Rafael Coronel (1932–2020)
What is Rafael Coronel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 170 auction results for Rafael Coronel at 21 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,050 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,670–$8,720, n=18). The auction record is $62,500 for Man Clutching Hat (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man Clutching Hat, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $62,500 | Christie's | Jan 2007 |
| 2 | Tiempo, 1976 | Painting | $57,375 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Antes de la función, 1972 | Acrylic on canvas | $50,000 | Christie's | Jan 2007 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1932 | Oil on canvas | $47,500 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 5 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $37,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1931 | Oil paint | $37,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 7 | Emigrantes, 1977 | Oil paint | $35,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1970 | Oil paint | $35,000 | Christie's | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | Untitled (Father and Sons) | — | $34,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 10 | Árbol viejo, 1932 | Oil paint | $32,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 78 | $15,000 |
| Other | 19 | $5,000 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $1,875 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $25,625 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 65 | $6,930 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,386 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 170 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Rafael Coronel is a Mexican artist with 205 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $8,000. 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 Rafael Coronel sold in 2026 for $8,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Rafael Coronel on OpeningBid →What is a Rafael Coronel work worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Coronel work is $8,000.
The median Rafael Coronel painting sells for $13,750 across 87 lots.
The median Rafael Coronel work on paper sells for $1,673 across 28 lots.
The median Rafael Coronel print sells for $1,157 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Rafael Coronel paintings typically sell for $5,060–$16,912 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Rafael Coronel paintings typically sell for $15,000–$35,000 (the middle half of 25 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 | 15 | $1,157† | $5,625 | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Paintings | 94 | $13,750† | $62,500 | 92.6% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $1,673†‡ | $13,860 | 82.4% | 2026-10-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $17,297† | $31,711† | — | 2026-05-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $38,280† | $62,500 | — | 2025-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Rafael Coronel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $1,157. Paintings (94 lots) median $13,750, record $62,500. A typical Rafael Coronel painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $38,280.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $765–$1,775† | $1,157† | $5,625 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,500–$5,871† | $3,500† | $8,823† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $5,060–$16,912† | $10,625† | $47,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $15,000–$35,000† | $26,250† | $62,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $684–$1,711†‡ | $1,192†‡ | $5,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,635–$4,844† | $3,019† | $13,860 |
† 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 | 2007 | $62,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $57,375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $31,711† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $18,159† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $13,860 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,662† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $5,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,748† |
† 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 Rafael Coronel worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Coronel work is $8,000. The median Rafael Coronel painting sells for $13,750 across 87 lots. The median Rafael Coronel work on paper sells for $1,673 across 28 lots. The median Rafael Coronel print sells for $1,157 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Rafael Coronel paintings typically sell for $5,060–$16,912 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Rafael Coronel paintings typically sell for $15,000–$35,000 (the middle half of 25 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 Rafael Coronel painting?
Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafael Coronel painting is $13,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Rafael Coronel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafael Coronel painting is $62,500.
What is the average price of a Rafael Coronel work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafael Coronel work on paper is $1,673. 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 Rafael Coronel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafael Coronel work on paper is $13,860.
What is the average price of a Rafael Coronel print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafael Coronel print is $1,157. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Rafael Coronel's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafael Coronel print is $5,625.
What is the average price of a medium Rafael Coronel painting?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rafael Coronel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,625, 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 large Rafael Coronel painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Rafael Coronel painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $26,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Rafael Coronel's auction record?
Rafael Coronel's auction record is $62,500, set in 2007.
See the full Rafael Coronel record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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