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# Gaston Balande (1880–1971)

## What is Gaston Balande’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 141 auction results for Gaston Balande at 30 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,422 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,142–$1,986, n=33). The auction record is $25,000 for Le Lac d'Annecy (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Lac d'Annecy | Oil on canvas | $25,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 2 | Le Port de la Rochelle | Oil on paper mounted on canvas | $15,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2009 |
| 3 | Camping, 1934, 1934 | Oil on canvas | $14,241 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Enterrement à Nieuport (Belgique), 1917 | Oil on cardboard | $12,504 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Cahors, Après-midi à la campagne au pont Valentré | Huile sur toile | $11,048 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| 6 | La descente du Cabaret-Rouge, Souville, 1917, 1917 | Oil on canvas | $9,664 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Le pont de Valentre, 1922 | Oil/canvas | $9,281 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 1991 |
| 8 | Royan, la plage animée, 1915 | Huile sur toile | $7,338 | Ader | May 2015 |
| 9 | Paquebot dans le port de Marseille | Huile sur toile | $6,987 | Ader | Oct 2018 |
| 10 | La place du marche | Oil/canvas | $6,754 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 1991 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 83 | $1,702 |
| Other | 8 | $824 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $535 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 62 | $1,938 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $900 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 141 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gaston Balande is a French artist with 217 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,599. 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 Gaston Balande is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,843; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Gaston Balande works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gaston Balande work worth?

Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaston Balande work is $1,599.

The median Gaston Balande painting sells for $1,787 across 109 lots.

The median Gaston Balande work on paper sells for $432 across 14 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Gaston Balande paintings typically sell for $1,324–$3,846 (the middle half of 79 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Gaston Balande paintings typically sell for $698–$1,647 (the middle half of 24 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 | 139 | $1,787†‡ | $15,000 | 78.4% | 2026-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $432†‡ | $876 | 87.5% | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $12,504 | $25,000 | — | 2026-03-25 |

† 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) | 24 | $698–$1,647†‡ | $1,085†‡ | $5,897 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 79 | $1,324–$3,846†‡ | $2,070†‡ | $15,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $300–$550†‡ | $423†‡ | $876 |

† 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 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $12,504 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $876 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $798† |

† 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 Gaston Balande worth?

Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaston Balande work is $1,599. The median Gaston Balande painting sells for $1,787 across 109 lots. The median Gaston Balande work on paper sells for $432 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gaston Balande paintings typically sell for $1,324–$3,846 (the middle half of 79 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Gaston Balande paintings typically sell for $698–$1,647 (the middle half of 24 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 Gaston Balande painting?

Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gaston Balande painting is $1,787. 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 Gaston Balande's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gaston Balande painting is $15,000.

### What is the average price of a Gaston Balande work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gaston Balande work on paper is $432. 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 Gaston Balande's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gaston Balande work on paper is $876.

### What is the average price of a medium Gaston Balande painting?

Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gaston Balande painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,070, 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 Gaston Balande painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gaston Balande painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,085, 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 Gaston Balande's auction record?

Gaston Balande's auction record is $25,000, set in 2008.

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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, “Gaston Balande auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gaston-balande (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.