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# François Stahly (1911–2011)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for François Stahly at 19 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,478 including buyer’s premium (middle half $776–$6,705, n=5). The auction record is $28,987 for ¤ FRANÇOIS STAHLY (1911-2006) (2021, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ¤ FRANÇOIS STAHLY (1911-2006) | Black tinted wood | $28,987 | Tajan | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Le Grand disque, 1970 | Tapestry | $19,988 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Petit Neptune | Bronze à patine brune sombre | $15,814 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Fête, 1965 | Bronze | $15,000 | Wright | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | Petite Fontaine à Bec, 1970 | Patinated bronze | $15,000 | Bonhams | Dec 2018 |
| 6 | Petit Neptune, 1964 | Tin | $13,095 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Petit Neptune, 1911 | Bronze à patine noire | $12,974 | Osenat | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | FERNAND DRESSE (1916-1993) | Black laquered wood, brushed brass decoration and agate element on the top | $12,560 | Tajan | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Le grand Aimant, 1974 | Bronze | $9,527 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Composition, 1963 | Bronze patiné | $8,086 | Ader | Jun 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 24 | $2,801 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $11,044 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,260 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


François Stahly is a French artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,584. 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 Stahly sold in 2026 for $6,705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a François Stahly work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Stahly work is $1,584.

The median François Stahly sculpture sells for $2,897 across 40 lots.

The median François Stahly print sells for $81 across 10 lots.

The median François Stahly work on paper sells for $226 across 4 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 | 11 | $81‡ | $162‡ | 90.9% | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $226‡ | $340 | — | 2025-12-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 46 | $2,897†‡ | $32,820‡ | 87% | 2025-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $24,487‡ | $32,820‡ | — | 2024-03-19 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $69–$110‡ | $81‡ | $162‡ |

‡ 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) | 17 | $1,098–$2,618†‡ | $1,414†‡ | $15,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,182–$13,035†‡ | $8,086†‡ | $15,814 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,363–$15,000†‡ | $7,351†‡ | $32,820‡ |

† 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 | 2011 | $32,820‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $28,987 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $340 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $276‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $162‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $123 |

‡ 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 Stahly worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Stahly work is $1,584. The median François Stahly sculpture sells for $2,897 across 40 lots. The median François Stahly print sells for $81 across 10 lots. The median François Stahly work on paper sells for $226 across 4 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 Stahly sculpture?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Stahly sculpture is $2,897. 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 Stahly's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François Stahly sculpture is $32,820. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a François Stahly print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Stahly print is $81. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is François Stahly's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François Stahly print is $162. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François Stahly sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,414, 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 Stahly sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium François Stahly sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,086, 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 Stahly's auction record?

François Stahly's auction record is $32,820, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “François Stahly auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francois-stahly (updated 2026-11-03).

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.