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# Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863)

## What is Eugène Delacroix’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 372 auction results for Eugène Delacroix at 48 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,289 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,608–$13,983, n=47). The auction record is $9,875,000 for Tigre jouant avec une tortue (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tigre jouant avec une tortue, 1862 | Oil paint | $9,875,000 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Le 28 juillet – la liberté guidant le peuple, 1830 | Oil paint | $4,203,580 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 3 | Lion et lionne dans les montagnes, 1847 | Pastel | $3,209,535 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 4 | Lion et lionne dans les montagnes, 1847 | Pastel | $847,373 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Combat d'un lion et d'un tigre, 1856 | Watercolour heightened with white on paper | $607,965 | Christie's | Jan 2008 |
| 6 | Apollo slays Python, 1850 | Oil paint | $561,390 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 7 | Arab Stalking a Lion, 1849 | Oil paint | $547,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 8 | Arab stalking a lion, 1849 | Oil paint | $365,121 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 9 | Portrait de jeune maure | Crayon et estompe sur papier | $247,699 | Art Valorem | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Ecce Homo, 1850 | Painting | $237,548 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $169,590 |
| Works on paper | 119 | $5,289 |
| Other | 72 | $2,542 |
| Prints | 114 | $735 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $3,640 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 240 | $2,620 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $394 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 372 results from 48 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Eugène Delacroix is a French artist with 558 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,333. 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 Eugène Delacroix sold in 2026 for $5,961, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Eugène Delacroix work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Eugène Delacroix work worth?

Across 361 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eugène Delacroix work is $2,333.

The median Eugène Delacroix work on paper sells for $4,388 across 158 lots.

The median Eugène Delacroix print sells for $700 across 138 lots.

The median Eugène Delacroix painting sells for $39,904 across 39 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Eugène Delacroix work on papers typically sell for $2,205–$11,489 (the middle half of 129 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Eugène Delacroix prints typically sell for $424–$1,800 (the middle half of 112 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 | 172 | $700†‡ | $40,000 | 80.2% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 47 | $39,904†‡ | $9.9M | 83% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 181 | $4,388†‡ | $3.2M | 87.3% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $218,500 | $9.9M | — | 2026-07-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Eugène Delacroix's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (172 lots) median $700 with 80.2% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $39,904, record $9,875,000. A typical Eugène Delacroix painting sells for around 57× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $218,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 112 | $424–$1,800†‡ | $750†‡ | $40,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $240–$777‡ | $342‡ | $3,500 |

† 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) | 24 | $13,171–$135,765†‡ | $43,826†‡ | $547,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,814–$1.1M† | $35,939† | $9.9M |

† 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) | 129 | $2,205–$11,489†‡ | $4,689†‡ | $3.2M |

† 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 | 2018 | $9.9M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $847,373 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $40,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $38,432 |

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 Eugène Delacroix worth?

Across 361 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eugène Delacroix work is $2,333. The median Eugène Delacroix work on paper sells for $4,388 across 158 lots. The median Eugène Delacroix print sells for $700 across 138 lots. The median Eugène Delacroix painting sells for $39,904 across 39 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eugène Delacroix work on papers typically sell for $2,205–$11,489 (the middle half of 129 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Eugène Delacroix prints typically sell for $424–$1,800 (the middle half of 112 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 Eugène Delacroix work on paper?

Based on 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eugène Delacroix work on paper is $4,388. 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 Eugène Delacroix's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eugène Delacroix work on paper is $3,209,535.

### What is the average price of a Eugène Delacroix print?

Based on 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eugène Delacroix print is $700. 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 Eugène Delacroix's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eugène Delacroix print is $40,000.

### What is the average price of a Eugène Delacroix painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eugène Delacroix painting is $39,904. 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 Eugène Delacroix's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eugène Delacroix painting is $9,875,000.

### What is the average price of a small Eugène Delacroix work on paper?

Based on 129 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eugène Delacroix work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,689, 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 Eugène Delacroix print?

Based on 112 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eugène Delacroix print (small (under 50 cm)) is $750, 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 Eugène Delacroix's auction record?

Eugène Delacroix's auction record is $9,875,000, set in 2018.

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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.