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# François Gall (1912–1987)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 17 | $7,318 |
| Paintings | 209 | $5,040 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $4,085 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 76 | $7,342 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 123 | $3,851 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 420 results from 44 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


François Gall is a French artist with 554 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.

**1 François Gall work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a François Gall work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Gall auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francois-gall (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.