Aristide Maillol (1861–1944)
What is Aristide Maillol’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,157 auction results for Aristide Maillol at 87 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,239 including buyer’s premium (middle half $487–$25,155, n=80). The auction record is $8,166,942 for La Rivière (2013, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Rivière, 1944 | Sculpture en plomb | $8,166,942 | Artcurial | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | La Montagne | — | $3,065,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Portrait de Mademoiselle Jeanne Faraill, 1888 | Oil paint | $2,922,217 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Monument à Claude Debussy, 1930 | Bronze | $2,652,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | La nuit, première état, 1902 | Bronze | $2,169,439 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 6 | La Méditerranée, 1900-1902 | Bronze | $2,165,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | La nuit, 1909 | Bronze | $2,096,000 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 8 | La nuit, 1902 | Bronze | $2,057,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Baigneuse debout se coiffant, 1930 | Bronze | $1,812,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | Flore, 1861 | Bronze | $1,762,500 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 362 | $74,500 |
| Paintings | 17 | $47,553 |
| Works on paper | 154 | $4,341 |
| Other | 144 | $2,823 |
| Prints | 256 | $664 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 74 | $540,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $171,535 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 670 | $4,624 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,157 results from 87 houses · How we compute these figures
Aristide Maillol is a French artist with 1,472 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $5,609. 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 Aristide Maillol sold in 2026 for $14,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aristide Maillol work is $5,609.
The median Aristide Maillol print sells for $550 across 363 lots.
The median Aristide Maillol sculpture sells for $75,000 across 374 lots.
The median Aristide Maillol work on paper sells for $3,786 across 294 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Aristide Maillol prints typically sell for $304–$985 (the middle half of 295 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Aristide Maillol work on papers typically sell for $2,232–$7,584 (the middle half of 239 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 | 456 | $550†‡ | $89,232‡ | 79.6% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 18 | $50,447‡ | $2.9M | — | 2024-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 338 | $3,786†‡ | $765,460 | 87% | 2026-10-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 420 | $75,000†‡ | $8.2M | 89% | 2026-10-23 |
| Photography | 4 | $528† | $898 | 75% | 2024-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 177 | $298,933†‡ | $8.2M | — | 2025-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Aristide Maillol's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (456 lots) median $550 with 79.6% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $50,447, record $2,922,217. A typical Aristide Maillol painting sells for around 92× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 177 lots) the median is $298,933.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 295 | $304–$985†‡ | $556†‡ | $89,232‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $141–$402†‡ | $257†‡ | $3,595 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $208–$740 | $433 | $14,122 |
† 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) | 10 | $11,114–$50,471‡ | $34,751‡ | $67,441 |
‡ 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) | 239 | $2,232–$7,584†‡ | $4,083†‡ | $43,470 |
† 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) | 233 | $26,411–$97,466†‡ | $50,107†‡ | $505,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $86,330–$479,005†‡ | $197,742†‡ | $2.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 47 | $543,800–$1.1M | $794,370 | $2.2M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $8.2M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2.9M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $765,460 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $530,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $336,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $89,232‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $19,217 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Aristide Maillol worth?
Across 1,128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aristide Maillol work is $5,609. The median Aristide Maillol print sells for $550 across 363 lots. The median Aristide Maillol sculpture sells for $75,000 across 374 lots. The median Aristide Maillol work on paper sells for $3,786 across 294 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Aristide Maillol prints typically sell for $304–$985 (the middle half of 295 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Aristide Maillol work on papers typically sell for $2,232–$7,584 (the middle half of 239 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 Aristide Maillol print?
Based on 363 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aristide Maillol print is $550. 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 Aristide Maillol's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aristide Maillol print is $89,232. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Aristide Maillol sculpture?
Based on 374 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aristide Maillol sculpture is $75,000. 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 Aristide Maillol's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aristide Maillol sculpture is $8,166,942.
What is the average price of a Aristide Maillol work on paper?
Based on 294 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aristide Maillol work on paper is $3,786. 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 Aristide Maillol's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aristide Maillol work on paper is $765,460.
What is the average price of a small Aristide Maillol print?
Based on 295 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aristide Maillol print (small (under 50 cm)) is $556, 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 Aristide Maillol work on paper?
Based on 239 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aristide Maillol work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,083, 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 Aristide Maillol's auction record?
Aristide Maillol's auction record is $8,166,942, set in 2013.
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