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# Francisco Corzas (1936–1983)

## What is Francisco Corzas’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 102 auction results for Francisco Corzas at 11 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $50–$550, n=5). The auction record is $200,000 for Desnudo de espalda (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desnudo de espalda, 1972 | Oil paint | $200,000 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Pintor y modelo, 1968 | Oil paint | $161,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 3 | Fleur du mal, 1965 | Oil paint | $131,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Mujer con cabellera, 1980 | Oil paint | $125,000 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Derecho de propiedad, 1967 | Oil paint | $85,000 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Retrato de Lily Kassner, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $75,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | Desnudo, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $69,300 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Reposo, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $47,880 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | Cierto rostro, 1971 | Oil paint | $37,500 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 10 | Pintor, 1965 | Oil paint | $30,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $27,600 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,206 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $80,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $8,255 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $926 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 102 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francisco Corzas is a Mexican artist with 162 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,352. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Francisco Corzas sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,352 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francisco Corzas work worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Corzas work is $2,352.

The median Francisco Corzas painting sells for $22,489 across 44 lots.

The median Francisco Corzas print sells for $299 across 25 lots.

The median Francisco Corzas work on paper sells for $1,800 across 22 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Francisco Corzas paintings typically sell for $11,336–$27,675 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Francisco Corzas prints typically sell for $248–$583 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 44 | $299† | $259,257† | 56.8% | 2026-08-29 |
| Paintings | 53 | $22,489† | $200,000 | 83% | 2026-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $1,800† | $10,000 | 78.6% | 2026-08-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $161,000† | $259,257† | — | 2024-05-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Francisco Corzas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $299 with 56.8% sell-through. Paintings (53 lots) median $22,489, record $200,000. A typical Francisco Corzas painting sells for around 75× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $161,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $248–$583† | $298† | $2,292† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,839–$2,726† | $2,292† | $13,672 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $11,336–$27,675† | $18,750† | $47,551† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $46,400–$147,052† | $80,000† | $200,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $764–$2,290† | $981† | $4,532† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $259,257† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $200,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $176,563† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,532† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,292† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Francisco Corzas worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Corzas work is $2,352. The median Francisco Corzas painting sells for $22,489 across 44 lots. The median Francisco Corzas print sells for $299 across 25 lots. The median Francisco Corzas work on paper sells for $1,800 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Francisco Corzas paintings typically sell for $11,336–$27,675 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Francisco Corzas prints typically sell for $248–$583 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Francisco Corzas painting?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Corzas painting is $22,489. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francisco Corzas's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Corzas painting is $200,000.

### What is the average price of a Francisco Corzas print?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Corzas print is $299. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francisco Corzas's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Corzas print is $259,257. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $259,257 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Francisco Corzas work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Corzas work on paper is $1,800. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francisco Corzas's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Corzas work on paper is $10,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Francisco Corzas painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francisco Corzas painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Francisco Corzas print?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francisco Corzas print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $298, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francisco Corzas's auction record?

Francisco Corzas's auction record is $259,257, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $259,257 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Francisco Corzas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-corzas (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.