Annette Messager (b. 1943)
What is Annette Messager’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Annette Messager at 18 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,016 including buyer’s premium (middle half $586–$3,048, n=9). The auction record is $58,814 for LES PIQUES (2012, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LES PIQUES, 1993 | Technique mixte, animaux en peluches, poupées en tissus, collants, pastels et aquarelles sur papier sur 9 pics en métal | $58,814 | Artcurial | May 2012 |
| 2 | Fables et récits | Stuffed animals and books | $56,290 | Sotheby's | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | Mes Petites Effigies | Plush toys, gelatin silver prints under glass, colored pencil on wall | $52,500 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 4 | L'homme - Gants, 1999 | Photographs | $42,638 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Mes voeux sous filets, 1997 | Glass | $40,000 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Mes trophées, 1987 | Aquarelle sur toiles photographiques sur panneau | $33,916 | Artcurial | Dec 2011 |
| 7 | Mes Vœux, 1989 | Pencil on paper | $30,830 | Tajan | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | SANS TITRE, LA MAIN | Gouache aquarelle, crayon gras sur photographie, monté sur panneau | $25,630 | Artcurial | Jan 2008 |
| 9 | Mes Vœux (visage) Trois éléments, 1989 | Gelatin silver print under glass, adhesive tape and string | $14,735 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | LE COUTEAU FOU, Série les Chimères, 1984 | Acrylique peinte sur photographie noir et blanc assemblé marouflé sur tulle | $14,407 | Artcurial | May 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $8,225 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $6,428 |
| Photographs | 28 | $1,821 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $30,830 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $1,625 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Annette Messager is a French artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,108. 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 Annette Messager sold in 2026 for $12,872, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Annette Messager work is $3,108.
The median Annette Messager photograph sells for $2,088 across 30 lots.
The median Annette Messager work on paper sells for $9,178 across 10 lots.
The median Annette Messager print sells for $657 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Annette Messager photographs typically sell for $158–$2,926 (the middle half of 22 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 | 6 | $657 | $3,714 | 66.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Paintings | 3 | $3,519 | $4,410 | — | 2021-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $9,178† | $58,814 | 66.7% | 2025-05-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,048 | $3,048 | — | 2025-02-12 |
| Photography | 33 | $2,088†‡ | $52,500 | 90.9% | 2025-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $56,290 | $58,814 | — | 2017-06-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Annette Messager's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $657 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $3,519, record $4,410. A typical Annette Messager painting sells for around 5.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $56,290.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,857–$8,200 | $5,752 | $10,131 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $158–$2,926†‡ | $1,024†‡ | $52,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $58,814 |
| Photography | 2015 | $52,500 |
| Photography | 2021 | $42,638 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $33,916 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,410 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,714 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,519 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3,048 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Annette Messager worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Annette Messager work is $3,108. The median Annette Messager photograph sells for $2,088 across 30 lots. The median Annette Messager work on paper sells for $9,178 across 10 lots. The median Annette Messager print sells for $657 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Annette Messager photographs typically sell for $158–$2,926 (the middle half of 22 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 Annette Messager photograph?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Annette Messager photograph is $2,088. 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 Annette Messager's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Annette Messager photograph is $52,500.
What is the average price of a Annette Messager work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Annette Messager work on paper is $9,178. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Annette Messager's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Annette Messager work on paper is $58,814.
What is the average price of a small Annette Messager photograph?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Annette Messager photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,024, 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 Annette Messager's auction record?
Annette Messager's auction record is $58,814, set in 2012.
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