Buffon (1707–1788)
Buffon is a French artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $518. 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 Buffon is recorded as sold in 2026 for $582; 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 Buffon on OpeningBid →What is a Buffon work worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Buffon work is $518.
The median Buffon print sells for $539 across 15 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 | 23 | $539†‡ | $40,999 | 65.2% | 2026-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,117† | $40,999 | — | 2025-06-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $690–$4,793‡ | $793‡ | $40,999 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $40,999 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,793 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Buffon worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Buffon work is $518. The median Buffon print sells for $539 across 15 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 Buffon print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Buffon print is $539. 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 Buffon's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Buffon print is $40,999.
What is Buffon's auction record?
Buffon's auction record is $40,999, set in 2025.
See the full Buffon record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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