Albert Decaris (1901–1988)
What is Albert Decaris’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Albert Decaris at 19 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $151 including buyer’s premium (middle half $44–$177, n=5). The auction record is $4,984 for L’Enlèvement d’Europe (2022, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L’Enlèvement d’Europe | Fusain | $4,984 | Ader | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | Europe II. 1928 | Burin | $1,960 | Nicolas Nouvelet Commissaire-priseur | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Statue du Colleone à Venise | Huile sur toile. Signé en bas à droite | $750 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Mar 2016 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Triomphe | Engraving | $2,739 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Sujets divers (portraits, paysages, animaux, cartes de vœux) | Burin ; gravure sur bois. Formats divers. Très belles épreuves sur vélin, la plupart numérotées et signées au crayon. Joint : un dessin de l’artiste ; 6 pl. par Brayer et Oudot (la plupart lithographies en couleurs). Ens. 80 p. env. (en un carton) | $2,411 | Ader | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | The Bathhouse, 1932 | Engraving | $825 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 1990 |
| 4 | The Bathhouse, 1932 | Engraving | $825 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 1990 |
| 5 | Lettre à Fontanes - Lettre à Monsieur Joubert - Lettres sur Rome - Sujets divers | Gravures d'illustrations et dessins ou aquarelles préparatoires | $672 | Ader | Jan 2013 |
| 6 | Le Travail est la base de la dignité humaine, 1950 | Cuivre gravé au burin. Encré et verni | $664 | Ader | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | La piscine pour hommes, 1930 | Eau-forte | $593 | Ader | Mar 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 16 | $513 |
| Other | 17 | $163 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $261 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $194 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Albert Decaris is a French artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $194. 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 Albert Decaris is recorded as sold in 2026 for $304; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Decaris work is $194.
The median Albert Decaris print sells for $131 across 33 lots.
The median Albert Decaris work on paper sells for $351 across 6 lots.
The median Albert Decaris painting sells for $627 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 52 | $131†‡ | $2,739 | 63.5% | 2026-07-01 |
| Paintings | 2 | $627 | $750 | — | 2023-01-30 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $351‡ | $4,984 | 85.7% | 2026-01-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,739 | $4,984 | — | 2023-03-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Albert Decaris's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (52 lots) median $131 with 63.5% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $627, record $750. A typical Albert Decaris painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,739.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $93–$390‡ | $177‡ | $664 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $71–$344†‡ | $130†‡ | $2,739 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,984 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,739 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,411 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $750 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $546 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $504 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albert Decaris worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Decaris work is $194. The median Albert Decaris print sells for $131 across 33 lots. The median Albert Decaris work on paper sells for $351 across 6 lots. The median Albert Decaris painting sells for $627 across 2 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 Albert Decaris print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Decaris print is $131. 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 Albert Decaris's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Decaris print is $2,739.
What is the average price of a medium Albert Decaris print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Decaris print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $130, 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 small Albert Decaris print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Decaris print (small (under 50 cm)) is $177, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Albert Decaris's auction record?
Albert Decaris's auction record is $4,984, set in 2022.
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