François-Xavier Lalanne (1927–2008)
What is François-Xavier Lalanne’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,450 auction results for François-Xavier Lalanne at 31 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $92,543 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,175–$404,467, n=205). The auction record is $31,430,000 for Hippopotame Bar (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hippopotame Bar, 1976 | Stainless steel | $31,430,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Rhinocrétaire I, 1964 | Patinated brass, patinated bronze, zinc, brass, silvered brass, leather and natural wax ; electrical components ; one key | $19,418,596 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Grand Rhinocrétaire II, 2003 | Leather | $16,422,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Bar aux Autruches, 1967 | Leather | $12,491,555 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 5 | Troupeau d'Éléphants dans les Arbres, 2001 | Comprising an octagonal center table and seven free-standing elephant sculptures | $11,600,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Léopard I, 2005 | Bronze à double patine et frêne teinté | $9,628,763 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Le Minotaure, 2004 | Patinated bronze sheet | $9,229,979 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Âne Planté, 2000 | Bronze | $8,405,000 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Chameaux, 1927 | Sculpture | $7,770,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Hippopotame II, 1927 | Bar | $7,597,500 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 842 | $292,069 |
| Other | 320 | $17,044 |
| Works on paper | 55 | $4,826 |
| Prints | 164 | $2,467 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 149 | $794,423 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 486 | $352,800 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 663 | $22,517 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,450 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
François-Xavier Lalanne is a French artist with 1,540 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $79,877. 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-Xavier Lalanne sold in 2026 for $89,724, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,433 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François-Xavier Lalanne work is $79,877.
The median François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture sells for $302,400 across 812 lots.
The median François-Xavier Lalanne print sells for $1,896 across 222 lots.
The median François-Xavier Lalanne work on paper sells for $6,096 across 64 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) François-Xavier Lalanne sculptures typically sell for $200,038–$756,000 (the middle half of 379 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) François-Xavier Lalanne sculptures typically sell for $47,500–$270,782 (the middle half of 262 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 | 249 | $1,896†‡ | $1.2M | 89.2% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 9 | $17,417 | $2.6M | — | 2024-10-10 |
| Works on Paper | 67 | $6,096 | $219,209 | 95.5% | 2026-03-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 838 | $302,400†‡ | $16.4M | 96.9% | 2026-10-22 |
| Photography | 2 | $203,200 | $203,200 | 50% | 2025-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 665 | $452,276†‡ | $31.4M | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
François-Xavier Lalanne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (249 lots) median $1,896 with 89.2% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $17,417, record $2,591,000. A typical François-Xavier Lalanne painting sells for around 9.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 665 lots) the median is $452,276.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 144 | $853–$4,368†‡ | $2,159†‡ | $23,222 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 66 | $756–$4,438†‡ | $1,495†‡ | $1.2M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,467–$6,048 | $2,586 | $33,899 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $3,425–$11,611 | $5,637 | $101,598 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $14,114–$24,674 | $22,610 | $44,100 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 262 | $47,500–$270,782†‡ | $118,781†‡ | $2.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 379 | $200,038–$756,000†‡ | $428,282†‡ | $11.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 114 | $384,300–$2.2M† | $966,424† | $16.4M |
† 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 | 2025 | $16.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $11.6M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2.6M |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $219,209 |
| Photography | 2025 | $203,200 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $119,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $101,598 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a François-Xavier Lalanne worth?
Across 1,433 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François-Xavier Lalanne work is $79,877. The median François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture sells for $302,400 across 812 lots. The median François-Xavier Lalanne print sells for $1,896 across 222 lots. The median François-Xavier Lalanne work on paper sells for $6,096 across 64 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) François-Xavier Lalanne sculptures typically sell for $200,038–$756,000 (the middle half of 379 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) François-Xavier Lalanne sculptures typically sell for $47,500–$270,782 (the middle half of 262 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-Xavier Lalanne sculpture?
Based on 812 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture is $302,400. 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-Xavier Lalanne's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture is $16,422,500.
What is the average price of a François-Xavier Lalanne print?
Based on 222 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François-Xavier Lalanne print is $1,896. 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-Xavier Lalanne's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François-Xavier Lalanne print is $1,210,392.
What is the average price of a François-Xavier Lalanne work on paper?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François-Xavier Lalanne work on paper is $6,096.
What is François-Xavier Lalanne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François-Xavier Lalanne work on paper is $219,209.
What is the average price of a medium François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture?
Based on 379 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $428,282, 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 small François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture?
Based on 262 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $118,781, 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-Xavier Lalanne's auction record?
François-Xavier Lalanne's auction record is $31,430,000, set in 2025.
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