> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/caroline-durieux · updated 2026-11-03

# Caroline Durieux (1896–1989)

## What is Caroline Durieux’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Caroline Durieux at 3 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $812 including buyer’s premium (middle half $250–$1,500, n=9). The auction record is $15,400 for Shelter (1999, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Take Me to Your Leader, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $6,350 | John Moran Auctioneers | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Jellyfish, 1896 | Mixed media on paper | $1,750 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Surrealist scene, 1934 | Oil on canvas | $1,524 | John Moran Auctioneers | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Indian Girl, 1896 | Graphite on paper | $1,500 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Mexican Boy, 1896 | Graphite on paper | $1,500 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelter, 1896 | Lithograph | $15,400 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 1999 |
| 2 | Blind, 1933 | Etching | $2,857 | John Moran Auctioneers | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Escape, 1896 | Lithograph | $1,760 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 1999 |
| 4 | Banc Parisien, 1896 | Lithograph | $1,347 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2013 |
| 5 | Swine Maskers, Mardi Gras, 1896 | Lithograph on paper | $1,170 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Oct 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,500 |
| Prints | 16 | $809 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,347 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $772 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Caroline Durieux is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $852.

A work by Caroline Durieux sold in 2026 for $1,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Caroline Durieux work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Caroline Durieux work is $852.

The median Caroline Durieux print sells for $805 across 13 lots.

The median Caroline Durieux work on paper sells for $648 across 2 lots.

The median Caroline Durieux painting sells for $3,937 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 21 | $805 | $15,400 | 61.9% | 2023-12-06 |
| Paintings | 2 | $3,937 | $6,350 | — | 2023-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $648 | $852 | 50% | 2023-12-06 |

Caroline Durieux's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $805 with 61.9% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $3,937, record $6,350. A typical Caroline Durieux painting sells for around 4.9× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $738–$1,170 | $805 | $2,857 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $578–$1,554 | $920 | $15,400 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $15,400 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,350 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,857 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,524 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $852 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $444 |

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 Caroline Durieux worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Caroline Durieux work is $852. The median Caroline Durieux print sells for $805 across 13 lots. The median Caroline Durieux work on paper sells for $648 across 2 lots. The median Caroline Durieux painting sells for $3,937 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Caroline Durieux print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Caroline Durieux print is $805.

### What is Caroline Durieux's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Caroline Durieux print is $15,400.

### What is Caroline Durieux's auction record?

Caroline Durieux's auction record is $15,400, set in 1999.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Caroline Durieux auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/caroline-durieux (updated 2026-11-03).

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.