Alfonso Ossorio Auction Prices and Value Guide

Alfonso Ossorio auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 308 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Artist
Alfonso Ossorio
Source records
308
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Alfonso Ossorio

Alfonso Ossorio (1916–1990) was a Filipino American painter, sculptor, and assemblage artist associated with Abstract Expressionism. Born in Manila to a prominent family of Hispanic, Filipino, and Chinese heritage, he was educated in England before moving to the United States, where he studied fine art at Harvard University and the Rhode Island School of Design. A naturalized American citizen, Ossorio served as a medical illustrator in the U.S. Army during World War II, an experience that influenced the visceral quality of his later work. Closely connected to the post-war New York art scene, Ossorio maintained significant relationships with Jackson Pollock and Jean Dubuffet. His diverse output ranges from abstract paintings and wax-resist works to intricate assemblages, reflecting a singular voice within the broader Abstract Expressionist movement. With over 300 works documented in auction records, Ossorio's art continues to appear in the international market.

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Common works and media

Collectors and appraisers most frequently encounter Ossorio's abstract paintings in oil and mixed media, watercolor works, wax-resist drawings, sculptural assemblages incorporating found objects, and works on paper. His assemblages—often constructed from bones, shells, glass, and other materials on panel or wood—are distinctive and appear regularly at auction. Paintings from the 1950s and 1960s reflecting Abstract Expressionist influence are well-represented in auction records. Works on paper and smaller-scale mixed-media pieces constitute a significant portion of his documented auction presence.

Market and appraisal context

Alfonso Ossorio's works appear at auction across several categories, including Post-War and Contemporary Art and American Art sales. His output spans paintings, watercolors, wax-resist drawings, sculptures, and assemblages—each medium attracting different collector segments. Provenance tied to his East Hampton estate, The Creeks, or to notable collections can significantly affect appraisal value. Collectors should consider medium, size, date, condition, and exhibition history when evaluating Ossorio works. His documented relationships with Jackson Pollock and Jean Dubuffet add contextual provenance interest. Auction results should be consulted for comparable pricing on specific work types.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Association with Abstract Expressionism and close relationship with Jackson Pollock and Jean Dubuffet strengthens provenance interest
  2. Works span painting, watercolor, wax-resist drawing, sculpture, and assemblage, each with distinct market segments
  3. Provenance from the artist's East Hampton estate (The Creeks) or major collections adds valuation significance

Appraisal caveats

  • Exact death date not confirmed from the available source pack; auction records and catalogues raisonnés should be consulted for precise dating
  • No specific auction records or realized prices are available in this source pack; market context should be supplemented with auction-house data

Evidence

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Data basis

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