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# André Lhote (1885–1962)

André Lhote is a French artist with 128 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $6,108. 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 is recorded as sold in 2026 for $39,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a André Lhote work worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Lhote work is $6,108.

The median André Lhote painting sells for $22,036 across 56 lots.

The median André Lhote work on paper sells for $2,545 across 43 lots.

The median André Lhote print sells for $602 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) André Lhote work on papers typically sell for $762–$3,313 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) André Lhote paintings typically sell for $17,308–$90,732 (the middle half of 35 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 | 12 | $602†‡ | $2,489 | 50% | 2018-04-11 |
| Paintings | 60 | $22,036†‡ | $5.7M | 93.3% | 2026-06-27 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $2,545†‡ | $24,784 | 97.7% | 2025-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $161,756‡ | $5.7M | — | 2026-05-19 |

† 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 (12 lots) median $602 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (60 lots) median $22,036, record $5,742,761. A typical André Lhote painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $161,756.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $6,108–$21,317†‡ | $15,239†‡ | $87,327 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $17,308–$90,732‡ | $33,319‡ | $500,000 |

† 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) | 37 | $762–$3,313†‡ | $2,078†‡ | $15,280 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,800–$13,898‡ | $12,446‡ | $24,784 |

† 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 | 2007 | $5.7M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $500,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $24,784 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $15,280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,489 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,336 |

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 Lhote worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Lhote work is $6,108. The median André Lhote painting sells for $22,036 across 56 lots. The median André Lhote work on paper sells for $2,545 across 43 lots. The median André Lhote print sells for $602 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) André Lhote work on papers typically sell for $762–$3,313 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) André Lhote paintings typically sell for $17,308–$90,732 (the middle half of 35 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 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Lhote painting is $22,036. 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 $5,742,761.

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

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Lhote work on paper is $2,545. 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 $24,784.

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

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Lhote print is $602. 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 $2,489.

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

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small André Lhote work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,078, 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 Lhote painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium André Lhote painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $33,319, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is André Lhote's auction record?

André Lhote's auction record is $5,742,761, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “André Lhote auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/andre-lhote (updated 2026-11-02).

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.
