François Morellet (1926–2016)
What is François Morellet’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 591 auction results for François Morellet at 50 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $885–$25,187, n=49). The auction record is $349,420 for 2 trames de tirets 0°90°, longueur 40 mm, espacements 85 mm et120 mm (2018, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 trames de tirets 0°90°, longueur 40 mm, espacements 85 mm et120 mm | Oil and ink on canvas | $349,420 | Sotheby's | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Répartition aléatoire de 40 000 carrés suivant les chiffres pairs et impairs d’un annuaire de téléphone, 50% bleu, 50% rouge, 1961 | Silkscreen on oil on canvas | $347,238 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Lunatique neonly - 16 quarts de cercle n°5, canvas stretched on board with neon, 1926 | Canvas stretched on board with neon | $335,144 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 4 | 4 doubles trames 0°, 22°5, 45°, 67°5 | Oil paint | $320,528 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Sphère-trame | Acier inoxydable | $318,441 | Sotheby's | Dec 2015 |
| 6 | 20 lignes au hasard, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $311,216 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | 4 répartitions aléatoires de 2 carrés suivant les chiffres 31-41-59-26-53-58-97-93, 1958 | Oil on panel, in four parts | $297,685 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Trames alléatoires, 1964 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $289,383 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | 4 panneaux avec 4 rythmes d'éclairage interférents | Tubes argon blanc 0-45-90-135° sur support métallique | $283,184 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 10 | Superposition de 2 trames de carrés (mailles 75mm et 80mm) inclinées à 2° et 178° | Acrylique sur toile | $274,570 | Sotheby's | Dec 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 100 | $57,424 |
| Other | 108 | $23,443 |
| Sculpture | 46 | $18,226 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $13,424 |
| Prints | 119 | $1,061 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 46 | $74,821 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 192 | $14,453 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $12,501 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 591 results from 50 houses · How we compute these figures
François Morellet is a French artist with 723 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $7,934. 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 Morellet sold in 2026 for $33,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 586 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Morellet work is $7,934.
The median François Morellet print sells for $946 across 267 lots.
The median François Morellet painting sells for $54,474 across 94 lots.
The median François Morellet sculpture sells for $19,975 across 64 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) François Morellet prints typically sell for $465–$2,825 (the middle half of 205 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) François Morellet prints typically sell for $317–$3,129 (the middle half of 45 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 | 305 | $946†‡ | $114,600 | 87.5% | 2026-09-28 |
| Paintings | 105 | $54,474†‡ | $347,238 | 89.5% | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $17,261†‡ | $349,420 | 83.9% | 2025-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 68 | $19,975†‡ | $318,441 | 94.1% | 2026-06-09 |
| Photography | 2 | $45 | $60 | — | 2021-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 40 | $173,261† | $349,420 | — | 2025-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
François Morellet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (305 lots) median $946 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (105 lots) median $54,474, record $347,238. A typical François Morellet painting sells for around 58× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 40 lots) the median is $173,261.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $317–$3,129†‡ | $854†‡ | $24,932 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 205 | $465–$2,825†‡ | $909†‡ | $114,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,981–$7,425† | $4,965† | $15,425 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $5,579–$33,010‡ | $8,502‡ | $57,301 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $26,301–$85,385†‡ | $44,619†‡ | $297,685 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $59,970–$184,778†‡ | $108,905†‡ | $347,238 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $8,076–$32,322†‡ | $17,544†‡ | $87,778 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $25,980–$83,534‡ | $38,958‡ | $349,420 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $12,860–$24,312‡ | $18,951‡ | $42,819 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $5,794–$49,450†‡ | $38,820†‡ | $89,969 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $10,596–$102,952†‡ | $26,531†‡ | $318,441 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $349,420 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $347,238 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $320,528 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $318,441 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $114,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $114,075 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $106,960 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $87,778 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a François Morellet worth?
Across 586 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Morellet work is $7,934. The median François Morellet print sells for $946 across 267 lots. The median François Morellet painting sells for $54,474 across 94 lots. The median François Morellet sculpture sells for $19,975 across 64 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) François Morellet prints typically sell for $465–$2,825 (the middle half of 205 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) François Morellet prints typically sell for $317–$3,129 (the middle half of 45 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 Morellet print?
Based on 267 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Morellet print is $946. 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 Morellet's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Morellet print is $114,600.
What is the average price of a François Morellet painting?
Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Morellet painting is $54,474. 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 Morellet's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Morellet painting is $347,238.
What is the average price of a François Morellet sculpture?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Morellet sculpture is $19,975. 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 Morellet's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Morellet sculpture is $318,441.
What is the average price of a medium François Morellet print?
Based on 205 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium François Morellet print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $909, 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 small François Morellet print?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François Morellet print (small (under 50 cm)) is $854, 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 Morellet's auction record?
François Morellet's auction record is $349,420, set in 2018.
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