François Dufrêne (1930–1982)
François Dufrêne is a French artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $5,718. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by François Dufrêne sold in 2022 for $21,469, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Dufrêne work is $5,718.
The median François Dufrêne work on paper sells for $3,022 across 3 lots.
The median François Dufrêne print sells for $13,504 across 3 lots.
The median François Dufrêne painting sells for $11,400 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $13,504 | $28,042 | 75% | 2023-12-15 |
| Paintings | 2 | $11,400 | $18,477 | — | 2025-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,022† | $14,682 | 60% | 2024-07-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $21,469 | $21,469 | — | 2022-10-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $136 | $136 | — | 2022-12-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
François Dufrêne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $13,504 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $11,400, record $18,477.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $28,042 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $21,469 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $18,477 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $14,682 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $13,504 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,323 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $3,022† |
| Photography | 2022 | $136 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a François Dufrêne worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Dufrêne work is $5,718. The median François Dufrêne work on paper sells for $3,022 across 3 lots. The median François Dufrêne print sells for $13,504 across 3 lots. The median François Dufrêne painting sells for $11,400 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is François Dufrêne's auction record?
François Dufrêne's auction record is $86,111, set in 2007.
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