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# André Masson (1896–1987)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,103 auction results for André Masson at 86 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,420 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,216–$5,701, n=129). The auction record is $3,116,189 for GRADIVA (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRADIVA | Huile sur toile | $3,116,189 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 2 | FEMME PETRISSANTE, 1944 | Gouache et lavis sur papier | $2,948,200 | Artcurial | Dec 2007 |
| 3 | Vue emblématique de Tolède, 1933-1939 | Oil paint | $1,781,456 | Christie's | Feb 2006 |
| 4 | La Femme paralytique, 1939 | Oil paint | $1,469,561 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Corrida mythologique, 1936 | Oil paint | $1,431,521 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 6 | Hôtel des Automates | Oil on canvas | $1,426,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 7 | Homme et femme, 1927 | Oil paint | $1,213,240 | Christie's | Feb 2023 |
| 8 | Les cerfs-volants, 1927 | Painting | $1,210,278 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Le fauteuil Louis XVI, 1938 | Oil paint | $1,067,941 | Christie's | Feb 2023 |
| 10 | La belle Italienne, 1943 | Oil paint | $1,032,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 214 | $45,002 |
| Sculpture | 25 | $18,543 |
| Works on paper | 236 | $6,893 |
| Other | 134 | $3,369 |
| Prints | 233 | $378 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $97,911 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 411 | $8,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 299 | $2,789 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,103 results from 86 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


André Masson is a French artist with 1,698 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,113. 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 Masson sold in 2026 for $5,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a André Masson work worth?

Across 1,084 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Masson work is $3,113.

The median André Masson print sells for $304 across 380 lots.

The median André Masson work on paper sells for $5,319 across 339 lots.

The median André Masson painting sells for $46,869 across 237 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) André Masson prints typically sell for $162–$506 (the middle half of 215 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) André Masson work on papers typically sell for $1,544–$8,195 (the middle half of 155 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 | 491 | $304†‡ | $33,645 | 77.4% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 277 | $46,869†‡ | $3.1M | 85.6% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 437 | $5,319†‡ | $2.9M | 77.6% | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 43 | $15,513‡ | $32,202 | 76.7% | 2026-09-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 75 | $253,900†‡ | $3.1M | — | 2026-03-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

André Masson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (491 lots) median $304 with 77.4% sell-through. Paintings (277 lots) median $46,869, record $3,116,189. A typical André Masson painting sells for around 154× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 75 lots) the median is $253,900.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 137 | $194–$1,097†‡ | $375†‡ | $6,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 215 | $162–$506†‡ | $277†‡ | $15,000 |

† 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) | 59 | $10,058–$86,423†‡ | $30,898†‡ | $467,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 139 | $23,560–$114,320†‡ | $46,900†‡ | $1.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $65,578–$419,351†‡ | $111,887†‡ | $3.1M |

† 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) | 155 | $1,544–$8,195†‡ | $3,630†‡ | $102,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 139 | $3,124–$16,397†‡ | $8,370†‡ | $159,384 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $7,243–$10,018‡ | $9,688‡ | $17,293‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $11,498–$22,396‡ | $15,542‡ | $32,202 |

‡ 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 | 2010 | $3.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2.9M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $1.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $771,660 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $33,645 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $32,202 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $31,651 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $15,000 |

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 Masson worth?

Across 1,084 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Masson work is $3,113. The median André Masson print sells for $304 across 380 lots. The median André Masson work on paper sells for $5,319 across 339 lots. The median André Masson painting sells for $46,869 across 237 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) André Masson prints typically sell for $162–$506 (the middle half of 215 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) André Masson work on papers typically sell for $1,544–$8,195 (the middle half of 155 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 Masson print?

Based on 380 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Masson print is $304. 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 Masson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a André Masson print is $33,645.

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

Based on 339 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Masson work on paper is $5,319. 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 Masson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a André Masson work on paper is $2,948,200.

### What is the average price of a André Masson painting?

Based on 237 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Masson painting is $46,869. 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 Masson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a André Masson painting is $3,116,189.

### What is the average price of a medium André Masson print?

Based on 215 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium André Masson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $277, 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 Masson work on paper?

Based on 155 sold lots, the median auction price of a small André Masson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,630, 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 Masson's auction record?

André Masson's auction record is $3,116,189, set in 2010.

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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 Masson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/andre-masson (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.