DESNOS, FERDINAND (1901–1958)
DESNOS, FERDINAND is a French artist with 176 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $929. 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 DESNOS, FERDINAND sold in 2025 for $5,945, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DESNOS, FERDINAND work is $929.
The median DESNOS, FERDINAND painting sells for $1,727 across 78 lots.
The median DESNOS, FERDINAND work on paper sells for $225 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) DESNOS, FERDINAND paintings typically sell for $419–$1,587 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) DESNOS, FERDINAND paintings typically sell for $1,967–$3,339 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 107 | $1,727†‡ | $19,652 | 72.9% | 2026-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $225† | $781 | 40% | 2021-05-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $10,809 | $19,652 | — | 2012-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $419–$1,587†‡ | $894†‡ | $5,678 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $1,967–$3,339† | $2,225† | $11,792 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,756–$9,826 | $6,676 | $19,652 |
† 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) | 8 | $154–$355† | $225† | $781 |
† 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 | 2012 | $19,652 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $12,239 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $781 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $659 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a DESNOS, FERDINAND worth?
Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DESNOS, FERDINAND work is $929. The median DESNOS, FERDINAND painting sells for $1,727 across 78 lots. The median DESNOS, FERDINAND work on paper sells for $225 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) DESNOS, FERDINAND paintings typically sell for $419–$1,587 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) DESNOS, FERDINAND paintings typically sell for $1,967–$3,339 (the middle half of 29 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 DESNOS, FERDINAND painting?
Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DESNOS, FERDINAND painting is $1,727. 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 DESNOS, FERDINAND's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a DESNOS, FERDINAND painting is $19,652.
What is the average price of a DESNOS, FERDINAND work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DESNOS, FERDINAND work on paper is $225. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is DESNOS, FERDINAND's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a DESNOS, FERDINAND work on paper is $781.
What is the average price of a small DESNOS, FERDINAND painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small DESNOS, FERDINAND painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $894, 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 DESNOS, FERDINAND painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium DESNOS, FERDINAND painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,225, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is DESNOS, FERDINAND's auction record?
DESNOS, FERDINAND's auction record is $19,652, set in 2012.
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