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# Félix Labisse (1905–1982)

## What is Félix Labisse’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 189 auction results for Félix Labisse at 34 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,205 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,422–$17,130, n=16). The auction record is $129,983 for Histoire Naturelle (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Histoire Naturelle, 1943 | Oil paint | $129,983 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 2 | LE RENDEZ-VOUS SUR LE BLOKSBERG | Huile sur toile | $66,605 | Sotheby's | May 2012 |
| 3 | L'Étrangère, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $56,216 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Vénus, 1931 | Oil paint | $55,243 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Le Trésor des templiers | Oil on canvas | $52,830 | Sotheby's | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | Idylle masquée, 1930 | Oil paint | $51,804 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 7 | Le baptême de l'air, 1942 | Oil paint | $43,170 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 8 | Viviane, 1905 | — | $40,915 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Le rendez-vous sur le Bloksberg, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $39,063 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Andromède, 1943 | Oil paint | $38,314 | Christie's | Apr 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 61 | $13,488 |
| Other | 18 | $9,245 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $1,568 |
| Prints | 19 | $148 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 77 | $8,196 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $6,882 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 189 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Félix Labisse is a French artist with 249 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,771. 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 Félix Labisse sold in 2026 for $32,784, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Félix Labisse work worth?

Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Félix Labisse work is $5,771.

The median Félix Labisse painting sells for $12,023 across 85 lots.

The median Félix Labisse print sells for $145 across 42 lots.

The median Félix Labisse work on paper sells for $1,212 across 29 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Félix Labisse paintings typically sell for $6,308–$26,414 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Félix Labisse prints typically sell for $118–$238 (the middle half of 36 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 | 53 | $145†‡ | $1,639† | 79.2% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 106 | $12,023†‡ | $129,983 | 80.2% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $1,212† | $9,724 | 74.4% | 2026-09-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $12,168 | $15,460 | — | 2022-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $52,317 | $129,983 | — | 2024-04-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Félix Labisse's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (53 lots) median $145 with 79.2% sell-through. Paintings (106 lots) median $12,023, record $129,983. A typical Félix Labisse painting sells for around 83× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $52,317.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $118–$238†‡ | $147†‡ | $431 |

† 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) | 17 | $7,768–$10,521†‡ | $9,578†‡ | $17,901 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $6,308–$26,414†‡ | $13,872†‡ | $129,983 |

† 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) | 15 | $339–$2,217† | $875† | $3,272 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $892–$7,397† | $1,836† | $9,724 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $129,983 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $66,605 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $15,460 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,724 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $9,472 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $8,876 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,639† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $463‡ |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Félix Labisse worth?

Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Félix Labisse work is $5,771. The median Félix Labisse painting sells for $12,023 across 85 lots. The median Félix Labisse print sells for $145 across 42 lots. The median Félix Labisse work on paper sells for $1,212 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Félix Labisse paintings typically sell for $6,308–$26,414 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Félix Labisse prints typically sell for $118–$238 (the middle half of 36 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 Félix Labisse painting?

Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Félix Labisse painting is $12,023. 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 Félix Labisse's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Félix Labisse painting is $129,983.

### What is the average price of a Félix Labisse print?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Félix Labisse print is $145. 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 Félix Labisse's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Félix Labisse print is $1,639. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,639 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Félix Labisse work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Félix Labisse work on paper is $1,212. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Félix Labisse's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Félix Labisse work on paper is $9,724.

### What is the average price of a medium Félix Labisse painting?

Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Félix Labisse painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,872, 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 Félix Labisse print?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Félix Labisse print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $147, 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 Félix Labisse's auction record?

Félix Labisse's auction record is $129,983, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Félix Labisse auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/felix-labisse (updated 2026-11-03).

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.