> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boucher-francois · updated 2026-11-02

# Francois Boucher (1703–1770)

## What is Francois Boucher’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 389 auction results for Francois Boucher at 87 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $774 including buyer’s premium (middle half $215–$2,449, n=33). The auction record is $432,307 for Autumn (2009, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn | Oil on canvas | $432,307 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 2 | A LOUIS XV CREAM-PAINTED PANELLED ROOM, circa 1750 | Oil on canvas paintings and some smaller elements | $214,044 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Le Divertissement | Woven in silks and wools | $132,362 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 4 | Vénus et l'Amour | Pierre noire, rehauts de blanc et de sanguine sur papier gris | $131,175 | Artcurial | Dec 2005 |
| 5 | L'Oiseleurs | Silks and wools | $121,332 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 6 | L'Audience de l'Empereur | Silks and wools | $105,890 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 7 | Mars and Venus | Woven in wools and silks | $86,778 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 8 | La Foire | Woven in silks and sools | $83,829 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 9 | La Pêche | Silks and wools | $61,769 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 10 | L'OISELEUR, circa 1770 | Wool and silk | $56,250 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 62 | $4,081 |
| Paintings | 84 | $2,745 |
| Works on paper | 37 | $1,725 |
| Prints | 22 | $446 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $10,518 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 99 | $1,475 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $1,460 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 389 results from 87 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francois Boucher is a French artist with 532 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,460. 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 Francois Boucher sold in 2026 for $2,368, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Francois Boucher work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Francois Boucher work worth?

Across 339 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francois Boucher work is $1,460.

The median Francois Boucher painting sells for $2,231 across 141 lots.

The median Francois Boucher work on paper sells for $1,460 across 80 lots.

The median Francois Boucher print sells for $249 across 61 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Francois Boucher paintings typically sell for $607–$3,650 (the middle half of 75 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Francois Boucher work on papers typically sell for $508–$5,696 (the middle half of 66 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 | 84 | $249†‡ | $11,448 | 72.6% | 2026-07-21 |
| Paintings | 183 | $2,231†‡ | $432,307 | 77% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 101 | $1,460†‡ | $131,175 | 79.2% | 2026-06-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,976† | $2,951 | — | 2022-11-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $100 | $100 | — | 2022-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $72,799‡ | $432,307 | — | 2020-06-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Francois Boucher's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (84 lots) median $249 with 72.6% sell-through. Paintings (183 lots) median $2,231, record $432,307. A typical Francois Boucher painting sells for around 9.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $72,799.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $66–$553†‡ | $254†‡ | $11,448 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $159–$721†‡ | $216†‡ | $1,500† |

† 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) | 28 | $1,134–$4,914†‡ | $1,924†‡ | $23,390 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 75 | $607–$3,650†‡ | $1,447†‡ | $432,307 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $2,300–$8,260†‡ | $3,548†‡ | $26,455 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 66 | $508–$5,696†‡ | $1,282†‡ | $131,175 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,824–$20,510† | $5,566† | $35,123 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $432,307 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $214,044 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $131,175 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $55,605 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $11,448 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $6,685 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,951 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Francois Boucher worth?

Across 339 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francois Boucher work is $1,460. The median Francois Boucher painting sells for $2,231 across 141 lots. The median Francois Boucher work on paper sells for $1,460 across 80 lots. The median Francois Boucher print sells for $249 across 61 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Francois Boucher paintings typically sell for $607–$3,650 (the middle half of 75 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Francois Boucher work on papers typically sell for $508–$5,696 (the middle half of 66 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 Francois Boucher painting?

Based on 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francois Boucher painting is $2,231. 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 Francois Boucher's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francois Boucher painting is $432,307.

### What is the average price of a Francois Boucher work on paper?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francois Boucher work on paper is $1,460. 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 Francois Boucher's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francois Boucher work on paper is $131,175.

### What is the average price of a Francois Boucher print?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francois Boucher print is $249. 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 Francois Boucher's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francois Boucher print is $11,448.

### What is the average price of a medium Francois Boucher painting?

Based on 75 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francois Boucher painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,447, 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 Francois Boucher work on paper?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francois Boucher work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,282, 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 Francois Boucher's auction record?

Francois Boucher's auction record is $432,307, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francois Boucher auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boucher-francois (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.