Cesar Baldaccini (1921–1998)
Cesar Baldaccini is a French artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $5,590. 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 Cesar Baldaccini sold in 2025 for $5,762, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Cesar Baldaccini on OpeningBid →What is a Cesar Baldaccini work worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cesar Baldaccini work is $5,590.
The median Cesar Baldaccini sculpture sells for $8,345 across 37 lots.
The median Cesar Baldaccini print sells for $155 across 17 lots.
The median Cesar Baldaccini work on paper sells for $7,100 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Cesar Baldaccini sculptures typically sell for $3,393–$16,168 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 23 | $155‡ | $2,001 | 73.9% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $7,100†‡ | $24,154 | 66.7% | 2024-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 40 | $8,345† | $537,764 | 92.5% | 2025-11-13 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $78,030 | $537,764 | — | 2024-10-30 |
† 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 | $84–$172‡ | $90‡ | $2,001 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $140–$545‡ | $155‡ | $811‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,845–$9,139†‡ | $5,061†‡ | $23,198 |
† 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) | 27 | $3,393–$16,168† | $7,733† | $33,743 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $18,240–$53,426 | $40,773 | $91,387 |
† 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 | 2006 | $537,764 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $91,387 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $24,154 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $23,198 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,001 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,170‡ |
‡ 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 Cesar Baldaccini worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cesar Baldaccini work is $5,590. The median Cesar Baldaccini sculpture sells for $8,345 across 37 lots. The median Cesar Baldaccini print sells for $155 across 17 lots. The median Cesar Baldaccini work on paper sells for $7,100 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Cesar Baldaccini sculptures typically sell for $3,393–$16,168 (the middle half of 27 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 Cesar Baldaccini sculpture?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cesar Baldaccini sculpture is $8,345. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Cesar Baldaccini's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cesar Baldaccini sculpture is $537,764.
What is the average price of a Cesar Baldaccini print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cesar Baldaccini print is $155. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cesar Baldaccini's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cesar Baldaccini print is $2,001.
What is the average price of a small Cesar Baldaccini sculpture?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cesar Baldaccini sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,733, 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 Cesar Baldaccini print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cesar Baldaccini print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cesar Baldaccini's auction record?
Cesar Baldaccini's auction record is $537,764, set in 2006.
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