Ivan Messac (b. 1948)
What is Ivan Messac’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Ivan Messac at 9 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $103 including buyer’s premium (middle half $89–$272, n=7). The auction record is $31,599 for LE MUSEE DANS LA RUE (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LE MUSEE DANS LA RUE, 1977 | Acrylique sur toile | $31,599 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | À coeur ouvert, 1948 | Acrylic paint | $26,875 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | EN EQUILIBRE (FRENCH CONNECTION), 1972 | Acrylique sur toile | $25,068 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Ne restons pas là, 1977 | Signée | $9,371 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 5 | Sans titre (acrylique sur toile), 1972 | Acrylique sur toile | $7,270 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | NATIVE MEDAL N°1, 1973 | Acrylic on canvas | $6,330 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | L'amour Vache, 1974 | Signée | $5,582 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Matricule 1961, 1961 | Acrylique sur toile | $4,098 | Artcurial | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | MINORITE ABSOLUE, 1971 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,956 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2017 |
| 10 | JIMMY HENDRIX, 1967, 1967 | Signé et daté " | $3,921 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $3,819 |
| Other | 8 | $3,450 |
| Prints | 9 | $205 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,407 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,281 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Ivan Messac is a French artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,778. 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 Ivan Messac sold in 2026 for $26,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivan Messac work is $1,778.
The median Ivan Messac painting sells for $3,819 across 19 lots.
The median Ivan Messac print sells for $469 across 6 lots.
The median Ivan Messac work on paper sells for $2,145 across 2 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 | 10 | $469‡ | $1,281 | 60% | 2026-03-12 |
| Paintings | 22 | $3,819† | $31,599 | 86.4% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,145† | $3,719 | — | 2017-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $27,084† | $31,599 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ivan Messac's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $469 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $3,819, record $31,599. A typical Ivan Messac painting sells for around 8.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $27,084.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,261–$7,035† | $3,795† | $27,084† |
† 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 | 2007 | $31,599 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $27,084† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,719 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,281 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,265‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $571† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ivan Messac worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivan Messac work is $1,778. The median Ivan Messac painting sells for $3,819 across 19 lots. The median Ivan Messac print sells for $469 across 6 lots. The median Ivan Messac work on paper sells for $2,145 across 2 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 Ivan Messac painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivan Messac painting is $3,819. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ivan Messac's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivan Messac painting is $31,599.
What is the average price of a medium Ivan Messac painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ivan Messac painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ivan Messac's auction record?
Ivan Messac's auction record is $31,599, set in 2007.
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