Arman (1928–2005)
Arman is a French artist with 386 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,715. 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 Arman is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,606; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Arman on OpeningBid →What is a Arman work worth?
Across 250 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arman work is $5,715.
The median Arman print sells for $239 across 80 lots.
The median Arman sculpture sells for $6,447 across 64 lots.
The median Arman painting sells for $19,695 across 13 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Arman prints typically sell for $94–$466 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Arman sculptures typically sell for $3,845–$11,874 (the middle half of 37 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 | 108 | $239†‡ | $21,150 | 74.1% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 16 | $19,695†‡ | $44,708 | 81.3% | 2026-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $4,647‡ | $20,006 | 55.6% | 2020-08-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 96 | $6,447†‡ | $89,637† | 66.7% | 2026-03-05 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $84,555† | $285,208† | — | 2014-02-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Arman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (108 lots) median $239 with 74.1% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $19,695, record $44,708. A typical Arman painting sells for around 83× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $84,555.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $138–$1,802†‡ | $216†‡ | $15,498 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $94–$466†‡ | $174†‡ | $5,483 |
† 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) | 9 | $9,783–$21,150‡ | $19,566‡ | $27,820 |
‡ 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) | 15 | $1,677–$3,746†‡ | $2,684†‡ | $40,211 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $3,845–$11,874†‡ | $6,875†‡ | $58,251 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $25,096–$69,833† | $41,887† | $89,637† |
† 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 | 2008 | $89,637† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $71,302† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $44,708 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $40,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $21,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $20,006 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $15,498 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5,795 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Arman worth?
Across 250 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arman work is $5,715. The median Arman print sells for $239 across 80 lots. The median Arman sculpture sells for $6,447 across 64 lots. The median Arman painting sells for $19,695 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Arman prints typically sell for $94–$466 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Arman sculptures typically sell for $3,845–$11,874 (the middle half of 37 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 Arman print?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arman print is $239. 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 Arman's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arman print is $21,150.
What is the average price of a Arman sculpture?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arman sculpture is $6,447. 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 Arman's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arman sculpture is $89,637. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $89,637 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Arman painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arman painting is $19,695. 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 Arman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arman painting is $44,708.
What is the average price of a medium Arman print?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Arman print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $174, 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 Arman sculpture?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Arman sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,875, 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 Arman's auction record?
Arman's auction record is $285,208, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $285,208 (buyer's premium not included).
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