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# François DUFRESNE (1930–1982)

François DUFRESNE is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $61. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by François DUFRESNE sold in 2019 for $113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a François DUFRESNE work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François DUFRESNE work is $61.

The median François DUFRESNE print sells for $61 across 3 lots.

The median François DUFRESNE work on paper sells for $113 across 1 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 | 3 | $61† | $61† | — | 2018-02-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $113 | $113 | — | 2019-06-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $113 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $61† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $61† |

† 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 François DUFRESNE worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François DUFRESNE work is $61. The median François DUFRESNE print sells for $61 across 3 lots. The median François DUFRESNE work on paper sells for $113 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is François DUFRESNE's auction record?

François DUFRESNE's auction record is $113, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.