> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-bores · updated 2026-11-02

# BORES, FRANCISCO (1898–1972)

## What is BORES, FRANCISCO’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 145 auction results for BORES, FRANCISCO at 26 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,917 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,241–$4,543, n=9). The auction record is $92,069 for JOUEURS DE CARTES (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOUEURS DE CARTES, 1928 | Huile sur toile | $92,069 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | POT DE FLEURS ET CITRON, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $74,363 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | NATURE MORTE A LA CARAFE, 1964 | Huile sur toile | $56,658 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 4 | NATURE MORTE AU BOL | Oil on canvas | $37,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 5 | Bodegón de Frutas (Still Life with Fruit) | Oil on canvas | $32,349 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 6 | Nature morte aux pinceaux, 1941 | Huile sur toile | $32,092 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 7 | Le Rendez-vous, 1928 | Huile sur toile | $32,066 | Ader | May 2023 |
| 8 | BAIGNEUSES A JUAN LES PINS, 1972 | Huile sur toile | $29,273 | Artcurial | Jun 2010 |
| 9 | Portrait de Daniel, 1972 | Huile sur toile | $25,343 | Artcurial | Jun 2010 |
| 10 | Nature morte au pichet, 1942 | Huile sur toile | $19,428 | Ader | May 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 67 | $4,286 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $1,401 |
| Other | 15 | $790 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $6,237 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $1,199 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 145 results from 26 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


BORES, FRANCISCO is a Spanish artist with 202 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,323. 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 BORES, FRANCISCO is recorded as sold in 2026 for $24,981; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 BORES, FRANCISCO works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a BORES, FRANCISCO work worth?

Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BORES, FRANCISCO work is $2,323.

The median BORES, FRANCISCO painting sells for $3,372 across 78 lots.

The median BORES, FRANCISCO work on paper sells for $1,258 across 28 lots.

The median BORES, FRANCISCO print sells for $96 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) BORES, FRANCISCO paintings typically sell for $989–$2,300 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) BORES, FRANCISCO paintings typically sell for $4,708–$16,508 (the middle half of 27 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 | 8 | $96†‡ | $384 | 75% | 2025-03-17 |
| Paintings | 86 | $3,372†‡ | $92,069 | 90.7% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $1,258† | $3,566 | 90.3% | 2026-06-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $45,285† | $92,069 | — | 2010-06-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

BORES, FRANCISCO's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $96 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (86 lots) median $3,372, record $92,069. A typical BORES, FRANCISCO painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $45,285.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $989–$2,300†‡ | $1,335†‡ | $11,282† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $4,708–$16,508† | $9,332† | $53,071† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $774–$1,994† | $1,142† | $2,985† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,790–$3,138 | $2,917 | $3,566 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $92,069 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $74,363 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,566 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,138 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $384 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $271 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a BORES, FRANCISCO worth?

Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BORES, FRANCISCO work is $2,323. The median BORES, FRANCISCO painting sells for $3,372 across 78 lots. The median BORES, FRANCISCO work on paper sells for $1,258 across 28 lots. The median BORES, FRANCISCO print sells for $96 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) BORES, FRANCISCO paintings typically sell for $989–$2,300 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) BORES, FRANCISCO paintings typically sell for $4,708–$16,508 (the middle half of 27 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 BORES, FRANCISCO painting?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BORES, FRANCISCO painting is $3,372. 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 BORES, FRANCISCO's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BORES, FRANCISCO painting is $92,069.

### What is the average price of a BORES, FRANCISCO work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BORES, FRANCISCO work on paper is $1,258. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BORES, FRANCISCO's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BORES, FRANCISCO work on paper is $3,566.

### What is the average price of a small BORES, FRANCISCO painting?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small BORES, FRANCISCO painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,335, 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 the average price of a medium BORES, FRANCISCO painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BORES, FRANCISCO painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,332, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BORES, FRANCISCO's auction record?

BORES, FRANCISCO's auction record is $92,069, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BORES, FRANCISCO auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-bores (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.