François Gall (1912–1987)
What is François Gall’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 420 auction results for François Gall at 44 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,518 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,128–$3,119, n=10). The auction record is $30,000 for L'homme qui lit le journal, sur la Plage de Deauville (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'homme qui lit le journal, sur la Plage de Deauville, 1970 | Oil paint | $30,000 | Christie's | Sep 2011 |
| 2 | Eugénie (au bord de la rivière), 1912 | Oil paint | $21,510 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 3 | Eugénie danseuse laçant sa ballerine rose, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $20,569 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Danseuse au repos, 1950 | Oil paint | $19,120 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 5 | Le champ de course à Gramat-Quercy, 1950 | Oil paint | $18,750 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 6 | Animation au Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées, 14 Juillet, Paris, 1912 | Oil paint | $18,079 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Dame en rose avec parasol bleu, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $18,063 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2017 |
| 8 | Scène de plage, 1950 | Oil paint | $16,730 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 9 | Animation autour de la statue de Danton, métro Odéon. Paris 6è. | Oil on canvas | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 10 | Marie-Lize au compotier, dans le jardin de Martel | Oil on canvas | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 17 | $7,318 |
| Paintings | 209 | $5,040 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $4,085 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 76 | $7,342 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 123 | $3,851 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 420 results from 44 houses · How we compute these figures
François Gall is a French artist with 553 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,232. 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 Gall sold in 2026 for $5,626, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 418 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Gall work is $4,232.
The median François Gall painting sells for $4,253 across 364 lots.
The median François Gall work on paper sells for $1,029 across 16 lots.
The median François Gall print sells for $3,749 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) François Gall paintings typically sell for $2,436–$6,417 (the middle half of 229 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) François Gall paintings typically sell for $3,952–$11,048 (the middle half of 122 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 | $3,749‡ | $3,749‡ | — | 2008-12-04 |
| Paintings | 448 | $4,253†‡ | $400,000‡ | 81.3% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,029†‡ | $6,096 | 76.2% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $18,063†‡ | $400,000‡ | — | 2017-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
François Gall's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,749. Paintings (448 lots) median $4,253, record $400,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $18,063.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 229 | $2,436–$6,417†‡ | $3,646†‡ | $400,000‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 122 | $3,952–$11,048†‡ | $6,411†‡ | $47,568† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,500–$3,500‡ | $3,000‡ | $5,000 |
† 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) | 13 | $497–$2,407†‡ | $1,198†‡ | $6,096 |
† 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 | 1994 | $400,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $47,568† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,096 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $3,749‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,655‡ |
† 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 Gall worth?
Across 418 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Gall work is $4,232. The median François Gall painting sells for $4,253 across 364 lots. The median François Gall work on paper sells for $1,029 across 16 lots. The median François Gall print sells for $3,749 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) François Gall paintings typically sell for $2,436–$6,417 (the middle half of 229 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) François Gall paintings typically sell for $3,952–$11,048 (the middle half of 122 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 Gall painting?
Based on 364 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Gall painting is $4,253. 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 Gall's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Gall painting is $400,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a François Gall work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Gall work on paper is $1,029. 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 Gall's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Gall work on paper is $6,096.
What is the average price of a small François Gall painting?
Based on 229 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François Gall painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,646, 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 Gall painting?
Based on 122 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium François Gall painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,411, 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 Gall's auction record?
François Gall's auction record is $400,000, set in 1994. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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