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# Claude Lalanne (1924–2019)

## What is Claude Lalanne’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,191 auction results for Claude Lalanne at 34 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $37,473 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,622–$334,550, n=242). The auction record is $33,455,000 for An Important and Unique Ensemble of Fifteen Mirrors for Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Important and Unique Ensemble of Fifteen Mirrors for Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, 1974-1985 | Patinated bronze | $33,455,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Pomme de New York, 2008 | Bronze | $8,181,705 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Très grand choupatte, 2008 | Patinated bronze | $5,273,233 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Structure Végétale Mirror and Wall Light, 1995 | Gold patinated bronze, galvanized copper, mirrored glass | $4,882,162 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Miroir, 2009 | Bronze | $4,663,975 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | STRUCTURE VÉGÉTALE' AUX PAPILLONS À SEIZE BOUGIES, 2003 | En bronze patiné et cuivre patiné | $4,418,438 | Christie's | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | Pomme d'Hiver, 2014 | Gilt bronze | $4,285,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Nénuphars, 2002 | Glass | $3,840,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Choupatte, 2013 | Sapphire | $3,812,305 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Très Grand Choupatte, 2014 | Bronze | $3,540,000 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 775 | $60,330 |
| Other | 336 | $11,245 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 137 | $655,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 259 | $180,720 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 609 | $14,703 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,191 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Claude Lalanne is a French artist with 1,251 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $34,992. 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 Claude Lalanne sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $64,798 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Claude Lalanne works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Claude Lalanne work worth?

Across 1,187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Lalanne work is $34,992.

The median Claude Lalanne sculpture sells for $81,250 across 621 lots.

The median Claude Lalanne print sells for $6,547 across 13 lots.

The median Claude Lalanne photograph sells for $23,198 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Claude Lalanne sculptures typically sell for $10,924–$59,045 (the middle half of 303 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Claude Lalanne sculptures typically sell for $93,750–$504,000 (the middle half of 181 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 | 13 | $6,547†‡ | $35,416 | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 643 | $81,250†‡ | $8.2M | 96.6% | 2026-10-23 |
| Photography | 3 | $23,198 | $27,386 | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 383 | $393,241 | $33.5M | — | 2026-09-30 |

† 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) | 7 | $5,458–$30,260 | $20,750 | $35,416 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 303 | $10,924–$59,045†‡ | $24,601†‡ | $3.8M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 181 | $93,750–$504,000 | $204,077 | $2.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 104 | $313,686–$1.1M | $610,538 | $8.2M |

† 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 | 2026 | $8.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $5.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $35,416 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $34,583 |
| Photography | 2025 | $27,386 |
| Photography | 2026 | $23,198 |

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 Claude Lalanne worth?

Across 1,187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Lalanne work is $34,992. The median Claude Lalanne sculpture sells for $81,250 across 621 lots. The median Claude Lalanne print sells for $6,547 across 13 lots. The median Claude Lalanne photograph sells for $23,198 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Claude Lalanne sculptures typically sell for $10,924–$59,045 (the middle half of 303 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Claude Lalanne sculptures typically sell for $93,750–$504,000 (the middle half of 181 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 Claude Lalanne sculpture?

Based on 621 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Lalanne sculpture is $81,250. 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 Claude Lalanne's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Lalanne sculpture is $8,181,705.

### What is the average price of a Claude Lalanne print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Lalanne print is $6,547. 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 Claude Lalanne's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Lalanne print is $35,416.

### What is the average price of a small Claude Lalanne sculpture?

Based on 303 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Claude Lalanne sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $24,601, 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 medium Claude Lalanne sculpture?

Based on 181 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Claude Lalanne sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $204,077, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Claude Lalanne's auction record?

Claude Lalanne's auction record is $33,455,000, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.