Georges Dayez (1907–2007)
What is Georges Dayez’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Georges Dayez at 19 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $77 including buyer’s premium (middle half $77–$92, n=14). The auction record is $3,715 for Saint Paul de Vence (1991, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Paul de Vence | Oil/paper | $3,715 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 2 | Girl Playing Piano, 1907 | Oil paint | $3,680 | Christie's | Feb 2000 |
| 3 | DAYEZ, GEORGES (1907), 1968 | Oil/canvas | $2,554 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 4 | PAYSAGE D'ESPAGNE | Huile sur toile | $2,146 | Artcurial | Apr 2006 |
| 5 | Voiles à Venise, 1907 | Huile sur toile | $2,044 | Osenat | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | La Mandoline, 1962 | Huile sur toile | $1,415 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Les Cueilleuses de violettes, 1964 | Huile sur toile | $1,388 | Ader | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Femmes de Nazaré, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $1,200 | Ader | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | NATURE MORTE | Oil on paper | $1,144 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2016 |
| 10 | Les Cueilleuses de Violettes, 1964 | Huile sur toile | $1,083 | Ader | Apr 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $802 |
| Other | 10 | $84 |
| Prints | 5 | $77 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $796 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $538 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Georges Dayez is a French artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $540. 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 Georges Dayez sold in 2026 for $2,044, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Georges Dayez on OpeningBid →What is a Georges Dayez work worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Dayez work is $540.
The median Georges Dayez painting sells for $796 across 31 lots.
The median Georges Dayez print sells for $77 across 13 lots.
The median Georges Dayez work on paper sells for $664 across 6 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 | 13 | $77† | $178† | — | 2026-01-16 |
| Paintings | 34 | $796†‡ | $24,000† | 91.2% | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $664† | $3,680 | 85.7% | 2022-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,715† | $24,000† | — | 2000-02-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Georges Dayez's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $77. Paintings (34 lots) median $796, record $24,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $24,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Georges Dayez painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $3,715.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $77–$77 | $77 | $92 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $77–$92† | $84† | $178† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $366–$653†‡ | $576†‡ | $2,554 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $740–$1,348† | $1,015† | $24,000† |
† 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) | 5 | $538–$768† | $559† | $897 |
† 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 | 1997 | $24,000† |
| Paintings | 1991 | $3,715 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $3,680 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $897 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $178† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $92 |
† 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 Georges Dayez worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Dayez work is $540. The median Georges Dayez painting sells for $796 across 31 lots. The median Georges Dayez print sells for $77 across 13 lots. The median Georges Dayez work on paper sells for $664 across 6 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 Georges Dayez painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Dayez painting is $796. 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 Georges Dayez's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Dayez painting is $24,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $24,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Georges Dayez print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Dayez print is $77. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Georges Dayez's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Dayez print is $178. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $178 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Georges Dayez painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges Dayez painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,015, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Georges Dayez painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Dayez painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $576, 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 Georges Dayez's auction record?
Georges Dayez's auction record is $24,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $24,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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