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# Robert Delaunay (1885–1941)

Robert Delaunay is a French artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,200. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Delaunay is recorded as sold in 2025 for $4,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Delaunay work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Delaunay work is $1,200.

The median Robert Delaunay print sells for $956 across 28 lots.

The median Robert Delaunay painting sells for $55,203 across 5 lots.

The median Robert Delaunay work on paper sells for $2,153 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 40 | $956‡ | $7,988 | 70% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 5 | $55,203 | $215,856 | — | 2004-04-01 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,153 | $2,783 | 40% | 2017-11-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $56‡ | $56‡ | — | 2026-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $215,856 | $215,900 | — | 2024-02-27 |

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

Robert Delaunay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (40 lots) median $956 with 70% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $55,203, record $215,856. A typical Robert Delaunay painting sells for around 58× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $215,856.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $829–$2,389 | $1,091 | $5,980 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $105–$1,495‡ | $937‡ | $7,988 |

‡ 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 | 2004 | $215,856 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $86,377 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $7,988 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $7,573 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,783 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,523 |
| Photography | 2026 | $56‡ |

‡ 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 Robert Delaunay worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Delaunay work is $1,200. The median Robert Delaunay print sells for $956 across 28 lots. The median Robert Delaunay painting sells for $55,203 across 5 lots. The median Robert Delaunay work on paper sells for $2,153 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Robert Delaunay print?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Delaunay print is $956. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Delaunay's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Delaunay print is $7,988.

### What is the average price of a medium Robert Delaunay print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Delaunay print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $937, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Delaunay's auction record?

Robert Delaunay's auction record is $215,900, 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, “Robert Delaunay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/delaunay-robert (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.