Balthus is a French artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $42,521.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $1,111 | $6,539 | 88.9% | 2025-03-06 |
| Paintings | 24 | $625,000 | $19M | — | 2026-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $22,545 | $1.2M | 78.9% | 2026-03-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $39,745 | $39,745 | — | 2012-02-08 |
| Photography | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | 2018-05-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 32 | $364,095 | $19M | — | 2024-10-10 |
Balthus's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,111 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (24 lots) median $625,000, record $19,002,500. A typical Balthus painting sells for around 562× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 32 lots) the median is $364,095.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelina | 2026-03-06 | Christie's | $11,855 |
| Petit paysage du Morvan | 2026-02-11 | Sotheby's | $60,452 |
| Nu | 2025-10-24 | Christie's | $41,292 |
| Valérie | 2025-03-06 | Toomey | $132 |
| Nu assis | 2024-11-20 | Christie's | $8,820 |
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Balthus work on paper is $22,545.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Balthus work on paper is $1,195,817.
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Balthus painting is $625,000.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Balthus painting is $19,002,500.
Balthus's auction record is $19,002,500, set on 2019-05-13.