César Baldaccini (1921–1998)
What is César Baldaccini’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for César Baldaccini at 19 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,208 including buyer’s premium (middle half $210–$2,950, n=8). The auction record is $271,356 for Table expansion (2016, Christophe Joron-Derem). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Table expansion | Sculpture en bronze à patine nuancée brune | $271,356 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | Sans titre (pendentif en or 18K et pierres de couleur) | Leather | $36,013 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Compression - Circa 70 Vaporisateurs en aluminium d'eau de cologne, Neutrys, laques, circa 70 | Aluminium d'eau de cologne, Neutrys, laques | $31,507 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | lnsecte | Brons | $25,266 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 5 | La Rascasse, 1955 | Bronze with gold patina | $23,294 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Poulet no 5, 1987 | Brons | $12,822 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Compression de canettes, 1980 | Aluminium | $12,735 | Bukowskis | Apr 2022 |
| 8 | Compression, 1970 | Sammanpressade sprayburkar | $11,230 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 9 | Masque no. XXVII (Fleurs), 1921 | Bronze à patine dorée en haut-relief | $10,717 | Osenat | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Expansion Théière, 1970 | Resin | $6,892 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 13 | $11,230 |
| Other | 5 | $229 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $8,805 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
César Baldaccini is a French artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,596. 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 César Baldaccini sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,644 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View César Baldaccini on OpeningBid →What is a César Baldaccini work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a César Baldaccini work is $1,596.
The median César Baldaccini sculpture sells for $12,822 across 23 lots.
The median César Baldaccini print sells for $388 across 14 lots.
The median César Baldaccini work on paper sells for $1,379 across 3 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 | 14 | $388†‡ | $1,154‡ | — | 2026-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,379‡ | $1,529‡ | — | 2022-11-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 25 | $12,822†‡ | $274,753‡ | 92% | 2025-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $271,356‡ | $274,753‡ | — | 2025-06-05 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $201–$557†‡ | $422†‡ | $1,154‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $5,806–$15,440‡ | $10,973‡ | $31,507 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $47,317–$216,084†‡ | $80,950†‡ | $271,356 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $274,753‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $271,356 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,529‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,230 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,154‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $892† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a César Baldaccini worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a César Baldaccini work is $1,596. The median César Baldaccini sculpture sells for $12,822 across 23 lots. The median César Baldaccini print sells for $388 across 14 lots. The median César Baldaccini work on paper sells for $1,379 across 3 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 César Baldaccini sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a César Baldaccini sculpture is $12,822. 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 César Baldaccini's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a César Baldaccini sculpture is $274,753. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a César Baldaccini print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a César Baldaccini print is $388. 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 César Baldaccini's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a César Baldaccini print is $1,154. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium César Baldaccini print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium César Baldaccini print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $422, 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 César Baldaccini sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small César Baldaccini sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,973, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is César Baldaccini's auction record?
César Baldaccini's auction record is $274,753, set in 2006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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