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# FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) (b. 1883)

FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) is a Swiss artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $706. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $869 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) work is $706.

The median FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) painting sells for $910 across 24 lots.

The median FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) work on paper sells for $620 across 10 lots.

The median FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) print sells for $83 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) paintings typically sell for $608–$1,852 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 10 | $83† | $205† | 50% | 2021-11-06 |
| Paintings | 57 | $910† | $8,022† | 42.1% | 2025-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $620† | $1,803† | 55.6% | 2025-11-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE)'s market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $83 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (57 lots) median $910, record $8,022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,022 (buyer's premium not included). A typical FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $608–$1,852† | $996† | $8,022† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $308–$1,218† | $875† | $1,803† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $8,022† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $4,102† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,803† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,327† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $205† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $177† |

† 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, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) work is $706. The median FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) painting sells for $910 across 24 lots. The median FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) work on paper sells for $620 across 10 lots. The median FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) print sells for $83 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) paintings typically sell for $608–$1,852 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) painting is $910. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE)'s most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) painting is $8,022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,022 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) work on paper is $620. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE)'s most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) work on paper is $1,803. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,803 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE) painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $996, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE)'s auction record?

FRANÇOIS, GUSTAVE (BARRAUD, GUSTAVE)'s auction record is $8,022, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,022 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.