> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francois-valentin · updated 2026-11-01

# François Valentin (1738–1805)

François Valentin is a French artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,496.

A work by François Valentin sold in 2019 for $3,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a François Valentin work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Valentin work is $1,496.

The median François Valentin work on paper sells for $1,606 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,606 | $3,125 | — | 2019-03-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,716 |

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 Valentin worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Valentin work is $1,496. The median François Valentin work on paper sells for $1,606 across 4 lots.

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

François Valentin's auction record is $3,125, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “François Valentin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francois-valentin (updated 2026-11-01).

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.