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# Gabriel Zendel (1906–1992)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Gabriel Zendel at 13 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $184 including buyer’s premium (middle half $110–$367, n=7). The auction record is $625 for Fleurs et Fruits (2011, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fleurs et Fruits, 1955 | Oil paint | $625 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Le Phare, 1957 | Huile sur toile | $604 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | BOUQUET DE FLEURS | Huile sur toile | $548 | Tajan | Sep 2016 |
| 4 | NATURE MORTE AU BOUQUET ET PASTÈQUE | Huile sur toile | $548 | Tajan | Sep 2016 |
| 5 | Tournesols et citrons | Huile sur toile | $453 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Clown | Huile sur toile | $280 | Vermot et Associés | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | LE NU, 1906 | Huile sur panneau | $250 | Osenat | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Nature morte aux fleurs | Huile sur toile | $184 | Alexandre Landre | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Nature morte aux masques, 1953 | Huile sur toile | $168 | Ader | Jul 2019 |
| 10 | Les arbes gris, 1949 | Huile sur isorel | $147 | Blanchet & Associés | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $367 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $184 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gabriel Zendel is a French artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $147. 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 Zendel sold in 2026 for $280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Gabriel Zendel work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gabriel Zendel work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel Zendel work is $147.

The median Gabriel Zendel painting sells for $250 across 19 lots.

The median Gabriel Zendel print sells for $39 across 2 lots.

The median Gabriel Zendel work on paper sells for $9 across 2 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 | 2 | $39† | $72 | — | 2026-01-08 |
| Paintings | 21 | $250†‡ | $750† | 90.5% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $9 | $11 | — | 2026-03-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Gabriel Zendel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $39. Paintings (21 lots) median $250, record $750. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $750 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Gabriel Zendel painting sells for around 6.4× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $155–$333†‡ | $217†‡ | $625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $119–$548†‡ | $325†‡ | $750† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $750† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $72 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $11 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $6† |

† 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 Zendel worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel Zendel work is $147. The median Gabriel Zendel painting sells for $250 across 19 lots. The median Gabriel Zendel print sells for $39 across 2 lots. The median Gabriel Zendel work on paper sells for $9 across 2 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 Zendel painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gabriel Zendel painting is $250. 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 Gabriel Zendel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gabriel Zendel painting is $750. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $750 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gabriel Zendel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $325, 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 Gabriel Zendel's auction record?

Gabriel Zendel's auction record is $625, set in 2011.

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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 Zendel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gabriel-zendel (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.