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Jesús Moroles

American · 1950–2015 · Sculptor

Jesús Bautista Moroles was an American sculptor, known for his monumental abstract granite works. He lived and worked in Rockport, Texas, where his studio and workshop were… (Wikipedia)

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21lots offered2009–2026years recorded85%sold (17)$4.1kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Jesús Moroles, untitled, c. 1995, graniteuntitledWright · $11,875≈ £7,188≈ €8,072Sign up to see
  2. Jesús Moroles, Spirit Las Mesas, 1985, Dakota graniteSpirit Las MesasLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $7,500≈ £5,760≈ €6,709Sign up to see
  3. Jesús Moroles, Interlocking Round, graniteInterlocking RoundWright · $7,040≈ £5,240≈ €6,050Sign up to see

Jesús Moroles’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 20 auction results for Jesús Moroles between 2009 and 2026, of which 17 sold (85%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $350Sign up free to see to $11.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $11.9kSign up free to see for untitled at Wright in September 2009. The most common medium is sculpture (5 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (7), Austin Auction Gallery (5) and Rago Auctions (3).

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  1. Jesús Moroles, Interlocking Round, granite
    Interlocking Round
    granite
    35 h x 15½ w x 7 d in (89 x 39 x 18 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 147
    $7,040≈ £5,240≈ €6,050Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Jesús Moroles, Fragmented Prism, Carved granite abstract sculpture
    Fragmented Prism
    Sculpture
    approx 16.25"h, 11"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1139
    $1,600≈ £1,253≈ €1,512HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Jesús Moroles, Las Mesas, paper relief sculpture
    Las Mesas
    Sculpture · Paper · ed. 1/10
    sight: approx 21.5"h, 22"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1175
    $400≈ £309≈ €371HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–600View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Jesús Moroles, Greek Key, paper relief sculpture
    Greek Key
    Sculpture · Paper · ed. AP
    sight: approx 21.5"h, 22"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1176
    $350≈ £270≈ €325HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–600View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  5. Jesús Moroles, Greek Key, paper relief sculpture
    Greek Key
    Sculpture · Paper · ed. AP
    sight: approx 21.5"h, 22"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1177
    $550≈ £425≈ €511HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–600View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Jesús Moroles, Corner Column #2
    Corner Column #2
    height 51 1/2in (131cm); width 12in (30.5cm); depth 10in (25.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 57
    $1,920≈ £1,483≈ €1,783Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Jesús Moroles, Lapstrake, Carved granite abstract sculpture
    Lapstrake
    Sculpture
    approx 28.5"h, 36.5"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1171
    $6,500≈ £4,974≈ €5,943HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Jesús Moroles, Vanishing Edge Round
    Vanishing Edge Round
    height 18 1/4in (46.5cm); width 10 1/4in (26cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 107
    $4,096≈ £3,181≈ €3,775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Jesús Moroles, Round Rocks
    Round Rocks
    height 6in (15cm); width 7in (18cm); depth 6 3/4in (17cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 109
    $1,024≈ £795≈ €944Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Jesús Moroles, Lapstrake, 1987, Georgia gray granite
    Lapstrake, 1987
    Georgia gray granite
    57¼ h x 36½ w x 10 d in (145 x 93 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 144
    $6,930≈ £5,489≈ €6,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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Lots by Jesús Moroles that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Jesús Moroles: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Jesús Moroles at auction?

$11,875Sign up free to see, for untitled at Wright (September 2009) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Jesús Moroles?

The median sale price is $4.1kSign up free to see across 17 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Jesús Moroles have sold at auction?

17 of 20 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Jesús Moroles?

Bonhams, Austin Auction Gallery and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Austin Auction Gallery · Rago Auctions

About Jesús Moroles

Jesús Bautista Moroles was an American sculptor, known for his monumental abstract granite works. He lived and worked in Rockport, Texas, where his studio and workshop were based, and where all of his work was prepared and finished before being shipped out for installation. In 2008, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts. Over two thousand works by Moroles are held in public and private collections in the United States, China, Egypt, France, Italy, Japan, and Switzerland.

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