Camille Claudel (1864–1943)
Camille Claudel is a French artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $175,305. 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 Camille Claudel sold in 2025 for $609,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Camille Claudel on OpeningBid →What is a Camille Claudel work worth?
Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Camille Claudel work is $175,305.
The median Camille Claudel sculpture sells for $169,725 across 76 lots.
The median Camille Claudel work on paper sells for $234,742 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Camille Claudel sculptures typically sell for $45,938–$453,238 (the middle half of 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $234,742 | $329,646 | — | 2023-04-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 81 | $169,725†‡ | $8M | 93.8% | 2025-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 51 | $453,600‡ | $8M | — | 2025-11-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $45,938–$453,238† | $125,000† | $1.9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $43,578–$798,964 | $192,775 | $8M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $1.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $329,646 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $139,838 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Camille Claudel worth?
Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Camille Claudel work is $175,305. The median Camille Claudel sculpture sells for $169,725 across 76 lots. The median Camille Claudel work on paper sells for $234,742 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Camille Claudel sculptures typically sell for $45,938–$453,238 (the middle half of 51 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 Camille Claudel sculpture?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Camille Claudel sculpture is $169,725. 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 Camille Claudel's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Camille Claudel sculpture is $8,024,331.
What is the average price of a small Camille Claudel sculpture?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Camille Claudel sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $125,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Camille Claudel sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Camille Claudel sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $192,775, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Camille Claudel's auction record?
Camille Claudel's auction record is $8,024,331, set in 2013.
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