Charles-François Daubigny (1817–1878)
Charles-François Daubigny is a French artist with 197 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,489. 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 Charles-François Daubigny sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $9,298 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles-François Daubigny work is $4,489.
The median Charles-François Daubigny painting sells for $12,600 across 67 lots.
The median Charles-François Daubigny print sells for $660 across 43 lots.
The median Charles-François Daubigny work on paper sells for $4,180 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Charles-François Daubigny prints typically sell for $204–$937 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Charles-François Daubigny paintings typically sell for $3,593–$17,595 (the middle half of 35 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 | 59 | $660†‡ | $8,200 | 72.9% | 2025-12-08 |
| Paintings | 91 | $12,600†‡ | $131,420‡ | 73.6% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $4,180 | $13,014 | 64.3% | 2025-05-10 |
| Photography | 2 | $134† | $134† | 50% | 2020-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $62,429‡ | $131,420‡ | — | 2024-05-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles-François Daubigny's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (59 lots) median $660 with 72.9% sell-through. Paintings (91 lots) median $12,600, record $131,420. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Charles-François Daubigny painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $62,429.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $204–$937†‡ | $600†‡ | $8,200 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $3,593–$17,595†‡ | $8,500†‡ | $36,870 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $9,286–$38,214†‡ | $19,934†‡ | $131,420‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,750–$3,750 | $3,120 | $4,180 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $131,420‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $66,984‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $13,014 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $8,255 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $8,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $7,062 |
| Photography | 2020 | $134† |
† 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 Charles-François Daubigny worth?
Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles-François Daubigny work is $4,489. The median Charles-François Daubigny painting sells for $12,600 across 67 lots. The median Charles-François Daubigny print sells for $660 across 43 lots. The median Charles-François Daubigny work on paper sells for $4,180 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles-François Daubigny prints typically sell for $204–$937 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles-François Daubigny paintings typically sell for $3,593–$17,595 (the middle half of 35 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 Charles-François Daubigny painting?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles-François Daubigny painting is $12,600. 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 Charles-François Daubigny's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles-François Daubigny painting is $131,420. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Charles-François Daubigny print?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles-François Daubigny print is $660. 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 Charles-François Daubigny's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles-François Daubigny print is $8,200.
What is the average price of a Charles-François Daubigny work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles-François Daubigny work on paper is $4,180.
What is Charles-François Daubigny's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles-François Daubigny work on paper is $13,014.
What is the average price of a small Charles-François Daubigny print?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles-François Daubigny print (small (under 50 cm)) is $600, 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 Charles-François Daubigny painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles-François Daubigny painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,500, 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 Charles-François Daubigny's auction record?
Charles-François Daubigny's auction record is $131,420, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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