Gabriel Orozco (b. 1962)
What is Gabriel Orozco’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 263 auction results for Gabriel Orozco at 24 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,445 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,096–$9,375, n=33). The auction record is $762,000 for Turbo Bubbles (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turbo Bubbles, 2005 | Acrylic | $762,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Spinning and Rotating, 2004 | Acrylic paint | $660,400 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Samurai Tree (Invariant 8), 2005 | Acrylic on canvas | $576,600 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Samurai Tree 18D, 2014 | Tempera | $525,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Naturaleza recuperada | Vulcanized rubber | $509,000 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 6 | Samurai Tree (Invariant 23Q), 2018 | Tempera | $429,000 | Phillips | Sep 2018 |
| 7 | Secuencia de tréboles (Clover Sequence) | Acrylic paint | $425,000 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 8 | Samurai Tree 21k, 2011 | Tempera | $418,000 | Phillips | May 2016 |
| 9 | Samurai Tree 19K, 2015 | Tempera | $403,200 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 10 | Naturaleza recuperada, 1990 | Vulcanized rubber | $375,000 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $272,185 |
| Sculpture | 16 | $34,020 |
| Photographs | 42 | $13,860 |
| Other | 89 | $10,625 |
| Works on paper | 37 | $10,012 |
| Prints | 24 | $3,765 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $187,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 65 | $13,860 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 125 | $8,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 263 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Gabriel Orozco is a Mexican artist with 317 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $12,500. 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 Gabriel Orozco sold in 2026 for $44,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
1 Gabriel Orozco work is coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow Gabriel Orozco free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full Gabriel Orozco record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Gabriel Orozco on OpeningBid →What is a Gabriel Orozco work worth?
Across 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel Orozco work is $12,500.
The median Gabriel Orozco print sells for $8,750 across 83 lots.
The median Gabriel Orozco photograph sells for $10,000 across 69 lots.
The median Gabriel Orozco work on paper sells for $12,700 across 31 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gabriel Orozco prints typically sell for $2,520–$12,188 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Gabriel Orozco photographs typically sell for $4,103–$15,443 (the middle half of 41 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 | 89 | $8,750†‡ | $294,162 | 93.3% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 32 | $251,717† | $762,000 | 93.8% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $12,700† | $172,381† | 93.9% | 2026-10-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 25 | $31,500 | $509,000 | 84% | 2024-05-17 |
| Photography | 79 | $10,000 | $104,193 | 87.3% | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 35 | $294,162† | $762,000 | — | 2025-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gabriel Orozco's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (89 lots) median $8,750 with 93.3% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $251,717, record $762,000. A typical Gabriel Orozco painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 35 lots) the median is $294,162.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $2,520–$12,188† | $6,096† | $64,765 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $5,561–$15,223†‡ | $9,375†‡ | $82,980 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $16,728–$224,531 | $120,500 | $294,162 |
† 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) | 8 | $8,977–$48,285 | $26,157 | $151,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $227,912–$414,300† | $322,950† | $576,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $3,298–$16,400† | $8,190† | $137,500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $13,881–$20,539 | $16,314 | $25,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $34,170–$291,329 | $88,125 | $509,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $24,022–$112,750 | $50,400 | $187,500 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $4,103–$15,443 | $8,190 | $104,193 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $7,322–$15,518 | $10,710 | $85,004 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $762,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $660,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $509,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $375,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $294,162 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $236,623 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $172,381† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $137,500† |
† 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 Gabriel Orozco worth?
Across 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel Orozco work is $12,500. The median Gabriel Orozco print sells for $8,750 across 83 lots. The median Gabriel Orozco photograph sells for $10,000 across 69 lots. The median Gabriel Orozco work on paper sells for $12,700 across 31 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gabriel Orozco prints typically sell for $2,520–$12,188 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Gabriel Orozco photographs typically sell for $4,103–$15,443 (the middle half of 41 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 Gabriel Orozco print?
Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gabriel Orozco print is $8,750. 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 Gabriel Orozco's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gabriel Orozco print is $294,162.
What is the average price of a Gabriel Orozco photograph?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gabriel Orozco photograph is $10,000.
What is Gabriel Orozco's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gabriel Orozco photograph is $104,193.
What is the average price of a Gabriel Orozco work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gabriel Orozco work on paper is $12,700. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gabriel Orozco's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gabriel Orozco work on paper is $172,381. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $172,381 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Gabriel Orozco print?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gabriel Orozco print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Gabriel Orozco photograph?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gabriel Orozco photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Gabriel Orozco's auction record?
Gabriel Orozco's auction record is $762,000, set in 2025.
See the full Gabriel Orozco record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Gabriel Orozco on OpeningBid →