Carlos Almaraz

American · 1941–1989 · Painter

Carlos D. Almaraz was a Mexican-American artist and a pioneer of the Chicano art movement. He was one of the founder of the Centro de Arte Público (1977–1979), a… (Wikipedia)

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70auction results2005–2026years recorded90%sold (63)$2.4kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Carlos Almaraz, The Emerging Daughter or the Black Swan, 1984, oil on canvas (diptych)The Emerging Daughter or the Black SwanBonhams · $37,500≈ £28,283≈ €31,820Sign up to see
  2. Carlos Almaraz, Westlake Theatre, 1988, oil on canvasWestlake TheatreBonhams · $21,250≈ £16,027≈ €18,031Sign up to see
  3. Carlos Almaraz, Secrets of the Past, 1985, pastel on paperSecrets of the PastLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $18,900≈ £14,902≈ €17,632Sign up to see

Carlos Almaraz’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 70 auction results for Carlos Almaraz between 2005 and 2026, of which 63 sold (90%). Recorded sale prices range from $125Sign up free to see to $37.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $37.5kSign up free to see for The Emerging Daughter or the Black Swan at Bonhams in October 2017. The most common medium is screenprints (27 lots). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (37), Bonhams (25) and Rago Auctions (5).

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  1. Carlos Almaraz, Moonlight Theater, 1988, etching and aquatint in colors
    Moonlight Theater, 1988
    Etching
    9¾ h x 12¾ w in (25 x 32 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 207
    $2,304≈ £1,719≈ €1,992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Carlos Almaraz, 1990, 32 color screen print, pencil
    1990, 32 color screen print
    Drawing · ed. 12/140
    40 x 39 1/2 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 575
    $2,250≈ £1,671≈ €1,932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  3. Carlos Almaraz, Untitled, oil on panel, 1989
    Untitled
    Oil · Panel
    7 x 5 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 342
    $2,375≈ £1,798≈ €2,061Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  4. Carlos Almaraz, Fool's Paradise, 1986, Screenprint in colors on wove paper
    Fool's Paradise, 1986
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 8/10
    sheet 44 1/4 x 30in (112.4 x 76.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 7
    $2,304≈ £1,704≈ €1,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Carlos Almaraz, Red Lake, 1986, Etching and aquatint in colors on wove paper
    Red Lake, 1986
    Etching · Paper · ed. 11/45
    plate 13 7/8 x 17in (35.2 x 43.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 8
    $1,536≈ £1,136≈ €1,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,600View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Carlos Almaraz, Suave Como La Noche, 1985, Screenprint in colors on wove paper
    Suave Como La Noche, 1985
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. PP
    sheet 24 1/4 x 31 1/2in (61.6 x 80cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 37
    $640≈ £467≈ €547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Carlos Almaraz, Whatever happened to the Inca?, 1985, Screenprint in colors on wove paper
    Whatever happened to the Inca?, 1985
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 109/130
    sheet 28 5/8 x 40 1/2in (72.7 x 102.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 38
    $960≈ £701≈ €821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Carlos Almaraz, Red Lake, 1986, Etching and aquatint in colors on wove paper
    Red Lake, 1986
    Etching · Paper · ed. HC
    plate 13 3/4 x 16 7/8in (34.9 x 42.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 39
    $2,048≈ £1,495≈ €1,751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Carlos Almaraz, Echo Park III, 1990, Screenprint in colors on wove paper
    Echo Park III, 1990
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 116/140
    37 3/4 x 37 1/2in (95.9 x 95.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 41
    $2,304≈ £1,682≈ €1,970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Carlos Almaraz, Southwest Song, 1988, screenprint in colors
    Southwest Song, 1988
    Screenprint
    34½ h x 47½ w in (88 x 121 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 246
    $2,286≈ £1,729≈ €2,057Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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Carlos Almaraz: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Carlos Almaraz at auction?

$37,500Sign up free to see, for The Emerging Daughter or the Black Swan at Bonhams (October 2017) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Carlos Almaraz?

The median sale price is $2.4kSign up free to see across 63 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Carlos Almaraz have sold at auction?

63 of 70 recorded lots sold between 2005 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Carlos Almaraz?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Bonhams and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Bonhams · Rago Auctions

About Carlos Almaraz

Carlos D. Almaraz was a Mexican-American artist and a pioneer of the Chicano art movement. He was one of the founder of the Centro de Arte Público (1977–1979), a Chicano/Chicana arts organization in Highland Park, Los Angeles.

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