André Lhote (1885–1962)
What is André Lhote’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 751 auction results for André Lhote at 66 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,508 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,739–$23,122, n=63). The auction record is $2,546,500 for LES JOUEURS DE RUGBY (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LES JOUEURS DE RUGBY | Oil on canvas | $2,546,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 2 | La danse au bar (Gypsy Bar), 1920 | Oil paint | $1,644,472 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 3 | La Vallée du Célé or Paysage du Lot, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $611,354 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Nature morte en plein air | Oil on canvas | $415,496 | Sotheby's | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | Deux femmes allongées | Oil on paper laid down on canvas | $398,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 6 | Portrait de ma femme, 1910 | Huile (recto); fusain (verso) sur toile | $362,744 | Christie's | Jan 2013 |
| 7 | ÉLOGE DE L'ARCHITECTURE | Oil on paper laid down on canvas | $353,292 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 8 | Baigneuses, 1935 | Charcoal | $343,275 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | 14 JUILLET, PORT DE BORDEAUX-POINCARÉ | Oil on canvas | $327,902 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| 10 | Le jardin, 1916 | Oil paint | $291,822 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 312 | $31,125 |
| Other | 158 | $5,187 |
| Works on paper | 143 | $4,401 |
| Prints | 17 | $468 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $343,275 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 249 | $28,715 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 269 | $4,682 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 751 results from 66 houses · How we compute these figures
André Lhote is a French artist with 1,053 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $11,846. 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 Lhote sold in 2026 for $45,846, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 742 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Lhote work is $11,846.
The median André Lhote painting sells for $28,560 across 330 lots.
The median André Lhote work on paper sells for $4,002 across 268 lots.
The median André Lhote print sells for $424 across 33 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) André Lhote paintings typically sell for $21,945–$71,462 (the middle half of 194 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) André Lhote work on papers typically sell for $1,586–$5,687 (the middle half of 182 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 | 42 | $424†‡ | $26,000 | 78.6% | 2026-10-12 |
| Paintings | 378 | $28,560†‡ | $2.5M | 87.3% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 311 | $4,002†‡ | $343,274 | 86.2% | 2026-10-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $137,101 | $137,101 | — | 2021-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 51 | $134,500†‡ | $2.5M | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
André Lhote's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (42 lots) median $424 with 78.6% sell-through. Paintings (378 lots) median $28,560, record $2,546,500. A typical André Lhote painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 51 lots) the median is $134,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $295–$519†‡ | $453†‡ | $26,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $87–$153‡ | $134‡ | $1,234 |
† 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) | 102 | $8,491–$27,863†‡ | $18,675†‡ | $123,835 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 194 | $21,945–$71,462†‡ | $33,812†‡ | $611,354 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $29,587–$1.6M | $398,500 | $2.5M |
† 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) | 182 | $1,586–$5,687†‡ | $3,420†‡ | $52,653 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 67 | $2,948–$26,902†‡ | $7,121†‡ | $171,086 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $2.5M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $343,274 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $171,086 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $137,101 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $26,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,338‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a André Lhote worth?
Across 742 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Lhote work is $11,846. The median André Lhote painting sells for $28,560 across 330 lots. The median André Lhote work on paper sells for $4,002 across 268 lots. The median André Lhote print sells for $424 across 33 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) André Lhote paintings typically sell for $21,945–$71,462 (the middle half of 194 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) André Lhote work on papers typically sell for $1,586–$5,687 (the middle half of 182 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 Lhote painting?
Based on 330 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Lhote painting is $28,560. 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 Lhote's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a André Lhote painting is $2,546,500.
What is the average price of a André Lhote work on paper?
Based on 268 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Lhote work on paper is $4,002. 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 Lhote's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a André Lhote work on paper is $343,274.
What is the average price of a André Lhote print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Lhote print is $424. 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 Lhote's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a André Lhote print is $26,000.
What is the average price of a medium André Lhote painting?
Based on 194 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium André Lhote painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $33,812, 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 André Lhote work on paper?
Based on 182 sold lots, the median auction price of a small André Lhote work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,420, 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 Lhote's auction record?
André Lhote's auction record is $2,546,500, set in 2011.
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