Francisco San José (1919–1981)
Francisco San José is a Spanish artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $400. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Francisco San José is recorded as sold in 2025 for $910; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francisco San José on OpeningBid →What is a Francisco San José work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco San José work is $400.
The median Francisco San José work on paper sells for $136 across 7 lots.
The median Francisco San José painting sells for $656 across 8 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 14 | $656‡ | $1,326‡ | 57.1% | 2025-04-01 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $136‡ | $172‡ | 21.9% | 2025-09-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $559–$951‡ | $759‡ | $1,326‡ |
‡ 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) | 6 | $121–$155‡ | $134‡ | $170‡ |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $1,326‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $965‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $172‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $170‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francisco San José worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco San José work is $400. The median Francisco San José work on paper sells for $136 across 7 lots. The median Francisco San José painting sells for $656 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Francisco San José work on paper?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco San José work on paper is $136. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francisco San José's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco San José work on paper is $172. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Francisco San José painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco San José painting is $656. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francisco San José's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco San José painting is $1,326. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Francisco San José's auction record?
Francisco San José's auction record is $5,194, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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