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# Dominique Lagru (1873–1960)

## What is Dominique Lagru’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Dominique Lagru at 5 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,468 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,141–$1,691, n=6). The auction record is $6,977 for Naissance de la propriété (2016, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naissance de la propriété, 1951 | Tempera on panel | $6,977 | Tajan | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Pêcheurs, Côte d’Ivoire, 1955 | Huile sur panneau | $5,896 | Tajan | Dec 2012 |
| 3 | Golgotha, 1951 | Huile sur bois | $5,459 | Tajan | Dec 2012 |
| 4 | Bouquet de fleurs | Huile sur toile | $4,655 | Tajan | Dec 2011 |
| 5 | Les anthropomorphes, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $4,006 | Tajan | Dec 2011 |
| 6 | La peste, 1952 | Huile sur toile | $3,782 | Tajan | Dec 2011 |
| 7 | Le rêve de Niestzsche. La nouvelle hiérarchie, 1957 | Huile sur panneau | $3,348 | Tajan | Sep 2013 |
| 8 | ƒ Dominique Lagru (1873-1960) Premier propriétaire, 1956 Huile sur toile Signée, titrée et datée en bas à droite 60 x 81 cm, 1956 | Huile sur toile | $2,670 | Tajan | Dec 2011 |
| 9 | L’artiste dans son atelier, 1955 | Huile sur panneau | $2,621 | Tajan | Dec 2012 |
| 10 | Voyage interplanétaire, 1956 | Huile sur panneau | $2,621 | Tajan | Dec 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $1,568 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $3,782 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,338 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dominique Lagru is a France artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,529. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Dominique Lagru sold in 2024 for $1,757, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dominique Lagru work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dominique Lagru work is $1,529.

The median Dominique Lagru painting sells for $1,511 across 32 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Dominique Lagru paintings typically sell for $894–$1,563 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $1,511† | $6,977 | 72.7% | 2026-02-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $894–$1,563† | $1,115† | $4,655 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,490–$5,095† | $3,226† | $6,977 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $6,977 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $5,896 |

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 Dominique Lagru worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dominique Lagru work is $1,529. The median Dominique Lagru painting sells for $1,511 across 32 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dominique Lagru paintings typically sell for $894–$1,563 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Dominique Lagru painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dominique Lagru painting is $1,511. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dominique Lagru's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dominique Lagru painting is $6,977.

### What is the average price of a small Dominique Lagru painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dominique Lagru painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Dominique Lagru painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dominique Lagru painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,226, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dominique Lagru's auction record?

Dominique Lagru's auction record is $6,977, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dominique Lagru auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dominique-lagru (updated 2026-11-01).

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.