> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kriki · updated 2026-11-03

# Kriki (b. 1965)

## What is Kriki’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Kriki at 5 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,391 including buyer’s premium (middle half $524–$9,247, n=9). The auction record is $1,513,199 for « DANS LE PARC » (2026, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | « DANS LE PARC », 2004 | Oil on canvas | $1,513,199 | Artcurial | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | KRIKI (NE EN 1965), 1991 | Acrylique sur toile découpée et disques lasers | $19,283 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2015 |
| 3 | Hercule et Omphale, 2008 | Huile sur toile | $15,403 | Artcurial | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | LE VERNISSAGE, 1988 | Signée et datée en bas à droite " | $12,526 | Artcurial | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | SKATER, 1993 | Signé et daté " | $10,716 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | Le Guitariste, 1989 | Acrylique sur toile découpée (Acrylic on cutout canvas) | $10,633 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Untitled, 2010 | Huile sur toile | $9,247 | Artcurial | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Fête foraine, 1989 | Acrylique sur toile | $8,419 | Artcurial | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Crashing cars, 1993 | Acrylique | $7,391 | Artcurial | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | SWEET SEXY LADY TABLEAU, 1986 | Signée et datée " | $5,300 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $4,754 |
| Other | 10 | $848 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $15,403 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $3,041 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kriki is a French artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,041. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kriki sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $12,823 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kriki work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kriki work is $3,041.

The median Kriki painting sells for $4,621 across 21 lots.

The median Kriki work on paper sells for $463 across 3 lots.

The median Kriki sculpture sells for $979 across 1 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 | 2 | $308 | $524 | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 28 | $4,621† | $1.5M | 75% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $463† | $549† | 75% | 2021-07-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $979 | $979 | 33.3% | 2019-04-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Kriki's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $308. Paintings (28 lots) median $4,621, record $1,513,199. A typical Kriki painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,865–$4,721† | $4,308† | $10,633 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,419–$15,403† | $12,823† | $1.5M |

† 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 | 2026 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $15,403 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $979 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $549† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $524 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $463 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $92 |

† 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 Kriki worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kriki work is $3,041. The median Kriki painting sells for $4,621 across 21 lots. The median Kriki work on paper sells for $463 across 3 lots. The median Kriki sculpture sells for $979 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Kriki painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kriki painting is $4,621. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kriki's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kriki painting is $1,513,199.

### What is the average price of a medium Kriki painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kriki painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,308, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kriki's auction record?

Kriki's auction record is $1,513,199, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kriki auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kriki (updated 2026-11-03).

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.