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# Francois Gall (1912–1987)

Francois Gall is a French artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $4,613. 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 Francois Gall sold in 2020 for $8,820, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francois Gall work worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francois Gall work is $4,613.

The median Francois Gall painting sells for $5,381 across 71 lots.

The median Francois Gall work on paper sells for $1,126 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Francois Gall paintings typically sell for $2,375–$7,728 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Francois Gall paintings typically sell for $4,248–$15,866 (the middle half of 21 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 | 78 | $5,381†‡ | $48,327 | 91% | 2026-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,126†‡ | $4,193† | 75% | 2013-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $27,505 | $48,327 | — | 2016-02-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $2,375–$7,728†‡ | $4,500†‡ | $24,116 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $4,248–$15,866†‡ | $9,002†‡ | $48,327 |

† 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 | 2008 | $48,327 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $36,038 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $4,193† |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $1,126‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 Francois Gall worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francois Gall work is $4,613. The median Francois Gall painting sells for $5,381 across 71 lots. The median Francois Gall work on paper sells for $1,126 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Francois Gall paintings typically sell for $2,375–$7,728 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Francois Gall paintings typically sell for $4,248–$15,866 (the middle half of 21 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 Francois Gall painting?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francois Gall painting is $5,381. 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 Francois Gall's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francois Gall painting is $48,327.

### What is the average price of a small Francois Gall painting?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francois Gall painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,500, 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 medium Francois Gall painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francois Gall painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,002, 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 Francois Gall's auction record?

Francois Gall's auction record is $48,327, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francois Gall auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gall-francois (updated 2026-11-03).

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.