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# Dufy, Raoul (1877–1953)

## What is Dufy, Raoul’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 512 auction results for Dufy, Raoul at 71 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,780 including buyer’s premium (middle half $899–$3,094, n=9). The auction record is $536,000 for NICE, LA BAIE DES ANGES (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NICE, LA BAIE DES ANGES, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $536,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | L’orchestre à la chanteuse, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $533,240 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 3 | Le quintette rouge et bleu, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $441,039 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | La jetée, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $314,851 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 5 | Les voiles au sec, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $298,332 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 6 | La Tour Eiffel | Gouache and pencil on card | $273,702 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 7 | Le champ de courses de Deauville, 1950 | Gouache and watercolor on paper | $239,189 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 8 | Propriétaires, entraîneurs, jockeys, 1941 | Gouache and watercolour on paper | $228,270 | Christie's | Feb 2006 |
| 9 | La fontaine à Hyères, 1927 | Oil and gouache on canvas | $223,411 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 10 | L'atelier de Vence, 1945 | Oil on canvas | $219,646 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $123,000 |
| Works on paper | 54 | $9,839 |
| Prints | 98 | $1,234 |
| Other | 37 | $764 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 107 | $7,353 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $2,330 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 512 results from 71 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dufy, Raoul is a French artist with 633 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,300. 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 Dufy, Raoul is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,839; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Dufy, Raoul work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Dufy, Raoul work worth?

Across 471 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dufy, Raoul work is $2,300.

The median Dufy, Raoul print sells for $737 across 213 lots.

The median Dufy, Raoul work on paper sells for $4,326 across 153 lots.

The median Dufy, Raoul painting sells for $143,080 across 81 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Dufy, Raoul prints typically sell for $176–$2,232 (the middle half of 88 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Dufy, Raoul work on papers typically sell for $4,001–$94,463 (the middle half of 81 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 | 281 | $737†‡ | $28,400 | 75.8% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 83 | $143,080†‡ | $538,387 | 97.6% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 191 | $4,326†‡ | $453,086 | 80.1% | 2026-04-17 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,928 | $4,891 | — | 2009-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 63 | $206,512†‡ | $538,387 | — | 2023-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Dufy, Raoul's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (281 lots) median $737 with 75.8% sell-through. Paintings (83 lots) median $143,080, record $538,387. A typical Dufy, Raoul painting sells for around 194× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 63 lots) the median is $206,512.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $176–$2,232†‡ | $721†‡ | $28,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 77 | $234–$2,400†‡ | $816†‡ | $13,114 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $47,677–$107,184†‡ | $77,902†‡ | $441,039 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $95,198–$320,082†‡ | $178,059†‡ | $538,387 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $697–$4,505†‡ | $1,395†‡ | $75,887 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 81 | $4,001–$94,463†‡ | $20,184†‡ | $453,086 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 1999 | $538,387 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $536,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $453,086 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $388,219 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $28,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $27,988 |
| Photography | 2002 | $4,891 |
| Photography | 2009 | $965 |

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 Dufy, Raoul worth?

Across 471 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dufy, Raoul work is $2,300. The median Dufy, Raoul print sells for $737 across 213 lots. The median Dufy, Raoul work on paper sells for $4,326 across 153 lots. The median Dufy, Raoul painting sells for $143,080 across 81 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dufy, Raoul prints typically sell for $176–$2,232 (the middle half of 88 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Dufy, Raoul work on papers typically sell for $4,001–$94,463 (the middle half of 81 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 Dufy, Raoul print?

Based on 213 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dufy, Raoul print is $737. 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 Dufy, Raoul's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dufy, Raoul print is $28,400.

### What is the average price of a Dufy, Raoul work on paper?

Based on 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dufy, Raoul work on paper is $4,326. 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 Dufy, Raoul's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dufy, Raoul work on paper is $453,086.

### What is the average price of a Dufy, Raoul painting?

Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dufy, Raoul painting is $143,080. 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 Dufy, Raoul's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dufy, Raoul painting is $538,387.

### What is the average price of a small Dufy, Raoul print?

Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dufy, Raoul print (small (under 50 cm)) is $721, 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 the average price of a medium Dufy, Raoul work on paper?

Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dufy, Raoul work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,184, 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 Dufy, Raoul's auction record?

Dufy, Raoul's auction record is $538,387, set in 1999.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.