Francois Morellet (1926–2016)
Francois Morellet is a French artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $15,419. 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 Francois Morellet sold in 2025 for $25,349, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francois Morellet on OpeningBid →What is a Francois Morellet work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francois Morellet work is $15,419.
The median Francois Morellet print sells for $2,475 across 19 lots.
The median Francois Morellet painting sells for $43,511 across 9 lots.
The median Francois Morellet work on paper sells for $19,100 across 6 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 | 24 | $2,475‡ | $84,683 | 79.2% | 2026-04-08 |
| Paintings | 10 | $43,511 | $121,378 | 90% | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $19,100 | $31,586 | — | 2026-02-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $32,669‡ | $50,584 | — | 2021-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $106,444 | $121,378 | — | 2021-12-03 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francois Morellet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $2,475 with 79.2% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $43,511, record $121,378. A typical Francois Morellet painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $106,444.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,862–$22,855‡ | $13,004‡ | $24,932 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $205–$19,792‡ | $1,090‡ | $84,683 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $28,467–$51,762 | $35,653 | $106,444 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $121,378 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $106,444 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $84,683 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $72,446 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $50,584 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $31,586 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $19,100 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $14,754‡ |
‡ 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 Francois Morellet worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francois Morellet work is $15,419. The median Francois Morellet print sells for $2,475 across 19 lots. The median Francois Morellet painting sells for $43,511 across 9 lots. The median Francois Morellet work on paper sells for $19,100 across 6 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 Francois Morellet print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francois Morellet print is $2,475. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francois Morellet's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francois Morellet print is $84,683.
What is the average price of a medium Francois Morellet print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francois Morellet print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,090, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francois Morellet's auction record?
Francois Morellet's auction record is $121,378, set in 2018.
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