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# Félix Vallotton (1865–1925)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 875 auction results for Félix Vallotton at 30 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,822 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,290–$5,910, n=107). The auction record is $4,469,489 for Cinq heures (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cinq heures, 1898 | Gouache | $4,469,489 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | En promenade, 1865 | — | $2,971,240 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 3 | Femme couchée dormant (Le Sommeil), 1899 | On paper laid down on board mounted on cradled panel | $2,856,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | En promenade, 1895 | Oil paint | $2,076,027 | Christie's | Feb 2006 |
| 5 | Baigneuse aux roseaux, 1895 | Oil on canvas | $1,917,180 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Paysage à Marcillac, 1925 | Oil paint | $1,817,024 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Les genêts en fleurs, Avallon, 1923 | Huile sur toile | $1,501,049 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 8 | Environs de Cagnes le soir, 1924 | Huile sur toile | $1,366,901 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Un soir sur la Loire, 1923 | Oil paint | $1,074,139 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | La Dame au caniche, 1895 | Öl auf Malkarton | $1,064,303 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 82 | $190,527 |
| Prints | 281 | $3,075 |
| Works on paper | 60 | $2,361 |
| Other | 112 | $1,822 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 69 | $210,129 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 431 | $2,565 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 875 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Félix Vallotton is a Swiss artist with 1,091 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,140. 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 Vallotton sold in 2026 for $15,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Félix Vallotton work worth?

Across 871 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Félix Vallotton work is $3,140.

The median Félix Vallotton print sells for $2,170 across 491 lots.

The median Félix Vallotton work on paper sells for $2,174 across 193 lots.

The median Félix Vallotton painting sells for $138,896 across 146 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Félix Vallotton prints typically sell for $961–$5,500 (the middle half of 457 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Félix Vallotton work on papers typically sell for $1,442–$4,559 (the middle half of 189 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 | 550 | $2,170†‡ | $437,915 | 89.3% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 189 | $138,896†‡ | $2.1M | 77.2% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 209 | $2,174†‡ | $4.5M | 92.3% | 2026-06-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $30,719 | $30,719 | — | 2025-04-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 113 | $260,632†‡ | $4.5M | — | 2026-06-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Félix Vallotton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (550 lots) median $2,170 with 89.3% sell-through. Paintings (189 lots) median $138,896, record $2,076,027. A typical Félix Vallotton painting sells for around 64× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 113 lots) the median is $260,632.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 457 | $961–$5,500†‡ | $2,422†‡ | $437,915 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $319–$1,198†‡ | $549†‡ | $6,969 |

† 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) | 29 | $36,941–$138,892†‡ | $91,077†‡ | $2.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 112 | $97,646–$440,156†‡ | $167,389†‡ | $1.8M |

† 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) | 189 | $1,442–$4,559†‡ | $2,126†‡ | $84,924‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2.9M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $2.1M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.9M |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $437,915 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $170,937 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $30,719 |

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 Vallotton worth?

Across 871 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Félix Vallotton work is $3,140. The median Félix Vallotton print sells for $2,170 across 491 lots. The median Félix Vallotton work on paper sells for $2,174 across 193 lots. The median Félix Vallotton painting sells for $138,896 across 146 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Félix Vallotton prints typically sell for $961–$5,500 (the middle half of 457 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Félix Vallotton work on papers typically sell for $1,442–$4,559 (the middle half of 189 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 Vallotton print?

Based on 491 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Félix Vallotton print is $2,170. 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 Vallotton's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Félix Vallotton print is $437,915.

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

Based on 193 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Félix Vallotton work on paper is $2,174. 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 Vallotton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Félix Vallotton work on paper is $4,469,489.

### What is the average price of a Félix Vallotton painting?

Based on 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Félix Vallotton painting is $138,896. 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 Vallotton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Félix Vallotton painting is $2,076,027.

### What is the average price of a small Félix Vallotton print?

Based on 457 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Félix Vallotton print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,422, 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 Félix Vallotton work on paper?

Based on 189 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Félix Vallotton work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,126, 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 Vallotton's auction record?

Félix Vallotton's auction record is $4,469,489, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Félix Vallotton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/felix-vallotton (updated 2026-11-02).

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.