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# François Desnoyer (1894–1972)

## What is François Desnoyer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for François Desnoyer at 20 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $258 including buyer’s premium (middle half $198–$574, n=23). The auction record is $18,410 for Parisiens de la rue Mouffetard (place Saint-Médard, Paris 5ème) (2021, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parisiens de la rue Mouffetard (place Saint-Médard, Paris 5ème), 1927 | Huile sur toile | $18,410 | Ader | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Paysage, 1894 | Oil paint | $18,000 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 3 | Banuyls, 1963 | Huile sur toile | $10,533 | Ader | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | Nu à l'estampe japonaise | Huile sur toile | $10,161 | Ader | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | Bords de la Garonne à Toulouse, 1936 | Huile sur toile | $9,514 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| 6 | Moguirec, le port, 1959 | Huile sur panneau | $8,440 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| 7 | Rue à Corbères | Huile sur toile | $6,196 | Ader | Dec 2014 |
| 8 | Baigneurs à Montigny-sur-Loing | Huile sur toile | $5,559 | Ader | May 2015 |
| 9 | Spakenburg, 1956 | Huile sur toile | $5,559 | Ader | May 2015 |
| 10 | Vue du port d'Alger, 1948 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "DESNOYER | $5,521 | Artcurial | Nov 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $2,446 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $679 |
| Other | 27 | $459 |
| Prints | 6 | $155 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $2,446 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $678 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


François Desnoyer is a French artist with 133 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,037. 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 Desnoyer is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,106; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a François Desnoyer work worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Desnoyer work is $1,037.

The median François Desnoyer painting sells for $2,446 across 59 lots.

The median François Desnoyer work on paper sells for $459 across 33 lots.

The median François Desnoyer print sells for $118 across 12 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) François Desnoyer paintings typically sell for $1,995–$4,537 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) François Desnoyer work on papers typically sell for $261–$678 (the middle half of 27 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 | 12 | $118‡ | $1,531 | — | 2026-10-23 |
| Paintings | 62 | $2,446†‡ | $18,410 | 95.2% | 2026-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $459†‡ | $3,683 | 97.1% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $10,347 | $18,410 | — | 2021-04-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

François Desnoyer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $118. Paintings (62 lots) median $2,446, record $18,410. A typical François Desnoyer painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $10,347.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $41–$156‡ | $122‡ | $258 |

‡ 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) | 24 | $1,023–$2,045†‡ | $1,469†‡ | $3,060 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $1,995–$4,537‡ | $3,516‡ | $18,000 |

† 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) | 27 | $261–$678†‡ | $459†‡ | $3,683 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $265–$993‡ | $614‡ | $2,107 |

† 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 | 2021 | $18,410 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $18,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,683 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,107 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,531 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $258 |

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 François Desnoyer worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Desnoyer work is $1,037. The median François Desnoyer painting sells for $2,446 across 59 lots. The median François Desnoyer work on paper sells for $459 across 33 lots. The median François Desnoyer print sells for $118 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) François Desnoyer paintings typically sell for $1,995–$4,537 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) François Desnoyer work on papers typically sell for $261–$678 (the middle half of 27 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 Desnoyer painting?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Desnoyer painting is $2,446. 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 Desnoyer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François Desnoyer painting is $18,410.

### What is the average price of a François Desnoyer work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Desnoyer work on paper is $459. 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 Desnoyer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François Desnoyer work on paper is $3,683.

### What is the average price of a François Desnoyer print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Desnoyer print is $118. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is François Desnoyer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François Desnoyer print is $1,531.

### What is the average price of a medium François Desnoyer painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium François Desnoyer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,516, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small François Desnoyer work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François Desnoyer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $459, 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 Desnoyer's auction record?

François Desnoyer's auction record is $18,410, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “François Desnoyer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francois-desnoyer (updated 2026-11-03).

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.