Caran D'Ache (1858–1909)
What is Caran D'Ache’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Caran D'Ache at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $215 including buyer’s premium (middle half $149–$359, n=5). The auction record is $660 for PRÉOBRAJENSKI (2008, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La rencontre en 1700 et 1900 | Encre sur papier | $563 | Tajan | May 2015 |
| 2 | Centaure et personnages | Fusain sur papier | $401 | Alpilles Camargue Enchères | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Les cavaliers | Fusain sur papier | $359 | Alpilles Camargue Enchères | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Le cavalier | Fusain sur papier | $215 | Alpilles Camargue Enchères | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Du coup, va falloir numéroter ses oss !... | Dessin au fusain | $149 | De Baecque et Associés | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Du Régiment Préobrajenski | — | $144 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | Dessin humoristique | Impression et rehauts de gouache | $62 | Euvrard & Fabre | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | C'est à prendre ou à laisser, livre in-4 broché, 1900 | In-4 broché | $14 | Osenat | Apr 2014 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRÉOBRAJENSKI | Poster | $660 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $215 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Caran D'Ache is a French artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $233. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Caran D'Ache sold in 2026 for $359, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Caran D'Ache work is $233.
The median Caran D'Ache work on paper sells for $280 across 7 lots.
The median Caran D'Ache print sells for $144 across 3 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $144 | $660 | 75% | 2014-04-26 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $280† | $563 | 70% | 2026-09-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $660 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $563 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $401 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $144 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Caran D'Ache worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Caran D'Ache work is $233. The median Caran D'Ache work on paper sells for $280 across 7 lots. The median Caran D'Ache print sells for $144 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Caran D'Ache's auction record?
Caran D'Ache's auction record is $660, set in 2008.
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