Gaston Lachaise (1882–1935)
What is Gaston Lachaise’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 98 auction results for Gaston Lachaise at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $946–$4,826, n=9). The auction record is $3,732,500 for Standing Woman [LF 92] (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standing Woman [LF 92], 1928 | Bronze with brownish-black patina | $3,732,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | The Peacocks, 1918 | Parcel-gilt bronze | $523,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | The Peacocks, 1882 | 'The Peacocks,' A Bronze Group of Three Peacocks | $449,500 | Christie's | Apr 2002 |
| 4 | The Peacocks, 1918 | Bronze with partial-gilding | $330,200 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Relief (Woman), 1925 | Bronze relief with brown patina | $250,000 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | Flying Figures (Two Floating Nude Acrobats), 1921 | Parcel-gilt bronze | $237,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | Equestrienne (Woman on Horseback) | Bronze | $200,000 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Man Walking (Portrait of Lincoln Kirstein), 1934 | Bronze | $146,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 9 | Acrobat [LF 209], 1924 | Bronze with selectively applied nickel plate | $126,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 10 | Woman Standing (Portrait of "Madame Geo"), 1931 | Bronze | $114,300 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 42 | $30,250 |
| Other | 10 | $2,540 |
| Works on paper | 40 | $2,328 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $4,826 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $2,995 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 98 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Gaston Lachaise is a French artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,688. 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 Lachaise sold in 2026 for $4,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaston Lachaise work is $4,688.
The median Gaston Lachaise sculpture sells for $32,500 across 45 lots.
The median Gaston Lachaise work on paper sells for $2,125 across 45 lots.
The median Gaston Lachaise print sells for $4,830 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gaston Lachaise work on papers typically sell for $1,129–$2,880 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Gaston Lachaise sculptures typically sell for $7,188–$70,188 (the middle half of 32 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 | 1 | $4,830 | $4,830 | — | 2001-09-13 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $2,125‡ | $10,841 | 91.8% | 2025-12-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 51 | $32,500† | $3.7M | 88.2% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $237,500 | $3.7M | — | 2024-03-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $1,129–$2,880‡ | $1,651‡ | $4,688 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,000–$4,826 | $3,120 | $10,841 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $7,188–$70,188† | $25,407† | $237,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $12,166–$98,273 | $41,346 | $146,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $3.7M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $523,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $10,841 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $4,830 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gaston Lachaise worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaston Lachaise work is $4,688. The median Gaston Lachaise sculpture sells for $32,500 across 45 lots. The median Gaston Lachaise work on paper sells for $2,125 across 45 lots. The median Gaston Lachaise print sells for $4,830 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gaston Lachaise work on papers typically sell for $1,129–$2,880 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Gaston Lachaise sculptures typically sell for $7,188–$70,188 (the middle half of 32 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 Lachaise sculpture?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gaston Lachaise sculpture is $32,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gaston Lachaise's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gaston Lachaise sculpture is $3,732,500.
What is the average price of a Gaston Lachaise work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gaston Lachaise work on paper is $2,125. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gaston Lachaise's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gaston Lachaise work on paper is $10,841.
What is the average price of a small Gaston Lachaise work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gaston Lachaise work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,651, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Gaston Lachaise sculpture?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gaston Lachaise sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,407, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gaston Lachaise's auction record?
Gaston Lachaise's auction record is $3,732,500, set in 2018.
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