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# Claude Viallat (b. 1936)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 379 auction results for Claude Viallat at 40 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,086 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,225–$21,565, n=74). The auction record is $121,758 for Untitled (2024, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1979 | Acrylique sur bâche militaire, Acrylic on military tarpaulin | $121,758 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Sans titre, n°069, 1936 | Acrylic paint | $92,569 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled | Corde peinte | $90,758 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Sans titre n°110, 1936 | Ink | $70,039 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1976 | Acrylique sur bâche | $56,029 | Artcurial | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1936 | Colorants mordants sur toile libre | $55,817 | PIASA | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Senza titolo (tecnica mista su tela), 1967 | Mixed media on canvas | $51,134 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Sans titre [Hommage à Matisse], 2016 | Acrylique sur bâche | $49,505 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2025 |
| 9 | Empreinte, 1975 | Acrylique en dilution progressive sur toile libre | $47,604 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 10 | SANS TITRE - 2.7.1967, 1967 | Eosine et bleu de méthylène sur toile | $46,966 | Artcurial | Jun 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 73 | $21,565 |
| Other | 131 | $10,857 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $2,891 |
| Prints | 35 | $885 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 95 | $20,388 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 62 | $2,272 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $1,148 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 379 results from 40 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Claude Viallat is a French artist with 471 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $6,704. 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 Viallat sold in 2026 for $37,326, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Claude Viallat work worth?

Across 373 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Viallat work is $6,704.

The median Claude Viallat painting sells for $15,730 across 101 lots.

The median Claude Viallat print sells for $698 across 55 lots.

The median Claude Viallat work on paper sells for $2,891 across 33 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Claude Viallat paintings typically sell for $13,848–$31,441 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Claude Viallat prints typically sell for $299–$1,223 (the middle half of 37 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 | 61 | $698†‡ | $10,703 | 90.2% | 2026-07-18 |
| Paintings | 112 | $15,730†‡ | $97,001† | 90.2% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $2,891†‡ | $70,039 | 89.2% | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $6,510‡ | $11,910 | — | 2021-06-28 |
| Photography | 1 | $75 | $75 | — | 2021-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $47,285† | $121,758 | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Claude Viallat's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (61 lots) median $698 with 90.2% sell-through. Paintings (112 lots) median $15,730, record $97,001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $97,001 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Claude Viallat painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $47,285.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $504–$1,179† | $768† | $2,388 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $299–$1,223†‡ | $636†‡ | $8,685 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $4,076–$9,776†‡ | $7,781†‡ | $20,781 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 64 | $13,848–$31,441†‡ | $19,551†‡ | $97,001† |

† 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) | 14 | $864–$2,842‡ | $1,958‡ | $24,202 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,494–$4,299‡ | $3,023‡ | $5,578‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,781–$7,064†‡ | $6,031†‡ | $70,039 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $97,001† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $92,569 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $70,039 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $36,864 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $11,910 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $10,703 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $8,685 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $1,110‡ |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Claude Viallat worth?

Across 373 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Viallat work is $6,704. The median Claude Viallat painting sells for $15,730 across 101 lots. The median Claude Viallat print sells for $698 across 55 lots. The median Claude Viallat work on paper sells for $2,891 across 33 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Claude Viallat paintings typically sell for $13,848–$31,441 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Claude Viallat prints typically sell for $299–$1,223 (the middle half of 37 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 Viallat painting?

Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Viallat painting is $15,730. 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 Viallat's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Viallat painting is $97,001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $97,001 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Viallat print is $698. 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 Viallat's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Viallat print is $10,703.

### What is the average price of a Claude Viallat work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Viallat work on paper is $2,891. 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 Viallat's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Viallat work on paper is $70,039.

### What is the average price of a large Claude Viallat painting?

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Claude Viallat painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $19,551, 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 Viallat print?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Claude Viallat print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $636, 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 Claude Viallat's auction record?

Claude Viallat's auction record is $121,758, set in 2024.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Claude Viallat auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/claude-viallat (updated 2026-11-02).

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.