Denise Gatard (1908–1991)
What is Denise Gatard’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Denise Gatard at 16 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,891 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,797–$4,656, n=12). The auction record is $50,000 for Table lamp (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Table lamp, 1950s | Architectural terracotta | $50,000 | Phillips | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Table lamp | Architectural terracotta | $21,250 | Phillips | Dec 2018 |
| 3 | Lampe, vers 1960, 1908 | Crackled glazed ceramic ; fabric shade | $16,609 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Lampe de table, 1960 | Céramique émaillée | $13,065 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Grand vase diabolo en faïence, circa 1960 | Earthenware, green enamel, white interior | $10,954 | Tajan | Mar 2016 |
| 6 | DENISE GATARD (1921-1992) Important vase en faïence, circa 1950, corps sphérique sur large piédouche, col évasé, émail blanc, circa 1950 | Faïence | $10,473 | Tajan | May 2012 |
| 7 | Table basse, 1921 | Céramique et fer forgé Date de création : vers 1950 H 40 cm × Ø 85 cm | $10,429 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | PIED DE LAMPE, circa 1960 | En faïence émaillée blanc, à légers reflets bleutés | $9,795 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2016 |
| 9 | Low table, circa 1955 | Ceramics | $8,750 | Phillips | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | Lampe, circa 1960 | Enameled earthenware and fabric shade | $7,715 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $5,059 |
| Other | 30 | $2,765 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $8,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $2,893 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Denise Gatard is a French artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,508. 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 Denise Gatard sold in 2026 for $10,429, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denise Gatard work is $2,508.
The median Denise Gatard sculpture sells for $4,788 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $4,788† | $8,750 | 40% | 2018-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $18,930 | $50,000 | — | 2025-10-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $8,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $825† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Denise Gatard worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denise Gatard work is $2,508. The median Denise Gatard sculpture sells for $4,788 across 2 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 Denise Gatard's auction record?
Denise Gatard's auction record is $50,000, set in 2018.
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