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# Georges Valmier (1885–1937)

## What is Georges Valmier’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 159 auction results for Georges Valmier at 28 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,442 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,913–$26,208, n=15). The auction record is $657,000 for Nu à la fleur (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nu à la fleur | — | $657,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Le Piano, 1920 | Oil on canvas | $615,358 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Le Piano | Oil on canvas | $533,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 4 | Figure, 1918 | Huile et collage sur toile | $440,689 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | Paysage, 1920 | Oil paint | $439,074 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | La Leçon de piano | Oil on canvas | $302,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 7 | COMPOSITION CUBISTE, 1937 | Huile sur toile | $300,545 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | Paysage, 1920 | Oil paint | $300,360 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 9 | LE COUPLE | Huile sur toile | $295,352 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 10 | Paysage, 1920 | Oil paint | $292,495 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $108,276 |
| Other | 20 | $17,259 |
| Works on paper | 61 | $15,073 |
| Prints | 7 | $1,265 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $140,148 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $28,645 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $14,903 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 159 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Georges Valmier is a French artist with 195 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $18,750. 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 Valmier sold in 2025 for $53,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Georges Valmier works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Georges Valmier work worth?

Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Valmier work is $18,750.

The median Georges Valmier work on paper sells for $15,980 across 61 lots.

The median Georges Valmier painting sells for $108,276 across 45 lots.

The median Georges Valmier print sells for $853 across 15 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Georges Valmier work on papers typically sell for $9,065–$23,584 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Valmier paintings typically sell for $82,243–$227,429 (the middle half of 28 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 | 18 | $853†‡ | $2,500 | 83.3% | 2026-04-08 |
| Paintings | 47 | $108,276† | $615,358 | 95.7% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 73 | $15,980† | $91,000 | 83.6% | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $203,693 | $657,000 | — | 2025-06-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Georges Valmier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $853 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $108,276, record $615,358. A typical Georges Valmier painting sells for around 127× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $203,693.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $643–$1,845‡ | $936‡ | $2,500 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $11,663–$27,997† | $16,289† | $53,192† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $82,243–$227,429 | $159,814 | $533,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $9,065–$23,584† | $16,180† | $91,000 |

† 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 | 2024 | $615,358 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $533,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $91,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $46,745 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,445 |

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 Georges Valmier worth?

Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Valmier work is $18,750. The median Georges Valmier work on paper sells for $15,980 across 61 lots. The median Georges Valmier painting sells for $108,276 across 45 lots. The median Georges Valmier print sells for $853 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Georges Valmier work on papers typically sell for $9,065–$23,584 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Valmier paintings typically sell for $82,243–$227,429 (the middle half of 28 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 Georges Valmier work on paper?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Valmier work on paper is $15,980. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Georges Valmier's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Valmier work on paper is $91,000.

### What is the average price of a Georges Valmier painting?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Valmier painting is $108,276. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Georges Valmier's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Valmier painting is $615,358.

### What is the average price of a Georges Valmier print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Valmier print is $853. 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 Valmier's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Valmier print is $2,500.

### What is the average price of a small Georges Valmier work on paper?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Valmier work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $16,180, 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 medium Georges Valmier painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges Valmier painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $159,814, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Georges Valmier's auction record?

Georges Valmier's auction record is $657,000, 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.

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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.