Aimé-jules Dalou (1838–1902)
What is Aimé-jules Dalou’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 181 auction results for Aimé-jules Dalou at 27 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,612 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,306–$7,151, n=26). The auction record is $612,497 for Boulonnaise allaitant son Enfant (A Young Mother from Boulogne feeding her Child) (2014, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulonnaise allaitant son Enfant (A Young Mother from Boulogne feeding her Child) | Terracotta, on the original wooden revolving base | $612,497 | Sotheby's | May 2014 |
| 2 | Bacchanale, étude pour la fontaine du jardin Fleuriste d'Auteuil, 1879 | Haut-relief en plâtre,de forme ronde | $201,644 | Artcurial | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Le triomphe de Silène, 1885 | Plâtre patiné | $172,838 | Artcurial | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | BAIGNEUSE AVANT LE BAIN, 1860 | Bronze à patine brune | $136,804 | Artcurial | Mar 2008 |
| 5 | La berceuse ou Le Rocking Chair, 1870 | Bronze à patine brun vert nuancé | $117,114 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | avant le bain (before the bath) | — | $80,813 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 7 | baigneuse (bather) | Bronze, gilt and brown patina | $72,162 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 8 | Baigneuse surprise, 1901 | Marbre blanc | $65,877 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 9 | Baigneuse s'essuyant le pied (a bather drying her foot) | — | $62,037 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 10 | Baigneuse avant le bain, 1899 | Épreuve en bronze patiné, cire perdue | $55,472 | Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $14,043 |
| Sculpture | 107 | $6,042 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $16,564 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $2,954 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 181 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Aimé-jules Dalou is a French artist with 241 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,490. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Aimé-jules Dalou sold in 2026 for $4,585, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aimé-jules Dalou work is $4,490.
The median Aimé-jules Dalou sculpture sells for $4,321 across 145 lots.
The median Aimé-jules Dalou work on paper sells for $850 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Aimé-jules Dalou sculptures typically sell for $1,003–$5,277 (the middle half of 87 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $850† | $2,177 | — | 2025-02-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 174 | $4,321†‡ | $201,644 | 83.3% | 2026-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $117,114 | $612,497 | — | 2022-03-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $1,003–$5,277†‡ | $2,832†‡ | $30,480 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $4,913–$45,931†‡ | $12,603†‡ | $201,644 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $201,644 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $172,838 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,177 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,225 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Aimé-jules Dalou worth?
Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aimé-jules Dalou work is $4,490. The median Aimé-jules Dalou sculpture sells for $4,321 across 145 lots. The median Aimé-jules Dalou work on paper sells for $850 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Aimé-jules Dalou sculptures typically sell for $1,003–$5,277 (the middle half of 87 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Aimé-jules Dalou sculpture?
Based on 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aimé-jules Dalou sculpture is $4,321. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Aimé-jules Dalou's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aimé-jules Dalou sculpture is $201,644.
What is the average price of a small Aimé-jules Dalou sculpture?
Based on 87 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aimé-jules Dalou sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Aimé-jules Dalou sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Aimé-jules Dalou sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,603, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Aimé-jules Dalou's auction record?
Aimé-jules Dalou's auction record is $612,497, set in 2014.
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