Maurice Chabas (1862–1947)
What is Maurice Chabas’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Maurice Chabas at 17 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,277 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,293–$5,827, n=8). The auction record is $32,179 for Néméa (2017, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Néméa, 1947 | Huile sur toile | $32,179 | Artcurial | Sep 2017 |
| 2 | Le retour à Cythère, 1947 | Huile sur toile | $26,049 | Artcurial | Sep 2017 |
| 3 | Return to Cythera | — | $17,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 4 | BORD DE RIVIÈRE | Oil on canvas | $17,434 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 5 | Élégantes dans un jardin, 1862 | Oil paint | $16,208 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 6 | Voiliers au mouillage | Huile sur toile | $12,548 | Ader | May 2025 |
| 7 | Femme de profil, 1862 | Papier | $8,903 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 8 | The Dryad | Oil on canvas | $7,500 | Sotheby's | Jan 2010 |
| 9 | FEMME SOUS UN PIN EN BORD DE MER | Huile sur toile | $7,312 | Artcurial | Dec 2009 |
| 10 | Vierges des falaises, 1895 | Huile sur toile (Toile d’origine) | $6,773 | Artcurial | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $4,495 |
| Other | 8 | $1,115 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $3,953 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $417 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Maurice Chabas is a French artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,345. 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 Maurice Chabas sold in 2026 for $5,512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Maurice Chabas on OpeningBid →What is a Maurice Chabas work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Chabas work is $2,345.
The median Maurice Chabas painting sells for $2,868 across 28 lots.
The median Maurice Chabas work on paper sells for $95 across 6 lots.
The median Maurice Chabas print sells for $179 across 1 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 | 1 | $179 | $179 | — | 2018-10-05 |
| Paintings | 37 | $2,868†‡ | $32,179 | 75.7% | 2026-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $95 | $8,903 | 75% | 2025-07-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $26,049 | $32,179 | — | 2017-09-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Maurice Chabas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $179. Paintings (37 lots) median $2,868, record $32,179. A typical Maurice Chabas painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $26,049.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $947–$4,061† | $2,656† | $5,512 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $690–$6,715†‡ | $2,642†‡ | $16,208 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $74–$108 | $82 | $168 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $32,179 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $26,049 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $8,903 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $179 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $168 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maurice Chabas worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Chabas work is $2,345. The median Maurice Chabas painting sells for $2,868 across 28 lots. The median Maurice Chabas work on paper sells for $95 across 6 lots. The median Maurice Chabas print sells for $179 across 1 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 Maurice Chabas painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Chabas painting is $2,868. 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 Maurice Chabas's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Chabas painting is $32,179.
What is the average price of a medium Maurice Chabas painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maurice Chabas painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,642, 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 Maurice Chabas's auction record?
Maurice Chabas's auction record is $32,179, set in 2017.
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