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# François Gos (1880–1975)

François Gos is a Swiss artist with 157 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,143. 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 Gos sold in 2025 for $1,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a François Gos work worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Gos work is $1,143.

The median François Gos painting sells for $1,429 across 81 lots.

The median François Gos work on paper sells for $810 across 13 lots.

The median François Gos print sells for $1,905 across 9 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) François Gos paintings typically sell for $544–$1,531 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) François Gos paintings typically sell for $1,288–$3,167 (the middle half of 34 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 | 13 | $1,905† | $5,304† | 69.2% | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 116 | $1,429†‡ | $12,034† | 69.8% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $810†‡ | $2,401† | 65% | 2025-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $5,121†‡ | $12,034† | — | 2021-11-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

François Gos's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $1,905 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (116 lots) median $1,429, record $12,034. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,034 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $5,121.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,020–$4,647† | $2,023† | $5,304† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $544–$1,531†‡ | $910†‡ | $4,359 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $1,288–$3,167†‡ | $2,125†‡ | $5,193† |

† 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) | 12 | $313–$1,352†‡ | $772†‡ | $2,401† |

† 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 | 2011 | $12,034† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $5,304† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,193† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $4,647 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,401† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,716‡ |

† 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 Gos worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Gos work is $1,143. The median François Gos painting sells for $1,429 across 81 lots. The median François Gos work on paper sells for $810 across 13 lots. The median François Gos print sells for $1,905 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) François Gos paintings typically sell for $544–$1,531 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) François Gos paintings typically sell for $1,288–$3,167 (the middle half of 34 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 Gos painting?

Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Gos painting is $1,429. 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 Gos's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François Gos painting is $12,034. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,034 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a François Gos work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Gos work on paper is $810. 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 Gos's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François Gos work on paper is $2,401. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,401 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a François Gos print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Gos print is $1,905. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is François Gos's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François Gos print is $5,304. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,304 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small François Gos painting?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François Gos painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $910, 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 Gos painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium François Gos painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,125, 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 Gos's auction record?

François Gos's auction record is $12,034, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,034 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “François Gos auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francois-gos (updated 2026-11-02).

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.