François Boucher (1703–1770)
François Boucher is a French artist with 441 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $14,700. 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 François Boucher sold in 2026 for $33,798, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 319 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Boucher work is $14,700.
The median François Boucher work on paper sells for $15,143 across 185 lots.
The median François Boucher painting sells for $50,384 across 77 lots.
The median François Boucher print sells for $264 across 23 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) François Boucher work on papers typically sell for $4,219–$42,000 (the middle half of 143 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) François Boucher paintings typically sell for $4,934–$150,000 (the middle half of 41 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 | 35 | $264†‡ | $119,014 | 65.7% | 2026-05-05 |
| Paintings | 97 | $50,384†‡ | $1.7M | 79.4% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 211 | $15,143†‡ | $361,000 | 87.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 1 | $12,139 | $12,139 | — | 2024-06-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 41 | $276,000‡ | $1.7M | — | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
François Boucher's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $264 with 65.7% sell-through. Paintings (97 lots) median $50,384, record $1,692,500. A typical François Boucher painting sells for around 191× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 41 lots) the median is $276,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $167–$443†‡ | $319†‡ | $119,014 |
† 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) | 19 | $1,943–$56,650†‡ | $6,099†‡ | $1.7M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $4,934–$150,000†‡ | $50,384†‡ | $847,373 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $46,923–$313,499† | $66,920† | $1.5M |
† 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) | 143 | $4,219–$42,000†‡ | $17,640†‡ | $361,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,672–$25,637†‡ | $6,363†‡ | $127,476 |
† 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 | 2018 | $1.7M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $361,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $332,272 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $119,014 |
| Photography | 2024 | $12,139 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $5,952‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a François Boucher worth?
Across 319 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Boucher work is $14,700. The median François Boucher work on paper sells for $15,143 across 185 lots. The median François Boucher painting sells for $50,384 across 77 lots. The median François Boucher print sells for $264 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) François Boucher work on papers typically sell for $4,219–$42,000 (the middle half of 143 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) François Boucher paintings typically sell for $4,934–$150,000 (the middle half of 41 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 François Boucher work on paper?
Based on 185 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Boucher work on paper is $15,143. 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 François Boucher's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Boucher work on paper is $361,000.
What is the average price of a François Boucher painting?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Boucher painting is $50,384. 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 François Boucher's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Boucher painting is $1,692,500.
What is the average price of a François Boucher print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Boucher print is $264. 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 François Boucher's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Boucher print is $119,014.
What is the average price of a small François Boucher work on paper?
Based on 143 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François Boucher work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,640, 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 François Boucher painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium François Boucher painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $50,384, 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 François Boucher's auction record?
François Boucher's auction record is $1,692,500, set in 2018.
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