> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-zuniga · updated 2026-11-02

# Francisco Zúñiga (1912–2012)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 536 auction results for Francisco Zúñiga at 32 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,842 including buyer’s premium (middle half $698–$4,080, n=50). The auction record is $3,127,500 for Grupo de cuatro mujeres de pie (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grupo de cuatro mujeres de pie, 1974 | Bronze | $3,127,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 2 | Desnudo en el Aire | Bronze; ed. III | $470,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 3 | Rosa en una silla, 1980 | Bronze | $378,000 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Desnudo Acostado | — | $290,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 5 | Silvia agachada | Light onyx | $278,500 | Sotheby's | May 2009 |
| 6 | Desnudo Agachado de Silvia | — | $265,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Desnudo de Adolescente II | Bronze, brown patina | $242,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 8 | Madre con niño en la cadera | Bronze | $223,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 9 | Rosa en una silla, 1980 | Bronze | $212,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 10 | Evelia sentada, 1977 | Bronze | $200,500 | Christie's | Jun 1999 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 123 | $19,125 |
| Other | 32 | $11,563 |
| Works on paper | 126 | $3,750 |
| Prints | 160 | $960 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $126,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $10,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 285 | $1,912 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 536 results from 32 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francisco Zúñiga is a Costa Rican artist with 657 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,940. 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 Zúñiga sold in 2026 for $10,965, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Francisco Zúñiga work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Francisco Zúñiga work worth?

Across 530 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Zúñiga work is $2,940.

The median Francisco Zúñiga print sells for $930 across 194 lots.

The median Francisco Zúñiga work on paper sells for $3,714 across 143 lots.

The median Francisco Zúñiga sculpture sells for $18,750 across 141 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Francisco Zúñiga prints typically sell for $520–$1,415 (the middle half of 171 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Francisco Zúñiga work on papers typically sell for $2,329–$5,212 (the middle half of 128 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 | 237 | $930†‡ | $12,500 | 81.9% | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 11 | $3,975 | $77,500 | 90.9% | 2025-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 165 | $3,714†‡ | $28,680 | 86.7% | 2026-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 163 | $18,750†‡ | $3.1M | 86.5% | 2026-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $169,000† | $3.1M | — | 2026-05-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Francisco Zúñiga's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (237 lots) median $930 with 81.9% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $3,975, record $77,500. A typical Francisco Zúñiga painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $169,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $577–$1,232‡ | $918‡ | $12,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 171 | $520–$1,415†‡ | $924†‡ | $4,080 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,150–$5,100 | $4,450 | $77,500 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,330–$3,424† | $2,905† | $4,680 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 128 | $2,329–$5,212†‡ | $3,750†‡ | $28,680 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $8,750–$20,234†‡ | $13,250†‡ | $278,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $18,788–$68,688† | $28,750† | $182,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $132,000–$272,511† | $206,500† | $3.1M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $3.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $470,500 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $77,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $28,680 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $22,325 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $12,500 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $10,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $4,406 |

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 Zúñiga worth?

Across 530 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Zúñiga work is $2,940. The median Francisco Zúñiga print sells for $930 across 194 lots. The median Francisco Zúñiga work on paper sells for $3,714 across 143 lots. The median Francisco Zúñiga sculpture sells for $18,750 across 141 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Francisco Zúñiga prints typically sell for $520–$1,415 (the middle half of 171 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Francisco Zúñiga work on papers typically sell for $2,329–$5,212 (the middle half of 128 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 Zúñiga print?

Based on 194 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Zúñiga print is $930. 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 Zúñiga's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Zúñiga print is $12,500.

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

Based on 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Zúñiga work on paper is $3,714. 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 Zúñiga's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Zúñiga work on paper is $28,680.

### What is the average price of a Francisco Zúñiga sculpture?

Based on 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Zúñiga sculpture is $18,750. 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 Zúñiga's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Zúñiga sculpture is $3,127,500.

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

Based on 171 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francisco Zúñiga print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $924, 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 Zúñiga work on paper?

Based on 128 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francisco Zúñiga work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,750, 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 Zúñiga's auction record?

Francisco Zúñiga's auction record is $3,127,500, set in 2017.

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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 Zúñiga auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-zuniga (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.