Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps (1803–1860)
What is Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps at 19 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $856 including buyer’s premium (middle half $816–$6,117, n=5). The auction record is $11,652 for A man and his dog seated by the fire (2025, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A man and his dog seated by the fire, 1840 | Oil on canvas | $11,652 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Pêcheurs napolitains sur un fond de ciel rougeoyant, 1860 | Huile sur toile (Toile d'origine) | $11,451 | Artcurial | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Le montreur d'ours, 1860 | Huile sur toile | $10,107 | Artcurial | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Le jeune fumeur de narguilé, 1826 | Pastel | $8,820 | Artcurial | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | Nature morte de volatiles, 1860 | Huile sur toile | $8,261 | Artcurial | Jun 2011 |
| 6 | Jeune berger et son troupeau dans un paysage rocheux | Painting | $6,117 | Artcurial | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Paysage rougeoyant, 1860 | Toile | $5,229 | Artcurial | Dec 2009 |
| 8 | A seated Algerian, 1803 | Oil paint | $3,778 | Christie's | Jan 2015 |
| 9 | A Village Street | Oil on panel laid down on board | $3,750 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Rebhuhnjagd (Partridge hunt), 1843 | Oil on panel | $3,628 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $3,628 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,632 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,940 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps is a French artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,965. 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 Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,000; 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 Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps work is $1,965.
The median Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps painting sells for $3,105 across 27 lots.
The median Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps work on paper sells for $1,487 across 9 lots.
The median Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps print sells for $29 across 1 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 | 1 | $29† | $29† | — | 2020-10-29 |
| Paintings | 38 | $3,105†‡ | $11,652 | 71.1% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $1,487 | $8,820 | 52.9% | 2026-04-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,451 | $11,652 | — | 2025-03-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $29. Paintings (38 lots) median $3,105, record $11,652. A typical Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps painting sells for around 106× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $11,451.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $774–$3,771†‡ | $2,464†‡ | $11,652 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $574–$2,472 | $1,142 | $3,080 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $11,652 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $11,451 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,820 |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $3,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $29† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps work is $1,965. The median Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps painting sells for $3,105 across 27 lots. The median Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps work on paper sells for $1,487 across 9 lots. The median Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps print sells for $29 across 1 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 Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps painting is $3,105. 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 Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps painting is $11,652.
What is the average price of a Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps work on paper is $1,487.
What is Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps work on paper is $8,820.
What is the average price of a small Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,464, 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 Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps's auction record?
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps's auction record is $11,652, set in 2025.
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