Gaston Chaissac (1904–1964)
What is Gaston Chaissac’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 318 auction results for Gaston Chaissac at 34 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,752 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,466–$18,078, n=40). The auction record is $399,852 for LE LOCATAIRE DU PREMIER (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LE LOCATAIRE DU PREMIER, 1956 | Huile et assemblage sur bois | $399,852 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | Totem | Huile sur bois | $236,809 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 3 | COMPOSITION VISAGE JAUNE, SIGNATURE A LA CROIX, 1962 | Huile sur panneau d'isorel | $233,090 | Artcurial | Dec 2011 |
| 4 | PERSONNAGE CHAPEAUTE, 1956 | Huile sur toile | $198,193 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 5 | Totem | Oil on wood | $169,122 | Sotheby's | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | PERSONNAGE A TETE ROUGE SUR FOND VERT, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $163,529 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 7 | Personnage au long cou, 1963 | Painting | $157,256 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | COMPOSITION ABSTRAITE, 1962 | Huile sur papier toilé | $153,422 | Artcurial | Dec 2011 |
| 9 | Totem, 1960 | Oil on wood panel | $149,283 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1962 | Ripolin on panel | $147,132 | Tajan | Jul 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 85 | $42,331 |
| Works on paper | 89 | $7,263 |
| Other | 75 | $6,294 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $125,370 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 70 | $35,181 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $5,259 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 318 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Gaston Chaissac is a French artist with 427 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $9,742. 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 Chaissac sold in 2026 for $36,893, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 316 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaston Chaissac work is $9,742.
The median Gaston Chaissac work on paper sells for $5,934 across 152 lots.
The median Gaston Chaissac painting sells for $35,376 across 99 lots.
The median Gaston Chaissac print sells for $284 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gaston Chaissac work on papers typically sell for $2,255–$7,597 (the middle half of 95 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Gaston Chaissac paintings typically sell for $21,535–$56,200 (the middle half of 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $284†‡ | $1,054 | 88.9% | 2020-05-26 |
| Paintings | 117 | $35,376†‡ | $399,852 | 84.6% | 2026-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 180 | $5,934†‡ | $66,446 | 84.4% | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,774† | $5,774† | — | 2006-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $151,352 | $399,852 | — | 2025-10-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gaston Chaissac's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $284 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (117 lots) median $35,376, record $399,852. A typical Gaston Chaissac painting sells for around 125× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $151,352.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $6,375–$19,184†‡ | $9,455†‡ | $113,510 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $21,535–$56,200†‡ | $38,866†‡ | $147,132 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $104,062–$145,633 | $130,026 | $157,256 |
† 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) | 95 | $2,255–$7,597†‡ | $3,959†‡ | $44,652 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $7,543–$36,745†‡ | $14,004†‡ | $66,446 |
† 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 | 2007 | $399,852 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $233,090 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $66,446 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $65,452 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $5,774† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,054 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $900 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gaston Chaissac worth?
Across 316 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaston Chaissac work is $9,742. The median Gaston Chaissac work on paper sells for $5,934 across 152 lots. The median Gaston Chaissac painting sells for $35,376 across 99 lots. The median Gaston Chaissac print sells for $284 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gaston Chaissac work on papers typically sell for $2,255–$7,597 (the middle half of 95 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Gaston Chaissac paintings typically sell for $21,535–$56,200 (the middle half of 44 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 Chaissac work on paper?
Based on 152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gaston Chaissac work on paper is $5,934. 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 Chaissac's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gaston Chaissac work on paper is $66,446.
What is the average price of a Gaston Chaissac painting?
Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gaston Chaissac painting is $35,376. 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 Chaissac's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gaston Chaissac painting is $399,852.
What is the average price of a small Gaston Chaissac work on paper?
Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gaston Chaissac work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,959, 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 Gaston Chaissac painting?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gaston Chaissac painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $38,866, 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 Chaissac's auction record?
Gaston Chaissac's auction record is $399,852, set in 2007.
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