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# André Minaux (1923–1986)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for André Minaux at 31 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $493 including buyer’s premium (middle half $413–$592, n=5). The auction record is $17,316 for Nu couché (2020, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nu couché | Signée en bas vers la gauche "minaux" | $17,316 | Artcurial | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | L'atelier | Oil on canvas | $8,396 | Roseberys London | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Les Truites, 1951 | Huile sur toile | $3,939 | Ader | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Femme au miroir | Signée en bas à gauche "Minaux" | $3,935 | Artcurial | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | L'atelier, 1975 | Signée en bas à gauche "Minaux" | $3,316 | Artcurial | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Assise, 1949 | Huile sur toile | $1,566 | Ader | Mar 2020 |
| 7 | Musique II | Oil on board | $1,559 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Paysage à Nanteau (La Ferme), 1951 | Huile sur toile | $1,424 | Ader | Mar 2020 |
| 9 | Les Barques, 1963 | Huile sur toile | $1,299 | Ader | Apr 2019 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helene, 1923 | Lithograph | $1,215 | Bonhams | Feb 2012 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1,362 |
| Other | 6 | $331 |
| Prints | 24 | $80 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $251 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $130 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 31 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


André Minaux is a French artist with 125 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $135. 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 Minaux sold in 2026 for $169, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a André Minaux work worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Minaux work is $135.

The median André Minaux print sells for $61 across 40 lots.

The median André Minaux painting sells for $1,362 across 24 lots.

The median André Minaux work on paper sells for $176 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) André Minaux prints typically sell for $36–$95 (the middle half of 33 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 | 47 | $61†‡ | $1,215 | 85.1% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 28 | $1,362†‡ | $17,316 | 85.7% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $176†‡ | $893‡ | 85.7% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $3,939 | $17,316 | — | 2022-12-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

André Minaux's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (47 lots) median $61 with 85.1% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $1,362, record $17,316. A typical André Minaux painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $3,939.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $36–$95†‡ | $59†‡ | $1,215 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $764–$1,566†‡ | $1,290†‡ | $2,800† |

† 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 | 2020 | $17,316 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,396 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,215 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,064 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $893‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $214 |

‡ 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 Minaux worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Minaux work is $135. The median André Minaux print sells for $61 across 40 lots. The median André Minaux painting sells for $1,362 across 24 lots. The median André Minaux work on paper sells for $176 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) André Minaux prints typically sell for $36–$95 (the middle half of 33 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 Minaux print?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Minaux print is $61. 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 Minaux's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a André Minaux print is $1,215.

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

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Minaux painting is $1,362. 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 Minaux's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a André Minaux painting is $17,316.

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

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium André Minaux print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $59, 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 Minaux painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium André Minaux painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,290, 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 Minaux's auction record?

André Minaux's auction record is $17,316, set in 2020.

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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 Minaux auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/andre-minaux (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.