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Francis Alÿs Paintings: Auction Prices

Belgian · b. 1959

ArtSell has recorded 39 auction results for Francis Alÿs paintings between 2007 and 2025, of which 33 sold (85% sell-through). Prices realised range from $11,430 to $291,206, with a median of $69,606 across 33 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 3 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $291,206 for “Untitled (Installation of two works, in collaboration with Emilio Rivera)” at Phillips in 2022.

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  1. Francis Alÿs, Untitled (Sign Painting Project), 1996, I: oil and encaustic on canvas laid on board
    Untitled (Sign Painting Project), 1996
    Oil · Canvas
    I: 29 1/8 x 39 3/8 in (74 x 100 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 17A
    $135,000≈ £102,881≈ €116,550Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $180,000–250,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, 1992, oil on plastic and oil on canvas laid down on Masonite
    Untitled, 1992
    Oil · Board
    31.3 x 37.5 cm (12 3/8 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    £50,800≈ $69,606≈ €59,518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Francis Alÿs, Study for "El Soplón", 1996, acrylic on board
    Study for "El Soplón", 1996
    Acrylic · Board
    17.6 x 12.7 cm (6 7/8 x 5 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    £82,550≈ $113,110≈ €96,717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Francis Alÿs, Echo, 1990-1992, oil on masonite, in artist's frame and oil on plastic
    Echo, 1990-1992
    Oil · Board
    51.1 x 81.5 cm (20 1/8 x 32 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 55
    £10,795≈ $14,694≈ €12,660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Francis Alÿs, Study for "El Soplon", 1997, mixed media on tracing paper laid down on cardboard
    Study for "El Soplon", 1997
    Mixed media · Board
    36.5 x 25.9 cm (14 3/8 x 10 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    £13,970≈ $18,053≈ €16,291Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Francis Alÿs, The Modernist, 1995–2005, oil and encaustic on canvas over panel and oil, tape and pencil on tracing paper, in 9 parts
    The Modernist, 1995–2005
    Oil · Canvas
    canvas 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (25 x 20 cm) smallest tracing paper element 5 3/8 x 5 in. (13.7 x 12.7 cm) largest tracing paper element 13 3/8 x 11 5/8 in. (34 x 29.5 cm) installation dimensions variable
    Phillips · · Lot 381
    $165,100≈ £130,339≈ €156,315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Francis Alÿs, Untitled (Study for Cityscape), 1993-1994, oil, graphite and masking tape on vellum
    Untitled (Study for Cityscape), 1993-1994
    Oil · Other support
    sheet 24.4 x 27.5 cm (9 5/8 x 10 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    £13,970≈ $18,255≈ €16,689Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, 1996, (i) enamel on metal sheet (ii) graphite and tape on tracing paper collage (iii) oil, graphite and tape on tracing paper collage
    Untitled, 1996
    Oil · Other support
    (i) 91.8 x 131.4 cm (36 1/8 x 51 3/4 in.) (ii) 32.9 x 30.7 cm (12 7/8 x 12 1/8 in.) (iii) 23.1 x 30.4 cm (9 1/8 x 11 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 147
    £53,340≈ $69,699≈ €63,722Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £45,000–65,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, 2009, graphite and oil on vellum, adhesive tape and newspaper collage
    Untitled, 2009
    Oil · Other support
    15 x 11 3/8 in. (38.1 x 28.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 144
    $12,700≈ £9,747≈ €11,615Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Francis Alÿs, Déjà-vu (Clock), 2004, oil, encaustic and clock on canvas, diptych
    Déjà-vu (Clock), 2004
    Oil · Canvas
    each: 20.2 x 13.9 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.) overall: 20.2 x 27.7 cm (7 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    £165,100≈ $208,769≈ €195,184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, 1995, oil on canvas laid on panel
    Untitled, 1995
    Oil · Canvas
    19.8 x 22.5 cm (7 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    £120,650≈ $150,113≈ €140,911Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Francis Alÿs, Two works: (i) Untitled ; (ii) Set Theory, 1999, (i) pencil on vellum (ii) pencil and masking tape on vellum collage
    Two works: (i) Untitled ; (ii) Set Theory, 1999
    Mixed media · Other support · ed. 29/99
    (i) 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm) (ii) 13 3/4 x 12 in. (34.9 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $11,430≈ £9,100≈ €10,612Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Francis Alÿs, Untitled (Installation of two works, in collaboration with Emilio Rivera), 1996, i) oil on canvas, laid on board ii) airbrush on metal sheet
    Untitled (Installation of two works, in collaboration with Emilio Rivera), 1996
    Oil · Canvas
    i) 15.6 x 20.6 cm (6 1/8 x 8 1/8 in.) ii) 92 x 130 cm (36 1/4 x 51 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 149
    £239,400≈ $291,206≈ €276,891Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Francis Alÿs, HOMBRE FRENTE AL MAR, ÓLEO SOBRE TELA COLADO EM MADEIRA E FOTOGRAFIA
    HOMBRE FRENTE AL MAR
    Oil · Canvas
    28,5 X 37,5 CM
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 17
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  15. Francis Alÿs, Miss Amazonia, Miss Costa Rica, Miss Ecuador, Miss Lacandona, Miss Sumatra, 1993, embroidery and oil on canvas, in artist's frames, in 5 parts
    Miss Amazonia, Miss Costa Rica, Miss Ecuador, Miss Lacandona, Miss Sumatra, 1993
    Oil · Canvas
    Miss Amazonia 17 x 14 3/4 in. (43.2 x 37.5 cm.) Miss Costa Rica 16 3/4 x 12 7/8 in. (42.5 x 32.7 cm.) Miss Ecuador 16 3/8 x 14 1/4 in. (41.6 x 36.2 cm.) Miss Lacandona 14 7/8 x 13 1/8 in. (37.8 x 33.3 cm.) Miss Sumatra 14 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. (36.2 x 29.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 359
    $87,500≈ £67,930≈ €78,244Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, 1997, enamel on metal and oil and encaustic on wood, in 2 parts
    Untitled, 1997
    Oil · Other support
    smaller part 12.2 x 17.8 cm (4 3/4 x 7 in.) larger part 90.6 x 123.2 cm (35 5/8 x 48 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    £125,000≈ $162,313≈ €141,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Francis Alÿs, Cityscapes - (con sabana), (Triptych: Francis - Juan Garcia - Emilio Rivera), 1993, oil on canvas and enamel on metal sheet, triptych
    Cityscapes - (con sabana), (Triptych: Francis - Juan Garcia - Emilio Rivera), 1993
    Oil · Canvas
    Francis 12.5 x 16 cm (4 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.) Juan Garcia 84 x 112 cm (33 1/8 x 44 1/8 in.) Emilio Rivera 72.5 x 92 cm (28 1/2 x 36 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    £149,000≈ $181,303≈ €171,754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, 1997, oil on canvas
    Untitled, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    8 1/4 x 11 1/8 in. (21 x 28.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    $65,000≈ £45,005≈ €57,143Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Francis Alÿs, Emilio Rivera, 1995, i) oil on wood ii) enamel on metal sheet mounted on wood
    Emilio Rivera, 1995
    Oil · Panel
    i) 3 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (9.8 x 14 cm) ii) 21 1/4 x 27 7/8 in. (54 x 70.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $161,000≈ £105,796≈ €150,947Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, 1992, oil on canvas fragment, in painted wooden frame part
    Untitled, 1992
    Oil · Canvas
    15 x 39.5 cm (5 7/8 x 15 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 177
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, 2009, graphite and oil on vellum, adhesive tape and newspaper collage
    Untitled, 2009
    Oil · Other support
    15 1/8 x 11 1/4 in. (38.5 x 28.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 84
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, 1986, oil on canvas laid on board
    Untitled, 1986
    Oil · Canvas
    12.8 x 17.9 cm (5 x 7 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Francis Alÿs, Balderas, 1989, oil on canvas
    Balderas, 1989
    Oil · Canvas
    5 1/8 x 7 1/8 in. (13 x 18 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 61
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, 1989, oil on canvas board
    Untitled, 1989
    Oil · Canvas
    5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 186
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, circa 1989, oil on canvas board
    Untitled, circa 1989
    Oil · Canvas
    7 x 9 1/2 in. (17.8 x 24.1 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 185
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, 1995, oil on canvas
    Untitled, 1995
    Oil · Canvas
    4 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. (10.8 x 17.1 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 177
    $75,000≈ £47,164≈ €55,837Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Francis Alÿs, Chihuahua Tongha Col Roma, 1995, oil on canvas, mounted on wood
    Chihuahua Tongha Col Roma, 1995
    Oil · Canvas
    6 x 7 7/8 in. (15.2 x 20 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 176
    $75,000≈ £47,164≈ €55,837Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Francis Alÿs, Francis Mexico, 1987, oil and collage on canvas
    Francis Mexico, 1987
    Oil · Canvas
    35 3/8 x 31 1/2 in. (90 x 80 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 6
    $62,500≈ £41,470≈ €48,495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, 1993, acrylic, leather shoe, wooden shoehorn, leather football
    Untitled, 1993
    Acrylic
    10 x 18 1/2 x 5 in. (25.4 x 47 x 12.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 5
    $81,250≈ £53,911≈ €63,043Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Francis Alÿs, Untitled, Óleo sobre seda
    Untitled
    Oil · Other support
    13 x 16 cm
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 145
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  31. Francis Alÿs, Senza titolo, oil on canvas con cornice in legno
    Senza titolo
    Oil · Canvas
    14,8x39,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 784
    Result not publishedEst. €30,000–40,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  32. Francis Alÿs, Ohne Titel, 1995, Öl auf Stoff auf Holz
    Ohne Titel, 1995
    Oil
    20,3 × 16 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 77
    €70,760≈ $100,939≈ £61,339Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Grisebach ↗
  33. Francis Alÿs, Ohne Titel, 1993, Bleistift und Öl auf Transparent- und Büttenpapier, collagiert
    Ohne Titel, 1993
    Oil
    19,2 × 14,4 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 433
    €23,180≈ $30,656≈ £19,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €16,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  34. Francis Alÿs, Ohne Titel, 1995, Bleistift und Öl auf Transparentpapier, collagiert
    Ohne Titel, 1995
    Oil
    32,5 × 23,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 434
    €24,400≈ $32,269≈ £20,611Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–25,000View at Grisebach ↗
  35. Francis Alÿs, Puerto Vallarta, 1994, Öl auf Holz unter Plexiglas gerahmt
    Puerto Vallarta, 1994
    Oil
    11,4 × 14,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 82
    €45,140≈ $59,698≈ £38,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Grisebach ↗
  36. Francis Alÿs, Study for The Modernist, 2005, Öl und Bleistift auf Transparentpapier, vom Künstler auf ein weiteres Transparentpapier montiert
    Study for The Modernist, 2005
    Oil
    54,7 × 38 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 391
    €15,470≈ $23,078≈ £14,063Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  37. Francis Alÿs, Ohne Titel, 1999, Ölfarbe und Bleistift auf 5 Teilen Transparentpapier, mit Klebeband verbunden
    Ohne Titel, 1999
    Oil
    29,5 × 21,2 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 392
    €17,850≈ $26,629≈ £16,227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  38. Francis Alÿs, Ohne Titel, 2003, Bleistift, gelbe Kreide und Ölfarbe auf collagiertem Transparentpapier
    Ohne Titel, 2003
    Oil
    34 × 20,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 348
    €19,040≈ $26,993≈ £16,740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–24,000View at Grisebach ↗
  39. Francis Alÿs, Ohne Titel, 2001, Öl, Goldfarbe, Bleistift und Klebeband, collagiert auf vier Lagen Transparentpapier
    Ohne Titel, 2001
    Oil
    19,2 × 40,4 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 466
    €15,470≈ $19,689≈ £12,838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–24,000View at Grisebach ↗
  40. Francis Alÿs, Study for the Prophet, 2003, Öl, Bleistift und Klebeband auf drei Lagen Transparentpapier
    Study for the Prophet, 2003
    Oil
    32 × 36,6 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 483
    €29,750≈ $46,136≈ £23,384Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–30,000View at Grisebach ↗
  41. Francis Alÿs, eine kleine nacht musiek, 1993, Öl und Enkaustik auf Leinwand, auf Holz gespannt
    eine kleine nacht musiek, 1993
    Oil
    20,2 × 15,2 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 76
    €59,500≈ $92,273≈ £46,768Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Grisebach ↗
  42. Francis Alÿs, ohne Titel, 1998, Öl und Bleistift auf Transparentpapier
    ohne Titel, 1998
    Oil
    35,5 × 26,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 459
    €23,800≈ $35,131≈ £17,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–25,000View at Grisebach ↗

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