André Breton
What is André Breton’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 171 auction results for André Breton at 17 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $28,160 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,835–$33,347, n=5). The auction record is $499,151 for Second manifeste du Surréalisme (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Second manifeste du Surréalisme, 1930 | ENVOI D'ANDRÉ BRETON À PAUL BONET. EXEMPLAIRE RELIÉ PAR LUI ET POUR LUI DANS UNE SUPERBE RELIURE PHOTOGRAPHIQUE | $499,151 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 2 | Le torrent automobile (Poème-assemblage), 1896 | Handwritten poem in ink on paper with twine-bound penknife mounted on card | $312,825 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 3 | Manifeste du surréalisme. Poisson soluble, 1924 | - EXTRAORDINAIRES COLLAGES ORIGINAUX D’ANDRÉ BRETON AYANT SERVI AU | $159,754 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | De l’Humour noir, 1937 | AVEC LE COLLAGE ORIGINAL D’ANDRÉ BRETON QUI SERVIRA DE FRONTISPICE À LA PRÉ-PUBLICATION DU TEXTE | $77,639 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 5 | Mont de piété, 1913 | En 1930, André Breton écrira que le “corset mystère” était une “très belle enseigne qu’on peut encore voir au balcon d’un premier étage de la rue de la Paix”. Il s’inspirera de cette rencontre hasardeuse pour construire ce premier grand poème-collage où la calligraphie annonce la typographie. Ce poème de | $77,639 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 6 | La Clé des champs. Textes manuscrits rassemblés par André Breton, 1937 | - 1 photographie représentant André Breton et Léon Trotski, avec légende autographe d’André Breton au dos | $63,523 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1940 | Eau-forte | $53,642 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 8 | Manifeste du surréalisme. Poisson soluble, 1924 | Bois | $49,407 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 9 | Cadavre exquis, 1896 | Collage sur papier quadrillé | $45,473 | PIASA | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Pour Elisa | Gouache and watercolour on paper | $42,475 | Sotheby's | Dec 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 22 | $6,510 |
| Photographs | 20 | $5,495 |
| Other | 108 | $1,835 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 112 | $3,953 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 171 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
André Breton is a French artist with 202 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,206. 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 André Breton sold in 2026 for $28,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Breton work is $2,206.
The median André Breton print sells for $485 across 27 lots.
The median André Breton work on paper sells for $6,144 across 36 lots.
The median André Breton photograph sells for $1,229 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) André Breton work on papers typically sell for $2,560–$28,019 (the middle half of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 39 | $485† | $53,642 | 69.2% | 2025-04-30 |
| Paintings | 1 | $96 | $96 | — | 2025-03-06 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $6,144 | $312,825 | — | 2026-04-29 |
| Photography | 17 | $1,229† | $39,526 | 88.2% | 2024-10-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $77,639 | $499,151 | — | 2022-11-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
André Breton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $485 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $96, record $96. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $77,639.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,537–$5,113 | $2,826 | $53,642 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $2,560–$28,019 | $6,144 | $312,825 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $988–$21,174 | $6,689 | $39,526 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $312,825 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $77,639 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $53,642 |
| Photography | 2019 | $39,526 |
| Photography | 2019 | $26,821 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $9,236† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $96 |
† 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 André Breton worth?
Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Breton work is $2,206. The median André Breton print sells for $485 across 27 lots. The median André Breton work on paper sells for $6,144 across 36 lots. The median André Breton photograph sells for $1,229 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) André Breton work on papers typically sell for $2,560–$28,019 (the middle half of 31 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 André Breton print?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Breton print is $485. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is André Breton's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a André Breton print is $53,642.
What is the average price of a André Breton work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Breton work on paper is $6,144.
What is André Breton's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a André Breton work on paper is $312,825.
What is the average price of a André Breton photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Breton photograph is $1,229. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is André Breton's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a André Breton photograph is $39,526.
What is the average price of a small André Breton work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small André Breton work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is André Breton's auction record?
André Breton's auction record is $499,151, set in 2019.
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