Geneviève Claisse (1935–2018)
What is Geneviève Claisse’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 315 auction results for Geneviève Claisse at 36 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,343 including buyer’s premium (middle half $732–$7,434, n=33). The auction record is $22,224 for Fluctuation entretenue (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fluctuation entretenue, 1992 | Acrylic paint | $22,224 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Invariants, 1973 | Acrylic on canvas | $18,446 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Unités, 1970 | Acrylic on canvas | $18,446 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Dryades, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $16,442 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Tornade, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $14,372 | Tajan | Mar 2013 |
| 6 | Organisation Active, 1978 | Acrylic on canvas | $14,152 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Rivage, 1965 | Huile sur toile | $12,678 | Artcurial | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | H., 1970 | Acrylic on canvas | $12,644 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Hadrons, 1975 | Acrylic paint | $12,593 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Cinq-Mars, 1962 | Oil | $11,529 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $8,458 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $1,643 |
| Other | 22 | $507 |
| Prints | 120 | $408 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $1,163 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $606 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 155 | $441 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 315 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Geneviève Claisse is a French artist with 405 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $602. 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 Geneviève Claisse is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,590; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 311 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geneviève Claisse work is $602.
The median Geneviève Claisse print sells for $371 across 182 lots.
The median Geneviève Claisse painting sells for $7,434 across 51 lots.
The median Geneviève Claisse work on paper sells for $1,385 across 46 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Geneviève Claisse prints typically sell for $272–$556 (the middle half of 161 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Geneviève Claisse paintings typically sell for $6,488–$11,407 (the middle half of 36 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 | 236 | $371†‡ | $2,145 | 77.1% | 2025-12-05 |
| Paintings | 56 | $7,434†‡ | $22,224 | 91.1% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $1,385†‡ | $8,515 | 92% | 2026-04-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $3,635†‡ | $10,983† | 83.3% | 2024-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $14,262†‡ | $26,145‡ | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Geneviève Claisse's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (236 lots) median $371 with 77.1% sell-through. Paintings (56 lots) median $7,434, record $22,224. A typical Geneviève Claisse painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $14,262.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $201–$484† | $343† | $1,275 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 161 | $272–$556†‡ | $374†‡ | $2,145 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,926–$3,558†‡ | $2,763†‡ | $7,727 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $6,488–$11,407†‡ | $8,022†‡ | $21,702† |
† 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) | 26 | $922–$1,704†‡ | $1,089†‡ | $4,688 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $676–$3,094†‡ | $2,462†‡ | $8,515 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 6 | $1,585–$4,177† | $2,196† | $5,337 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,866–$5,489† | $5,399† | $10,983† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $22,224 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $21,702† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $10,983† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,515 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $5,489 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,688 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,145 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,000 |
† 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 Geneviève Claisse worth?
Across 311 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geneviève Claisse work is $602. The median Geneviève Claisse print sells for $371 across 182 lots. The median Geneviève Claisse painting sells for $7,434 across 51 lots. The median Geneviève Claisse work on paper sells for $1,385 across 46 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Geneviève Claisse prints typically sell for $272–$556 (the middle half of 161 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Geneviève Claisse paintings typically sell for $6,488–$11,407 (the middle half of 36 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 Geneviève Claisse print?
Based on 182 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Geneviève Claisse print is $371. 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 Geneviève Claisse's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Geneviève Claisse print is $2,145.
What is the average price of a Geneviève Claisse painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Geneviève Claisse painting is $7,434. 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 Geneviève Claisse's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Geneviève Claisse painting is $22,224.
What is the average price of a Geneviève Claisse work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Geneviève Claisse work on paper is $1,385. 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 Geneviève Claisse's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Geneviève Claisse work on paper is $8,515.
What is the average price of a medium Geneviève Claisse print?
Based on 161 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Geneviève Claisse print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $374, 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 Geneviève Claisse painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Geneviève Claisse painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,022, 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 Geneviève Claisse's auction record?
Geneviève Claisse's auction record is $26,145, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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