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# GIAUQUE, FERNAND (1895–1973)

GIAUQUE, FERNAND is an artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $434. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by GIAUQUE, FERNAND sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $434 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a GIAUQUE, FERNAND work worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a GIAUQUE, FERNAND work is $434.

The median GIAUQUE, FERNAND painting sells for $785 across 34 lots.

The median GIAUQUE, FERNAND work on paper sells for $364 across 39 lots.

The median GIAUQUE, FERNAND print sells for $78 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) GIAUQUE, FERNAND work on papers typically sell for $124–$457 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) GIAUQUE, FERNAND paintings typically sell for $577–$1,772 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $78† | $163† | 87.5% | 2021-11-06 |
| Paintings | 48 | $785† | $2,741† | 70.8% | 2025-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $364† | $1,538† | 90.7% | 2025-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $2,246† | $2,741† | — | 2022-11-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

GIAUQUE, FERNAND's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $78 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $785, record $2,741. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,741 (buyer's premium not included). A typical GIAUQUE, FERNAND painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $2,246.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $57–$136† | $78† | $163† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $416–$802† | $558† | $1,222† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $577–$1,772† | $1,443† | $2,741† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $124–$457† | $249† | $972† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $354–$619† | $401† | $1,538† |

† 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 | 2018 | $2,741† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $2,426† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,538† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $972† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $163† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $142† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 GIAUQUE, FERNAND worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a GIAUQUE, FERNAND work is $434. The median GIAUQUE, FERNAND painting sells for $785 across 34 lots. The median GIAUQUE, FERNAND work on paper sells for $364 across 39 lots. The median GIAUQUE, FERNAND print sells for $78 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) GIAUQUE, FERNAND work on papers typically sell for $124–$457 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) GIAUQUE, FERNAND paintings typically sell for $577–$1,772 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a GIAUQUE, FERNAND painting?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a GIAUQUE, FERNAND painting is $785. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is GIAUQUE, FERNAND's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a GIAUQUE, FERNAND painting is $2,741. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,741 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a GIAUQUE, FERNAND work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a GIAUQUE, FERNAND work on paper is $364. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is GIAUQUE, FERNAND's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a GIAUQUE, FERNAND work on paper is $1,538. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,538 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small GIAUQUE, FERNAND work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small GIAUQUE, FERNAND work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $249, 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 GIAUQUE, FERNAND painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium GIAUQUE, FERNAND painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,443, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is GIAUQUE, FERNAND's auction record?

GIAUQUE, FERNAND's auction record is $2,741, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,741 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “GIAUQUE, FERNAND auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giauque-fernand (updated 2026-11-02).

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.