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# Émile Lafamé (1934–2017)

Émile Lafamé is an artist with 128 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $157.

A work by Émile Lafamé sold in 2023 for $424, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Émile Lafamé work worth?

Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Émile Lafamé work is $157.

The median Émile Lafamé painting sells for $157 across 125 lots.

The median Émile Lafamé work on paper sells for $78 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Émile Lafamé paintings typically sell for $133–$290 (the middle half of 79 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Émile Lafamé paintings typically sell for $63–$98 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 125 | $157 | $3,196 | — | 2023-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $78 | $78 | — | 2021-05-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $533 | $3,196 | — | 2021-05-06 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $63–$98 | $78 | $329 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 79 | $133–$290 | $188 | $1,312 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $141–$361 | $204 | $3,196 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,196 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,312 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $78 |

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 Émile Lafamé worth?

Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Émile Lafamé work is $157. The median Émile Lafamé painting sells for $157 across 125 lots. The median Émile Lafamé work on paper sells for $78 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Émile Lafamé paintings typically sell for $133–$290 (the middle half of 79 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Émile Lafamé paintings typically sell for $63–$98 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Émile Lafamé painting?

Based on 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Émile Lafamé painting is $157.

### What is Émile Lafamé's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Émile Lafamé painting is $3,196.

### What is the average price of a medium Émile Lafamé painting?

Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Émile Lafamé painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Émile Lafamé painting?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Émile Lafamé painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $78, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Émile Lafamé's auction record?

Émile Lafamé's auction record is $3,196, set in 2021.

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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.