Francis Luis Mora (1874–1940)
What is Francis Luis Mora’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Francis Luis Mora at 14 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,818 including buyer’s premium (middle half $397–$3,720, n=6). The auction record is $46,000 for The Toy Boat (1998, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Toy Boat, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $46,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 1998 |
| 2 | Mercedes, 1874 | Oil paint | $36,800 | Christie's | May 1999 |
| 3 | The Card Players, 1874 | Oil paint | $22,500 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1874 | — | $10,240 | Doyle | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Fishermen, Valencia, 1874 | Gouache | $8,125 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 6 | Dance of Salome, 1874 | Oil on canvas | $8,050 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2004 |
| 7 | My Assistant Gardener, 1920 | Watercolor and pencil on wove paper | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Children's Pantomime, 1930 | Painting | $3,960 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Portrait of Mrs. F. Luis Mora, circa 1912 | Oil on canvas | $3,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reclining Nude, 1874 | Etching | $3,375 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $3,000 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,375 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $635 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,188 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $854 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Francis Luis Mora is an American artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,550. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Francis Luis Mora sold in 2026 for $10,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francis Luis Mora on OpeningBid →What is a Francis Luis Mora work worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Luis Mora work is $1,550.
The median Francis Luis Mora work on paper sells for $388 across 22 lots.
The median Francis Luis Mora painting sells for $3,730 across 14 lots.
The median Francis Luis Mora print sells for $1,375 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Francis Luis Mora work on papers typically sell for $232–$1,072 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $1,375 | $3,375 | 70% | 2020-09-17 |
| Paintings | 18 | $3,730† | $114,468 | 77.8% | 2025-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $388†‡ | $8,125 | 71% | 2025-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $46,000 | $114,468 | — | 2007-05-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francis Luis Mora's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,375 with 70% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $3,730, record $114,468. A typical Francis Luis Mora painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $46,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,188–$41,400 | $2,750 | $114,468 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $232–$1,072†‡ | $352†‡ | $8,125 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $114,468 |
| Paintings | 1998 | $46,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $2,530 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Luis Mora worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Luis Mora work is $1,550. The median Francis Luis Mora work on paper sells for $388 across 22 lots. The median Francis Luis Mora painting sells for $3,730 across 14 lots. The median Francis Luis Mora print sells for $1,375 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Francis Luis Mora work on papers typically sell for $232–$1,072 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Francis Luis Mora work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Luis Mora work on paper is $388. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Francis Luis Mora's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Luis Mora work on paper is $8,125.
What is the average price of a Francis Luis Mora painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Luis Mora painting is $3,730. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Francis Luis Mora's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Luis Mora painting is $114,468.
What is the average price of a small Francis Luis Mora work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Luis Mora work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Francis Luis Mora's auction record?
Francis Luis Mora's auction record is $114,468, set in 2007.
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