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# Cocteau

Cocteau is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $263. 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 Cocteau sold in 2026 for $1,309, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cocteau work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cocteau work is $263.

The median Cocteau work on paper sells for $263 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $263† | $15,803 | — | 2012-02-14 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $15,803 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $263† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Cocteau worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cocteau work is $263. The median Cocteau work on paper sells for $263 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 Cocteau's auction record?

Cocteau's auction record is $1,048, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,048 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Cocteau auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cocteau-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.