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# André Cottavoz (1922–2012)

## What is André Cottavoz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 252 auction results for André Cottavoz at 32 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $867 including buyer’s premium (middle half $376–$1,184, n=17). The auction record is $11,183 for VENISE, LE GRAND CANAL (2014, Osenat). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VENISE, LE GRAND CANAL, 1922 | Huile sur toile | $11,183 | Osenat | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | LES MARRONIERS EN FLEURS AU JARDIN DU LUXEMBOURG | Oil on canvas | $7,746 | Tajan | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Lumière du matin | Huile sur toile | $7,330 | Tajan | Jun 2011 |
| 4 | Le Restaurant au bord de la mer, 1970 | Huile sur toile | $6,904 | Ader | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | LE GRAND BOUQUET, 1922 | Huile sur toile | $6,858 | Osenat | May 2014 |
| 6 | Le printemps, 1972 | Huile sur toile, signée en bas à droite, contresignée et titrée au dos | $6,076 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | André COTTAVOZ (1922-2012) | — | $5,249 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Ile de la Cité | Huile sur toile | $5,051 | Tajan | Nov 2011 |
| 9 | Nu allongé, Barbara, 1975 | Huile sur papier, collée sur un support de carton entoilé | $4,108 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2023 |
| 10 | Le port de Cannes, 1970 | Huile sur carton | $4,097 | Tajan | Dec 2012 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 102 | $1,510 |
| Other | 18 | $249 |
| Prints | 9 | $69 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $2,129 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 83 | $1,017 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 252 results from 32 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


André Cottavoz is a Spanish-French artist with 420 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,534. 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 Cottavoz sold in 2026 for $3,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 André Cottavoz works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a André Cottavoz work worth?

Across 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Cottavoz work is $1,534.

The median André Cottavoz painting sells for $1,998 across 183 lots.

The median André Cottavoz print sells for $70 across 18 lots.

The median André Cottavoz work on paper sells for $176 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) André Cottavoz paintings typically sell for $800–$2,018 (the middle half of 87 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) André Cottavoz paintings typically sell for $1,890–$5,896 (the middle half of 62 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 | 31 | $70†‡ | $483 | 58.1% | 2026-10-10 |
| Paintings | 239 | $1,998†‡ | $31,362‡ | 76.6% | 2026-08-28 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $176‡ | $376 | 83.3% | 2026-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $9,932‡ | $31,362‡ | — | 2025-11-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

André Cottavoz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $70 with 58.1% sell-through. Paintings (239 lots) median $1,998, record $31,362. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical André Cottavoz painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $9,932.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $125–$437‡ | $332‡ | $483 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $55–$257†‡ | $70†‡ | $353 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $800–$2,018†‡ | $1,239†‡ | $23,661‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $1,890–$5,896†‡ | $3,566†‡ | $31,362‡ |

† 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) | 7 | $115–$235 | $180 | $376 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $31,362‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $23,661‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $483 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $437‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $376 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $270 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a André Cottavoz worth?

Across 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Cottavoz work is $1,534. The median André Cottavoz painting sells for $1,998 across 183 lots. The median André Cottavoz print sells for $70 across 18 lots. The median André Cottavoz work on paper sells for $176 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) André Cottavoz paintings typically sell for $800–$2,018 (the middle half of 87 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) André Cottavoz paintings typically sell for $1,890–$5,896 (the middle half of 62 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 Cottavoz painting?

Based on 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Cottavoz painting is $1,998. 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 André Cottavoz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a André Cottavoz painting is $31,362. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a André Cottavoz print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Cottavoz print is $70. 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 André Cottavoz's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a André Cottavoz print is $483.

### What is the average price of a André Cottavoz work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Cottavoz work on paper is $176. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is André Cottavoz's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a André Cottavoz work on paper is $376.

### What is the average price of a small André Cottavoz painting?

Based on 87 sold lots, the median auction price of a small André Cottavoz painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,239, 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 André Cottavoz painting?

Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium André Cottavoz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,566, 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 André Cottavoz's auction record?

André Cottavoz's auction record is $31,362, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “André Cottavoz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/andre-cottavoz (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.