Aimé Jules Dalou (1838–1902)
What is Aimé Jules Dalou’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Aimé Jules Dalou at 11 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $989 including buyer’s premium (middle half $911–$2,629, n=5). The auction record is $27,135 for La Paysanne Française (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Paysanne Française, 1838 | Terracotta | $27,135 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 2 | La Vérité Méconnue (The Unacknowledged Truth) | Bronze, silver patina | $7,560 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 3 | La vérité méconnue ou Le miroir brisé, 1892 | Epreuve en plâtre patiné | $5,714 | Artcurial | Feb 2012 |
| 4 | Le paysan | Bronze with brown patina, lost wax casting (cire perdue) | $4,305 | De Baecque et Associés | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | BÉBÉ ENDORMI, 1838 | Bronze à patine brune | $3,011 | Osenat | Mar 2017 |
| 6 | Paveur tête nue | Bronze with brown patina | $2,629 | De Baecque et Associés | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Masque de Silène | Bronze à patine brune | $2,298 | Ader | Mar 2013 |
| 8 | PAYSAN AIGUISANT SA FAUX, 1838 | Bronze à patine brune nuancée | $1,688 | Osenat | May 2018 |
| 9 | Homme appuyé sur une pelle, 1838 | Bronze à patine brune nuancée | $1,470 | Osenat | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Le Terrassier, 1838 | Bronze à patine brun vert nuancé | $1,397 | Osenat | Jul 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 17 | $1,470 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,224 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Aimé Jules Dalou is a French artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,052. 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 $4,305, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aimé Jules Dalou work is $1,052.
The median Aimé Jules Dalou sculpture sells for $1,193 across 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 33 | $1,193†‡ | $27,135 | 72.7% | 2026-04-29 |
† 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) | 19 | $807–$1,993†‡ | $1,397†‡ | $7,560 |
† 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 | 2012 | $27,135 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $7,560 |
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 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aimé Jules Dalou work is $1,052. The median Aimé Jules Dalou sculpture sells for $1,193 across 24 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 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aimé Jules Dalou sculpture is $1,193. 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 $27,135.
What is the average price of a small Aimé Jules Dalou sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aimé Jules Dalou sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,397, 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 $27,135, set in 2012.
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