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# Fernand Toussaint (1873–1963)

## What is Fernand Toussaint’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 98 auction results for Fernand Toussaint at 31 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,687 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,472–$26,759, n=5). The auction record is $132,928 for Femme élégante au parc, Paris (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Femme élégante au parc, Paris, 1873 | Oil paint | $132,928 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 2 | Femme élégante à l'opéra, 1873 | Oil paint | $61,944 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 3 | Femme lisant, 1873 | Painting | $61,561 | Bonhams | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | Elégante au parasol | Oil paint | $56,700 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 5 | The Young Connaisseuse, oil on canvas | Oil on canvas | $51,335 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 6 | Femme arrangeant un bouquet de fleurs | Oil paint | $44,100 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 7 | Nue à l'éventail, 1873 | Oil paint | $42,241 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 8 | CAFE JACQMOTTE, 1896 | — | $42,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2006 |
| 9 | La croisière | Oil on canvas | $41,773 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Elegant Lady with Parasol | Oil on canvasboard | $35,560 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $11,542 |
| Other | 10 | $1,775 |
| Prints | 9 | $875 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $10,454 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $6,238 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 98 results from 31 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fernand Toussaint is a Belgian artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,115. 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 Fernand Toussaint is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,609; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Fernand Toussaint works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Fernand Toussaint work worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernand Toussaint work is $5,115.

The median Fernand Toussaint painting sells for $7,812 across 60 lots.

The median Fernand Toussaint print sells for $765 across 12 lots.

The median Fernand Toussaint work on paper sells for $3,258 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Fernand Toussaint paintings typically sell for $2,507–$25,000 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Fernand Toussaint paintings typically sell for $3,550–$11,169 (the middle half of 24 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 | 15 | $765† | $42,000 | 80% | 2025-04-25 |
| Paintings | 68 | $7,812†‡ | $132,928 | 88.2% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,258† | $4,000† | 75% | 2017-07-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $61,561 | $132,928 | — | 2023-01-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Fernand Toussaint's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $765 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (68 lots) median $7,812, record $132,928. A typical Fernand Toussaint painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $61,561.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $517–$6,674† | $780† | $42,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $3,550–$11,169† | $6,238† | $56,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $2,507–$25,000†‡ | $8,255†‡ | $132,928 |

† 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 | 2004 | $132,928 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $61,944 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $42,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $14,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $4,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,258 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Fernand Toussaint worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernand Toussaint work is $5,115. The median Fernand Toussaint painting sells for $7,812 across 60 lots. The median Fernand Toussaint print sells for $765 across 12 lots. The median Fernand Toussaint work on paper sells for $3,258 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fernand Toussaint paintings typically sell for $2,507–$25,000 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Fernand Toussaint paintings typically sell for $3,550–$11,169 (the middle half of 24 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 Fernand Toussaint painting?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernand Toussaint painting is $7,812. 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 Fernand Toussaint's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernand Toussaint painting is $132,928.

### What is the average price of a Fernand Toussaint print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernand Toussaint print is $765. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Fernand Toussaint's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernand Toussaint print is $42,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Fernand Toussaint painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fernand Toussaint painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,255, 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 Fernand Toussaint painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fernand Toussaint painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,238, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Fernand Toussaint's auction record?

Fernand Toussaint's auction record is $132,928, set in 2004.

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