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# André Lhote (1885–1962)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 312 | $31,125 |
| Other | 158 | $5,187 |
| Works on paper | 143 | $4,401 |
| Prints | 17 | $468 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**11 André Lhote works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a André Lhote work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

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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.