Edgar Degas (1834–1917)
What is Edgar Degas’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,404 auction results for Edgar Degas at 76 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $44,468 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,229–$192,635, n=136). The auction record is $41,610,000 for Petite danseuse de quatorze ans (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petite danseuse de quatorze ans, 1927 | Bronze | $41,610,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Petite danseuse de quatorze ans | Bronze with muslin skirt and satin hair ribbon on a wooden base | $33,059,939 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Danseuses à la barre, 1880 | Charcoal | $26,534,708 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 4 | PETITE DANSEUSE DE QUATORZE ANS | Bronze with muslin skirt and satin hair ribbon on wooden base | $18,866,133 | Sotheby's | Feb 2009 |
| 5 | Dans les coulisses, 1882 | Pastel on linen canvas | $12,848,905 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 6 | APRÈS LE BAIN (FEMME S'ESSUYANT) | Pastel on paper laid down on board | $12,230,763 | Sotheby's | Feb 2013 |
| 7 | Trois danseuses, 1900 | Pastel on joined paper laid down on board | $11,925,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 8 | Danseuse, 1880 | Pastel on paper mounted on board | $11,754,000 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 9 | Danseuses, 1896 | Pastel on paper laid down on board | $10,722,500 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 10 | Petite danseuse de quatorze ans, 1879 | Bronze with brown patina, muslin skirt, satin hair ribbon and wooden base | $10,311,500 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $643,415 |
| Sculpture | 249 | $228,260 |
| Works on paper | 432 | $130,541 |
| Photographs | 6 | $29,100 |
| Other | 156 | $23,220 |
| Prints | 313 | $2,523 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 248 | $434,741 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 850 | $40,048 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,404 results from 76 houses · How we compute these figures
Edgar Degas is a French artist with 1,735 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $47,425. 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 Edgar Degas sold in 2026 for $85,346, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,388 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Degas work is $47,425.
The median Edgar Degas work on paper sells for $98,500 across 503 lots.
The median Edgar Degas print sells for $2,176 across 411 lots.
The median Edgar Degas sculpture sells for $115,786 across 324 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edgar Degas prints typically sell for $937–$10,324 (the middle half of 362 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Edgar Degas work on papers typically sell for $23,940–$128,927 (the middle half of 305 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 | 453 | $2,176†‡ | $3.4M | 90.7% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 62 | $416,171‡ | $12.8M | 91.9% | 2026-07-22 |
| Works on Paper | 548 | $98,500†‡ | $26.5M | 91.8% | 2026-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 421 | $115,786†‡ | $41.6M | 77% | 2026-10-16 |
| Photography | 7 | $16,492 | $59,146 | — | 2023-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 527 | $411,983†‡ | $41.6M | — | 2026-10-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edgar Degas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (453 lots) median $2,176 with 90.7% sell-through. Paintings (62 lots) median $416,171, record $12,848,905. A typical Edgar Degas painting sells for around 191× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 527 lots) the median is $411,983.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 362 | $937–$10,324†‡ | $2,263†‡ | $3.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,081–$5,189‡ | $3,120‡ | $21,150 |
† 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) | 31 | $102,899–$794,334‡ | $264,600‡ | $5.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $172,951–$3.2M | $1M | $12.8M |
‡ 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) | 305 | $23,940–$128,927†‡ | $62,400†‡ | $9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 182 | $126,268–$890,875‡ | $434,370‡ | $26.5M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 264 | $10,119–$292,250†‡ | $95,024†‡ | $4.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $10,718–$745,250†‡ | $337,192†‡ | $41.6M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $8,653–$36,600 | $16,492 | $59,146 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $41.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $33.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $26.5M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $12.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12.2M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $7.7M |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2.7M |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edgar Degas worth?
Across 1,388 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Degas work is $47,425. The median Edgar Degas work on paper sells for $98,500 across 503 lots. The median Edgar Degas print sells for $2,176 across 411 lots. The median Edgar Degas sculpture sells for $115,786 across 324 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edgar Degas prints typically sell for $937–$10,324 (the middle half of 362 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Edgar Degas work on papers typically sell for $23,940–$128,927 (the middle half of 305 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 Edgar Degas work on paper?
Based on 503 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Degas work on paper is $98,500. 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 Edgar Degas's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar Degas work on paper is $26,534,708.
What is the average price of a Edgar Degas print?
Based on 411 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Degas print is $2,176. 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 Edgar Degas's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar Degas print is $3,355,166.
What is the average price of a Edgar Degas sculpture?
Based on 324 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Degas sculpture is $115,786. 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 Edgar Degas's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar Degas sculpture is $41,610,000.
What is the average price of a small Edgar Degas print?
Based on 362 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edgar Degas print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,263, 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 small Edgar Degas work on paper?
Based on 305 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edgar Degas work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $62,400, 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 Edgar Degas's auction record?
Edgar Degas's auction record is $41,610,000, set in 2022.
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