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# José Clemente Orozco (1883–1949)

## What is José Clemente Orozco’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 121 auction results for José Clemente Orozco at 18 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,032 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,275–$48,260, n=13). The auction record is $660,400 for La conquista (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La conquista, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $660,400 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | ¿Quién sigue? (Who is Next?), 1931 | Oil on canvas | $406,400 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Danza negra en Harlem, Nueva York, III, 1946 | Oil on canvas | $317,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Mexican Soldiers | Gouache on paper | $314,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 5 | Prometheus, 1945 | Oil paint | $271,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Zapatistas, 1931 | Oil paint | $252,000 | Christie's | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Las generalas, 1883 | Oil paint | $209,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Self-Portrait, 1948 | Oil paint | $110,000 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Los mendigos, 1940 | Oil on canvas | $82,550 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | El estudio del pintor, 1944 | Oil paint | $75,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $69,250 |
| Other | 5 | $9,525 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $5,080 |
| Prints | 71 | $1,680 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $37,880 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 85 | $2,125 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 121 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


José Clemente Orozco is a Mexican artist with 144 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,325. 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 José Clemente Orozco sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,878 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 José Clemente Orozco works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a José Clemente Orozco work worth?

Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a José Clemente Orozco work is $2,325.

The median José Clemente Orozco print sells for $1,785 across 80 lots.

The median José Clemente Orozco painting sells for $48,070 across 19 lots.

The median José Clemente Orozco work on paper sells for $4,200 across 17 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) José Clemente Orozco prints typically sell for $1,275–$2,875 (the middle half of 69 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 | 85 | $1,785† | $9,292† | 94.1% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 21 | $48,070 | $660,400 | 90.5% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $4,200† | $314,500 | — | 2026-07-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $293,000 | $660,400 | — | 2025-02-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

José Clemente Orozco's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (85 lots) median $1,785 with 94.1% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $48,070, record $660,400. A typical José Clemente Orozco painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $293,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $1,275–$2,875† | $1,920† | $9,292† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $553–$1,107† | $1,008† | $1,470 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $14,505–$94,470 | $45,662 | $252,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $41,370–$339,725 | $78,775 | $660,400 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,716–$5,080† | $2,857† | $31,250 |

† 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 | 2023 | $660,400 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $406,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $314,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $271,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $9,292† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $8,190 |

† 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 José Clemente Orozco worth?

Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a José Clemente Orozco work is $2,325. The median José Clemente Orozco print sells for $1,785 across 80 lots. The median José Clemente Orozco painting sells for $48,070 across 19 lots. The median José Clemente Orozco work on paper sells for $4,200 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) José Clemente Orozco prints typically sell for $1,275–$2,875 (the middle half of 69 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 José Clemente Orozco print?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a José Clemente Orozco print is $1,785. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is José Clemente Orozco's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a José Clemente Orozco print is $9,292. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,292 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a José Clemente Orozco painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a José Clemente Orozco painting is $48,070.

### What is José Clemente Orozco's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a José Clemente Orozco painting is $660,400.

### What is the average price of a José Clemente Orozco work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a José Clemente Orozco work on paper is $4,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is José Clemente Orozco's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a José Clemente Orozco work on paper is $314,500.

### What is the average price of a small José Clemente Orozco print?

Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a small José Clemente Orozco print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,920, 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 José Clemente Orozco work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small José Clemente Orozco work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,857, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is José Clemente Orozco's auction record?

José Clemente Orozco's auction record is $660,400, set in 2023.

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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, “José Clemente Orozco auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jose-clemente-orozco (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.