Francisco Toledo (1940–2019)
What is Francisco Toledo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 425 auction results for Francisco Toledo at 36 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,749 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,149–$13,648, n=54). The auction record is $1,032,500 for Tortuga poniendo huevos (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tortuga poniendo huevos, 1973 | Oil paint | $1,032,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | El elefante, 1978 | Oil paint | $615,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Caminos y alacranes (Caminos de Juchitán), 1974 | Oil and sand on canvas | $540,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Travieso capricornio, 1972 | Painting | $508,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Gato, 1979 | Oil and sand on canvas | $441,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | El chivo equivocado, 1978 | Oil paint | $420,000 | Christie's | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | El Mago, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $340,200 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 8 | Toro echado, 1978 | Oil paint | $332,500 | Christie's | Nov 1998 |
| 9 | Vaca en un laberinto, 1970 | Oil paint | $320,000 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | El burro contento, 1970 | Oil paint | $312,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $72,200 |
| Other | 42 | $10,388 |
| Works on paper | 127 | $7,680 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $5,080 |
| Prints | 103 | $1,206 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $336,350 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 104 | $4,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 151 | $3,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 425 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Francisco Toledo is a Mexican artist with 561 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,678. 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 Toledo sold in 2026 for $11,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 420 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Toledo work is $3,678.
The median Francisco Toledo print sells for $1,008 across 169 lots.
The median Francisco Toledo work on paper sells for $7,680 across 140 lots.
The median Francisco Toledo painting sells for $43,471 across 44 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Francisco Toledo prints typically sell for $644–$1,500 (the middle half of 88 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Francisco Toledo work on papers typically sell for $3,765–$12,950 (the middle half of 86 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 | 190 | $1,008†‡ | $102,868† | 88.9% | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 59 | $43,471†‡ | $1M | 74.6% | 2026-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 173 | $7,680†‡ | $189,000 | 80.9% | 2026-10-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $4,826 | $12,065 | — | 2025-02-27 |
| Photography | 3 | $77,151† | $77,836† | — | 2026-05-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $203,750† | $1M | — | 2025-11-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francisco Toledo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (190 lots) median $1,008 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $43,471, record $1,032,500. A typical Francisco Toledo painting sells for around 43× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $203,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $644–$1,500†‡ | $985†‡ | $10,797† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 71 | $600–$1,637†‡ | $1,000†‡ | $102,868† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $4,469–$14,739† | $8,540† | $62,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $33,307–$119,700†‡ | $52,671†‡ | $441,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $316,250–$524,000 | $340,200 | $1M |
† 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) | 86 | $3,765–$12,950†‡ | $7,265†‡ | $75,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $4,071–$53,250†‡ | $15,120†‡ | $189,000 |
† 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 | 2018 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $615,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $189,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $150,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $102,868† |
| Photography | 2026 | $77,836† |
| Photography | 2025 | $77,151† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $12,065 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francisco Toledo worth?
Across 420 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Toledo work is $3,678. The median Francisco Toledo print sells for $1,008 across 169 lots. The median Francisco Toledo work on paper sells for $7,680 across 140 lots. The median Francisco Toledo painting sells for $43,471 across 44 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Francisco Toledo prints typically sell for $644–$1,500 (the middle half of 88 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Francisco Toledo work on papers typically sell for $3,765–$12,950 (the middle half of 86 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 Francisco Toledo print?
Based on 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Toledo print is $1,008. 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 Francisco Toledo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Toledo print is $102,868. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $102,868 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Francisco Toledo work on paper?
Based on 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Toledo work on paper is $7,680. 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 Francisco Toledo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Toledo work on paper is $189,000.
What is the average price of a Francisco Toledo painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Toledo painting is $43,471. 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 Francisco Toledo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Toledo painting is $1,032,500.
What is the average price of a small Francisco Toledo print?
Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francisco Toledo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $985, 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 small Francisco Toledo work on paper?
Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francisco Toledo work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,265, 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 Francisco Toledo's auction record?
Francisco Toledo's auction record is $1,032,500, set in 2018.
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