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# Daniel Buren (b. 1938)

## What is Daniel Buren’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 152 auction results for Daniel Buren at 30 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $47,927 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,354–$124,515, n=14). The auction record is $2,175,000 for Peinture aux formes indéfinies (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peinture aux formes indéfinies, June 1966 | Paint on cotton cloth with white and orange stripes, alternating and vertical, 8.7 cm. wide each | $2,175,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | Peinture aux formes variables, 1966 | Paint on cotton cloth woven with red and white stripes, alternating and vertical 8.7 cm wide each | $1,179,550 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Peinture aux formes variables, 1966 | Peinture sur toile de coton tissée à rayures blanches et vertes, alternées et verticales, de 8.7 cm de large chacune | $1,073,904 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 4 | Peinture aux formes variables | Paint on cotton cloth with white and grey stripes, alternating and vertical, of 8.7 cm. wide each | $769,627 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Zu Unterstreichen, 1989 | Acrylic paint | $469,928 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | MARBRE BLANC LUNA D’ESPAGNE / MARBRE VERT DU RAJA, 2014 | Marble | $423,580 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | Les Cent vases, 2010 | Faïence émaillée | $417,807 | Artcurial | May 2022 |
| 8 | Peinture acrylique blanche sur tissu rayé blanc et rouge, 1968 | White acrylic paint on cotton canvas, woven in alternating white and red stripes | $360,914 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 9 | Peinture acrylique sur tissu rayé, May 1969 | Paint on cotton cloth with white and orange stripes, alternating and vertical, of 8.7 cm. wide each | $331,167 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Peinture acrylique sur tissu rayé blanc et rouge, 1972 | Painting | $315,532 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $142,911 |
| Other | 50 | $6,824 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $4,317 |
| Prints | 18 | $3,031 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $93,071 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $6,305 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $4,344 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 152 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Daniel Buren is a French artist with 215 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $9,264. 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 Daniel Buren sold in 2026 for $179,166, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Daniel Buren works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Daniel Buren work worth?

Across 152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Buren work is $9,264.

The median Daniel Buren print sells for $1,834 across 31 lots.

The median Daniel Buren painting sells for $111,332 across 28 lots.

The median Daniel Buren photograph sells for $1,517 across 9 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Daniel Buren paintings typically sell for $62,483–$241,292 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Daniel Buren prints typically sell for $897–$4,082 (the middle half of 20 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 | 38 | $1,834†‡ | $10,000 | 81.6% | 2026-04-08 |
| Paintings | 36 | $111,332† | $2.2M | 77.8% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,950 | $27,726 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $47,665 | $423,580 | — | 2024-01-17 |
| Photography | 12 | $1,517‡ | $128,556 | 75% | 2024-07-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $162,213‡ | $2.2M | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Daniel Buren's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (38 lots) median $1,834 with 81.6% sell-through. Paintings (36 lots) median $111,332, record $2,175,000. A typical Daniel Buren painting sells for around 61× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $162,213.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $897–$4,082†‡ | $1,992†‡ | $9,283 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,602–$7,928‡ | $6,464‡ | $10,000 |

† 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) | 5 | $40,988–$146,908† | $134,400† | $469,928 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $62,483–$241,292 | $103,096 | $2.2M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $50,259–$110,880 | $57,221 | $423,580 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,242–$4,909‡ | $1,517‡ | $128,556 |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $2.2M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $423,580 |
| Photography | 2022 | $128,556 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $110,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $27,726 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $10,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 1990 | $9,283 |

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 Daniel Buren worth?

Across 152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Buren work is $9,264. The median Daniel Buren print sells for $1,834 across 31 lots. The median Daniel Buren painting sells for $111,332 across 28 lots. The median Daniel Buren photograph sells for $1,517 across 9 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Daniel Buren paintings typically sell for $62,483–$241,292 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Daniel Buren prints typically sell for $897–$4,082 (the middle half of 20 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 Daniel Buren print?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel Buren print is $1,834. 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 Daniel Buren's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel Buren print is $10,000.

### What is the average price of a Daniel Buren painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel Buren painting is $111,332. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Daniel Buren's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel Buren painting is $2,175,000.

### What is the average price of a Daniel Buren photograph?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel Buren photograph is $1,517. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Daniel Buren's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel Buren photograph is $128,556.

### What is the average price of a large Daniel Buren painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Daniel Buren painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $103,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Daniel Buren print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Daniel Buren print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,992, 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 Daniel Buren's auction record?

Daniel Buren's auction record is $2,175,000, set in 2019.

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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, “Daniel Buren auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/daniel-buren (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.