Carlos José Alfonzo Espina
1950–1991 · Painter, Printmaker
Carlos Alfonzo (1950–1991) was a Cuban-American painter known for his neo-impressionistic style. His work has been collected by Whitney Museum of American Art and Smithsonian… (Wikipedia)
Record prices
Thought FormsPhillips · $138,600≈ £104,281≈ €114,413Sign up to see
UntitledPhillips · $25,000≈ £18,098≈ €20,468Sign up to see
UntitledLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $12,700≈ £9,512≈ €11,167Sign up to see
Carlos José Alfonzo Espina’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).
Of the 4 lots by Carlos José Alfonzo Espina recorded at auction between 2018 and 2025, 4 found a buyer (100%). Across 4 sales with a published price, the typical result was $9.7kSign up free to see to $53.4kSign up free to see (median $18.9kSign up free to see). Thought Forms holds the top price on file: $139kSign up free to see at Phillips (December 2020). The houses with the most results are Phillips (2), Rago Auctions (1) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1).
Carlos José Alfonzo Espina at auction: key figures
- Auction results
- 4
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2018–2025
- Median price
- $18.9kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $139kSign up free to see Thought Forms, Phillips, Dec 2020
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $693–$25kSign up free to see | $12.7kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (2), Rago Auctions (1), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1)
Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
5 results
- Untitled, c. 1985$12,700≈ £9,512≈ €11,167Sign up free to see
- $693≈ £534≈ €640Sign up free to see
- UntitledAttributed to the artist$567≈ £404≈ €467Sign up free to see
- Thought Forms, 1987$138,600≈ £104,281≈ €114,413Sign up free to see
- Untitled, 1989$25,000≈ £18,098≈ €20,468Sign up free to see
Carlos José Alfonzo Espina works on paper (3)
Carlos José Alfonzo Espina: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Carlos José Alfonzo Espina at auction?
$138,600Sign up free to see, for Thought Forms at Phillips (December 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Carlos José Alfonzo Espina?
The median sale price is $18.9kSign up free to see across 4 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Carlos José Alfonzo Espina have sold at auction?
4 of 4 recorded lots sold between 2018 and 2025.
Which auction houses sell Carlos José Alfonzo Espina?
Phillips, Helmuth Stone Gallery and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Helmuth Stone Gallery · Rago Auctions
Carlos José Alfonzo Espina signature
3 catalogued lots by Carlos José Alfonzo Espina record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (67% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed and dated.
Placement
Form
Signed and dated "ALFONZO 87" lower right; titled "THOUGHT FORMS" on the overlap
— Thought Forms, Phillips, Dec 8, 2020Signed and dated "89 Alfonzo" lower right
— Untitled, Phillips, Feb 28, 2018Signed and dated ('88) lower left
— Untitled, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Feb 21, 2021
Carlos José Alfonzo Espina signature: all forms and examples →
About Carlos José Alfonzo Espina
Carlos Alfonzo (1950–1991) was a Cuban-American painter known for his neo-impressionistic style. His work has been collected by Whitney Museum of American Art and Smithsonian Institution.
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