François Avril (b. 1961)
What is François Avril’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for François Avril at 6 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $147 including buyer’s premium (middle half $89–$276, n=14). The auction record is $2,829 for A Bright New Day (2021, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Bright New Day, 2021 | Acrylique sur papier | $2,829 | Artcurial | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | François AVRIL circa 1965, 1965 | Carton enduit et laqué blanc | $392 | Osenat | Dec 2012 |
| 3 | François AVRIL circa 1965, 1965 | Carton enduit et laqué blanc | $327 | Osenat | Dec 2012 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr Brown’s Outlet – Diptyque, 2000 | Sérigraphie | $516 | Ader | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Ray’s Pizza, 1993 | Sérigraphie | $413 | Ader | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | 35 Wooster St., 1994 | Sérigraphie | $368 | Ader | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Chatham Square, 1998 | Sérigraphie | $294 | Ader | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Broome St., 1995 | Sérigraphie | $220 | Ader | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Green St., 1996 | Sérigraphie | $220 | Ader | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Bassin d’essai des carènes | Sérigraphie | $177 | Ader | Oct 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 7 | $294 |
| Other | 10 | $89 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $311 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
François Avril is an artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $220. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by François Avril sold in 2026 for $413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View François Avril on OpeningBid →What is a François Avril work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Avril work is $220.
The median François Avril painting sells for $16,784 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $16,784‡ | $16,784‡ | — | 2015-06-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $16,784‡ |
‡ 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 François Avril worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Avril work is $220. The median François Avril painting sells for $16,784 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is François Avril's auction record?
François Avril's auction record is $16,784, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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