> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-zuniga · updated 2026-11-03

# Francisco Zuniga (1912–1998)

Francisco Zuniga is a Mexican artist with 177 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $800. 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 Zuniga sold in 2026 for $1,476, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francisco Zuniga work worth?

Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Zuniga work is $800.

The median Francisco Zuniga print sells for $375 across 39 lots.

The median Francisco Zuniga work on paper sells for $5,303 across 22 lots.

The median Francisco Zuniga sculpture sells for $5,500 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Francisco Zuniga prints typically sell for $275–$571 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Francisco Zuniga work on papers typically sell for $1,798–$7,768 (the middle half of 20 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 | 46 | $375†‡ | $1,900† | 84.8% | 2026-05-15 |
| Paintings | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | 2022-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $5,303† | $22,325 | 88% | 2026-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $5,500† | $14,080† | 80% | 2025-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $15,043† | $35,000 | — | 2025-09-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Francisco Zuniga's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (46 lots) median $375 with 84.8% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $35,000, record $35,000. A typical Francisco Zuniga painting sells for around 93× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $15,043.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $275–$571†‡ | $375†‡ | $1,900† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,798–$7,768† | $4,527† | $12,959† |

† 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 | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $22,325 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $14,080† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $12,959† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $5,750† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,900† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,875 |

† 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 Zuniga worth?

Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Zuniga work is $800. The median Francisco Zuniga print sells for $375 across 39 lots. The median Francisco Zuniga work on paper sells for $5,303 across 22 lots. The median Francisco Zuniga sculpture sells for $5,500 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Francisco Zuniga prints typically sell for $275–$571 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Francisco Zuniga work on papers typically sell for $1,798–$7,768 (the middle half of 20 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 Zuniga print?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Zuniga print is $375. 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 Zuniga's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Zuniga print is $1,900. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,900 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Zuniga work on paper is $5,303. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Zuniga work on paper is $22,325.

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

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francisco Zuniga print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $375, 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 Francisco Zuniga work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francisco Zuniga work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,527, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Francisco Zuniga's auction record is $35,000, set in 2022.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francisco Zuniga auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-zuniga (updated 2026-11-03).

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.