François Diday (1802–1877)
François Diday is a Swiss artist with 156 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,846. 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 Diday sold in 2025 for $34,939, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View François Diday on OpeningBid →What is a François Diday work worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Diday work is $5,846.
The median François Diday painting sells for $6,740 across 93 lots.
The median François Diday work on paper sells for $430 across 12 lots.
The median François Diday print sells for $152 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) François Diday paintings typically sell for $4,312–$17,969 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) François Diday paintings typically sell for $1,520–$5,108 (the middle half of 33 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 | 1 | $152† | $152† | — | 2005-11-01 |
| Paintings | 124 | $6,740†‡ | $43,551‡ | 75% | 2025-06-27 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $430†‡ | $24,718‡ | 70.6% | 2024-05-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $36,526†‡ | $43,551‡ | — | 2025-09-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
François Diday's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $152. Paintings (124 lots) median $6,740, record $43,551. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical François Diday painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $36,526.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $1,520–$5,108†‡ | $2,889†‡ | $17,674‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $4,312–$17,969†‡ | $10,048†‡ | $43,551‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $11,863–$21,131‡ | $19,126‡ | $31,116‡ |
† 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) | 11 | $210–$771†‡ | $308†‡ | $1,224‡ |
† 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 | 2017 | $43,551‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $39,542 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $24,718‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,224‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $152† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Diday worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Diday work is $5,846. The median François Diday painting sells for $6,740 across 93 lots. The median François Diday work on paper sells for $430 across 12 lots. The median François Diday print sells for $152 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) François Diday paintings typically sell for $4,312–$17,969 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) François Diday paintings typically sell for $1,520–$5,108 (the middle half of 33 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 Diday painting?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Diday painting is $6,740. 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 Diday's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Diday painting is $43,551. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a François Diday work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Diday work on paper is $430. 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 Diday's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Diday work on paper is $24,718. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium François Diday painting?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium François Diday painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,048, 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 François Diday painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François Diday painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,889, 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 Diday's auction record?
François Diday's auction record is $43,551, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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