Francois Morellet (1926–2016)
Francois Morellet is a French artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,309. 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 $16,084, 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 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francois Morellet work is $2,309.
The median Francois Morellet print sells for $326 across 6 lots.
The median Francois Morellet work on paper sells for $26,677 across 4 lots.
The median Francois Morellet sculpture sells for $47,912 across 3 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 | 10 | $326†‡ | $891‡ | 60% | 2025-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $26,677 | $68,316 | — | 2020-06-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $47,912‡ | $54,891 | — | 2015-04-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $270–$387†‡ | $326†‡ | $891‡ |
† 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 | 2019 | $68,316 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $54,891 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $47,912 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $45,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $891‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $396† |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francois Morellet worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francois Morellet work is $2,309. The median Francois Morellet print sells for $326 across 6 lots. The median Francois Morellet work on paper sells for $26,677 across 4 lots. The median Francois Morellet sculpture sells for $47,912 across 3 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 Francois Morellet's auction record?
Francois Morellet's auction record is $68,316, set in 2019.
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