Francisco Sobrino (1932–2014)
Francisco Sobrino is a Spanish artist with 108 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,182. 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 Francisco Sobrino sold in 2025 for $41,484, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Sobrino work is $2,182.
The median Francisco Sobrino sculpture sells for $3,522 across 19 lots.
The median Francisco Sobrino print sells for $873 across 18 lots.
The median Francisco Sobrino work on paper sells for $4,195 across 2 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 | 23 | $873† | $2,310† | 78.3% | 2025-12-13 |
| Paintings | 6 | — | — | 33.3% | 2025-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,195‡ | $4,195‡ | 66.7% | 2025-05-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 26 | $3,522† | $47,500 | 73.1% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $41,484 | $47,500 | — | 2025-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $257–$1,797† | $1,668† | $2,011† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $729–$1,560† | $851† | $2,310† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,941–$3,125 | $3,000 | $9,775 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,118–$7,209† | $2,845† | $23,940 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $47,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $41,484 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,195‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,310† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,182† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Sobrino worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Sobrino work is $2,182. The median Francisco Sobrino sculpture sells for $3,522 across 19 lots. The median Francisco Sobrino print sells for $873 across 18 lots. The median Francisco Sobrino work on paper sells for $4,195 across 2 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 Francisco Sobrino sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Sobrino sculpture is $3,522. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Francisco Sobrino's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Sobrino sculpture is $47,500.
What is the average price of a Francisco Sobrino print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Sobrino print is $873. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Francisco Sobrino's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Sobrino print is $2,310. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,310 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Francisco Sobrino print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francisco Sobrino print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $851, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Francisco Sobrino's auction record?
Francisco Sobrino's auction record is $47,500, set in 2020.
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