Line Vautrin (1913–1997)
What is Line Vautrin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,195 auction results for Line Vautrin at 32 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,817 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,241–$48,487, n=167). The auction record is $535,233 for Miroir (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miroir, circa 1960 | Talosel, mirror inlays and convex mirrored glass | $535,233 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Pentagone, circa 1960 | Talosel, mirrored glass inlays and convex mirror | $470,202 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Folie, 1958 | Resin | $403,200 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Miroir 'Folie' ou 'Le Soleil à Rendez-vous avec la Lune', circa 1958 | Talosel and convex mirrored glass | $356,822 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Miroir, le modèle crée vers 1960, circa 1960 | Talosel, mirrored glass inlays and convex mirror | $308,758 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Monaco, circa 1960 | Cartridge brass | $291,296 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Miroir 'Romain', circa 1960 | Talosel, mirrored glass inlays and convex mirror | $264,650 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Miroir 'Huitre', circa 1960 | Talosel and mirrored glass | $246,169 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 9 | "Folie" or "Le Soleil à Rendez-vous avec la Lune", circa 1956 | Talosel resin, convex mirrored glass | $241,300 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Miroir, vers 1960 | Talosel, incrustations de miroir et miroir / talosel, mirror inlays and mirror | $212,137 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 584 | $30,047 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $22,653 |
| Sculpture | 479 | $5,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 119 | $69,231 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 704 | $9,375 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,195 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Line Vautrin is a French artist with 1,403 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $10,293. 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 Line Vautrin sold in 2026 for $61,446, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
5 Line Vautrin works are coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow Line Vautrin free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full Line Vautrin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Line Vautrin on OpeningBid →What is a Line Vautrin work worth?
Across 1,185 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Line Vautrin work is $10,293.
The median Line Vautrin sculpture sells for $7,618 across 311 lots.
The median Line Vautrin photograph sells for $29,518 across 2 lots.
The median Line Vautrin work on paper sells for $18,327 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Line Vautrin sculptures typically sell for $3,188–$14,627 (the middle half of 246 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Line Vautrin sculptures typically sell for $35,000–$125,000 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $18,327 | $28,529 | — | 2025-05-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 344 | $7,618†‡ | $291,296 | 90.4% | 2026-10-23 |
| Photography | 2 | $29,518‡ | $57,845 | — | 2026-01-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 60 | $128,945‡ | $535,233 | — | 2026-06-04 |
† 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) | 246 | $3,188–$14,627†‡ | $7,535†‡ | $149,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $35,000–$125,000 | $72,500 | $291,296 |
† 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 | 2024 | $291,296 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $241,300 |
| Photography | 2024 | $57,845 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $28,529 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $8,125 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,192‡ |
‡ 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 Line Vautrin worth?
Across 1,185 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Line Vautrin work is $10,293. The median Line Vautrin sculpture sells for $7,618 across 311 lots. The median Line Vautrin photograph sells for $29,518 across 2 lots. The median Line Vautrin work on paper sells for $18,327 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Line Vautrin sculptures typically sell for $3,188–$14,627 (the middle half of 246 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Line Vautrin sculptures typically sell for $35,000–$125,000 (the middle half of 25 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 Line Vautrin sculpture?
Based on 311 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Line Vautrin sculpture is $7,618. 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 Line Vautrin's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Line Vautrin sculpture is $291,296.
What is the average price of a small Line Vautrin sculpture?
Based on 246 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Line Vautrin sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,535, 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 Line Vautrin sculpture?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Line Vautrin sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $72,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Line Vautrin's auction record?
Line Vautrin's auction record is $535,233, set in 2022.
See the full Line Vautrin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Line Vautrin on OpeningBid →