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# François-Xavier Lalanne (1927–2008)

François-Xavier Lalanne is a French artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $121,352. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by François-Xavier Lalanne sold in 2026 for $8,323,431, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a François-Xavier Lalanne work worth?

Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François-Xavier Lalanne work is $121,352.

The median François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture sells for $284,012 across 36 lots.

The median François-Xavier Lalanne print sells for $1,420 across 6 lots.

The median François-Xavier Lalanne painting sells for $4,408 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) François-Xavier Lalanne sculptures typically sell for $92,722–$607,400 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $1,420 | $105,000 | — | 2025-03-05 |
| Paintings | 1 | $4,408 | $4,408 | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 36 | $284,012† | $8.3M | — | 2026-06-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $466,200 | $8.3M | — | 2026-06-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

François-Xavier Lalanne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,420. Paintings (1 lots) median $4,408, record $4,408. A typical François-Xavier Lalanne painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $466,200.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $65,156–$150,885 | $65,156 | $302,936 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $92,722–$607,400 | $293,875 | $8.3M |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $8.3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $2.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $105,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,408 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,702 |

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-Xavier Lalanne worth?

Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François-Xavier Lalanne work is $121,352. The median François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture sells for $284,012 across 36 lots. The median François-Xavier Lalanne print sells for $1,420 across 6 lots. The median François-Xavier Lalanne painting sells for $4,408 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) François-Xavier Lalanne sculptures typically sell for $92,722–$607,400 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture is $284,012. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is François-Xavier Lalanne's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture is $8,323,431.

### What is the average price of a medium François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium François-Xavier Lalanne sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $293,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is François-Xavier Lalanne's auction record?

François-Xavier Lalanne's auction record is $8,323,431, set in 2026.

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

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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.