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# François Pompon (1855–1933)

## What is François Pompon’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 200 auction results for François Pompon at 27 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,079 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,643–$65,804, n=18). The auction record is $753,907 for 'TIGRESSE JOUANT' OU 'DONNANT UN COUP DE PATTE' (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'TIGRESSE JOUANT' OU 'DONNANT UN COUP DE PATTE', 1922 | Bronze à patine brun-rouge-orangé | $753,907 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Ours blanc | Marble | $545,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 3 | Ours Blanc, 1926 | Pierre de Lens | $430,804 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Ours blanc, 1924-1925 | Sculpture en pierre de Lens blonde, sur son socle d'origine en bois noirci | $412,825 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 5 | Grue couronnée au repos, aigrette lisse, 1926 | Bronze | $392,186 | Sotheby's | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | Ours blanc, 1928 | White marble | $350,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Ours blanc, 1923 | Patinated bronze | $315,000 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Hippopotame, 1922 | Bronze à patine brune et marron | $274,574 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Pélican, 1925-1933 | Sculpture en bronze à patine ardoisée à transparences dorées | $244,420 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 10 | Ours blanc, 1922 | Epreuve en bronze patiné ardoise nuancé de brun | $229,919 | Artcurial | Nov 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 140 | $39,389 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $63,382 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 115 | $33,867 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 200 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


François Pompon is a French artist with 252 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $31,250. 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 Pompon sold in 2026 for $274,574, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 François Pompon works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a François Pompon work worth?

Across 191 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Pompon work is $31,250.

The median François Pompon sculpture sells for $34,095 across 165 lots.

The median François Pompon print sells for $7,966 across 3 lots.

The median François Pompon work on paper sells for $3,757 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) François Pompon sculptures typically sell for $17,477–$67,386 (the middle half of 121 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 | 3 | $7,966‡ | $36,140 | — | 2025-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,757 | $3,757 | — | 2025-11-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 187 | $34,095†‡ | $753,907 | 88.2% | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $142,209†‡ | $753,907 | — | 2026-06-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 121 | $17,477–$67,386†‡ | $33,867†‡ | $753,907 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $20,021–$81,470† | $45,100† | $392,186 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $753,907 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $545,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $36,140 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $7,966‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,757 |

‡ 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 Pompon worth?

Across 191 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Pompon work is $31,250. The median François Pompon sculpture sells for $34,095 across 165 lots. The median François Pompon print sells for $7,966 across 3 lots. The median François Pompon work on paper sells for $3,757 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) François Pompon sculptures typically sell for $17,477–$67,386 (the middle half of 121 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 Pompon sculpture?

Based on 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Pompon sculpture is $34,095. 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 Pompon's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François Pompon sculpture is $753,907.

### What is the average price of a small François Pompon sculpture?

Based on 121 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François Pompon sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $33,867, 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 Pompon sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium François Pompon sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $45,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is François Pompon's auction record?

François Pompon's auction record is $753,907, set in 2014.

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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 Pompon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francois-pompon (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.