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# Ferdinand du Puigaudeau (1864–1930)

## What is Ferdinand du Puigaudeau’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Ferdinand du Puigaudeau at 9 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $28,963 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,040–$44,450, n=5). The auction record is $93,661 for Coup de vent au soleil couchant (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coup de vent au soleil couchant | Oil paint | $93,661 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Venise, San Giorgio au clair de lune, 1904 | Oil paint | $92,731 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Fête foraine en Bretagne, 1900 | Oil paint | $88,762 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Paysage de bord de mer, 1911 | Oil paint | $81,250 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Winter landscape, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $77,245 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Barque sur la Brière au crépuscule, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $69,300 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Coucher de soleil | Oil on canvas | $62,545 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Fille de l'artiste au bonnet bleu | Oil on canvas | $56,700 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | Bord de Loire au Clair de Lune | — | $49,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 10 | Allée d'oeillets a Kervaudu | Oil on canvas | $46,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $30,988 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $32,760 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ferdinand du Puigaudeau is a French artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $28,700. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ferdinand du Puigaudeau sold in 2025 for $44,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ferdinand du Puigaudeau work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand du Puigaudeau work is $28,700.

The median Ferdinand du Puigaudeau painting sells for $29,089 across 36 lots.

The median Ferdinand du Puigaudeau work on paper sells for $3,901 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ferdinand du Puigaudeau paintings typically sell for $21,845–$48,974 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $29,089† | $93,661 | 92.3% | 2025-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,901 | $5,084 | — | 2021-03-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $92,731 | $93,661 | — | 2025-04-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $21,845–$48,974† | $32,630† | $93,661 |

† 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 | 2025 | $93,661 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $92,731 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $5,084 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,901 |

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 Ferdinand du Puigaudeau worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand du Puigaudeau work is $28,700. The median Ferdinand du Puigaudeau painting sells for $29,089 across 36 lots. The median Ferdinand du Puigaudeau work on paper sells for $3,901 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ferdinand du Puigaudeau paintings typically sell for $21,845–$48,974 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ferdinand du Puigaudeau painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand du Puigaudeau painting is $29,089. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ferdinand du Puigaudeau's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand du Puigaudeau painting is $93,661.

### What is the average price of a medium Ferdinand du Puigaudeau painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ferdinand du Puigaudeau painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $32,630, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ferdinand du Puigaudeau's auction record?

Ferdinand du Puigaudeau's auction record is $93,661, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ferdinand du Puigaudeau auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ferdinand-du-puigaudeau (updated 2026-11-01).

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.