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# Adolphe Valette (1876–1942)

Adolphe Valette is a French artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $5,411. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Adolphe Valette sold in 2021 for $6,729, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adolphe Valette work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolphe Valette work is $5,411.

The median Adolphe Valette painting sells for $6,543 across 16 lots.

The median Adolphe Valette work on paper sells for $1,821 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $6,543 | $30,248 | 88.9% | 2021-10-05 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,821‡ | $4,809 | — | 2019-04-03 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $3,014–$7,568 | $6,537 | $30,248 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $30,248 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $19,515 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $4,809 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,341‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Adolphe Valette worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolphe Valette work is $5,411. The median Adolphe Valette painting sells for $6,543 across 16 lots. The median Adolphe Valette work on paper sells for $1,821 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Adolphe Valette painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolphe Valette painting is $6,543.

### What is Adolphe Valette's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolphe Valette painting is $30,248.

### What is the average price of a small Adolphe Valette painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolphe Valette painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,537, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Adolphe Valette's auction record?

Adolphe Valette's auction record is $30,248, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.