Jules Dalou (1838–1902)
What is Jules Dalou’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 115 auction results for Jules Dalou at 16 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,001 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,597–$6,673, n=8). The auction record is $213,156 for Paysanne française allaitant son enfant (2020, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paysanne française allaitant son enfant, 1872 | Terracotta | $213,156 | Artcurial | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | Le Triomphe de Silène (Triumph of Silenus) | Patinated plaster | $46,993 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 3 | The torso of Abundance from the Triumph of the Republic, 1838 | Bronze | $25,074 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | Paysan retroussant ses manches | Bronze | $21,865 | Tajan | Jun 2015 |
| 5 | Torse en bronze de la figure de l'Abondance dans le groupe du Triomphe de la Republique, 1838 | Bronze | $21,056 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Jeune mère allaitante | Young nursing Mother, 1874 | Terracotta group; on a wood plinth | $17,846 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Enfant assis Étude pour le Monument aux petits enfants de la Reine Victoria | Bronze | $16,872 | Tajan | Jun 2012 |
| 8 | La Maternité, circa 1877 | Bronze | $15,548 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2020 |
| 9 | Etude pour une femme nue s'essuyant le pied, 1838 | Bronze | $15,400 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 10 | La Chatiments, 1838 | Gilt bronze relief plaque | $15,275 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $5,499 |
| Sculpture | 99 | $4,304 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $5,953 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $3,187 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 115 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Jules Dalou is a French artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $4,304. 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 Jules Dalou sold in 2025 for $8,182, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jules Dalou work is $4,304.
The median Jules Dalou sculpture sells for $3,750 across 105 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jules Dalou sculptures typically sell for $1,455–$6,335 (the middle half of 75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 132 | $3,750†‡ | $46,993 | 79.5% | 2025-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $24,011‡ | $213,156 | — | 2022-05-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $1,455–$6,335†‡ | $2,790†‡ | $25,074 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,512–$16,624‡ | $6,463‡ | $46,993 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $46,993 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $25,074 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jules Dalou worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jules Dalou work is $4,304. The median Jules Dalou sculpture sells for $3,750 across 105 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jules Dalou sculptures typically sell for $1,455–$6,335 (the middle half of 75 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 Jules Dalou sculpture?
Based on 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jules Dalou sculpture is $3,750. 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 Jules Dalou's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jules Dalou sculpture is $46,993.
What is the average price of a small Jules Dalou sculpture?
Based on 75 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jules Dalou sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,790, 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 Jules Dalou sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jules Dalou sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,463, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jules Dalou's auction record?
Jules Dalou's auction record is $213,156, set in 2020.
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