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# Gabriel Godard (1933–2023)

## What is Gabriel Godard’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Gabriel Godard at 28 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,252 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,653–$5,440, n=10). The auction record is $9,563 for Paysage aux deux arbres (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paysage aux deux arbres, 1965 | Painting | $9,563 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Paysage, 1966 | Painting | $8,925 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Jardin, 1933 | Painting | $6,875 | Rago Arts | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Paysage, 1933 | Oil on canvas | $6,400 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1933 | Painting | $4,688 | Rago Arts | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | Banc Public, 1964 | Painting | $3,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | Huillier, 1959 | Painting | $3,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 8 | Nature morte, 1973 | Oil paint | $2,880 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 9 | Pecheurs a la trinité, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $2,607 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2009 |
| 10 | Femmes a la Toilette, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $2,585 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $1,710 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,540 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $1,524 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gabriel Godard is a French artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,654. 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 Gabriel Godard sold in 2026 for $2,304, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gabriel Godard work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel Godard work is $1,654.

The median Gabriel Godard painting sells for $1,600 across 51 lots.

The median Gabriel Godard work on paper sells for $725 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Gabriel Godard paintings typically sell for $1,003–$2,264 (the middle half of 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 55 | $1,600† | $9,562 | 92.7% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $725† | $1,200† | — | 2024-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,462† | $9,562 | — | 2025-07-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $1,003–$2,264† | $1,600† | $9,562 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,000–$4,875† | $2,880† | $8,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,562 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,925 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $900† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gabriel Godard worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel Godard work is $1,654. The median Gabriel Godard painting sells for $1,600 across 51 lots. The median Gabriel Godard work on paper sells for $725 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gabriel Godard paintings typically sell for $1,003–$2,264 (the middle half of 39 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 Gabriel Godard painting?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gabriel Godard painting is $1,600. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gabriel Godard's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gabriel Godard painting is $9,562.

### What is the average price of a medium Gabriel Godard painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gabriel Godard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gabriel Godard's auction record?

Gabriel Godard's auction record is $9,562, set in 2025.

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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, “Gabriel Godard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gabriel-godard (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.