Maurice Esteve (1904–2001)
Maurice Esteve is a French artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,009. 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 Maurice Esteve sold in 2026 for $39,561, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Maurice Esteve on OpeningBid →What is a Maurice Esteve work worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Esteve work is $1,009.
The median Maurice Esteve print sells for $534 across 93 lots.
The median Maurice Esteve work on paper sells for $30,195 across 10 lots.
The median Maurice Esteve painting sells for $52,856 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice Esteve prints typically sell for $385–$1,053 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Esteve prints typically sell for $102–$605 (the middle half of 27 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 | 153 | $534†‡ | $5,214† | 60.8% | 2026-09-16 |
| Paintings | 6 | $52,856‡ | $292,407 | 83.3% | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $30,195†‡ | $66,171 | 90.9% | 2026-04-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $62,435†‡ | $292,407 | — | 2026-04-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Maurice Esteve's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (153 lots) median $534 with 60.8% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $52,856, record $292,407. A typical Maurice Esteve painting sells for around 99× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $62,435.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $102–$605†‡ | $227†‡ | $2,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $385–$1,053†‡ | $674†‡ | $5,214† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $41,547–$105,143‡ | $52,856‡ | $292,407 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $26,356–$46,450†‡ | $35,986†‡ | $66,171 |
† 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 | 2026 | $292,407 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $105,143‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $66,171 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $58,698 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $5,214† |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $3,149† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maurice Esteve worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Esteve work is $1,009. The median Maurice Esteve print sells for $534 across 93 lots. The median Maurice Esteve work on paper sells for $30,195 across 10 lots. The median Maurice Esteve painting sells for $52,856 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice Esteve prints typically sell for $385–$1,053 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Esteve prints typically sell for $102–$605 (the middle half of 27 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 Maurice Esteve print?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Esteve print is $534. 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 Maurice Esteve's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Esteve print is $5,214. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,214 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Maurice Esteve work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Esteve work on paper is $30,195. 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 Maurice Esteve's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Esteve work on paper is $66,171.
What is the average price of a medium Maurice Esteve print?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maurice Esteve print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $674, 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 Maurice Esteve print?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice Esteve print (small (under 50 cm)) is $227, 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 Maurice Esteve's auction record?
Maurice Esteve's auction record is $292,407, set in 2026.
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