Michel Butor
Michel Butor is an artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $434. 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 Michel Butor sold in 2022 for $509, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Michel Butor on OpeningBid →What is a Michel Butor work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michel Butor work is $434.
The median Michel Butor print sells for $359 across 5 lots.
The median Michel Butor sculpture sells for $451 across 2 lots.
The median Michel Butor work on paper sells for $121 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 | 5 | $359‡ | $1,174 | — | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $121 | $121 | — | 2022-11-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $451† | $734 | — | 2020-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,174 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $734 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $509 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $168† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $121 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Michel Butor worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michel Butor work is $434. The median Michel Butor print sells for $359 across 5 lots. The median Michel Butor sculpture sells for $451 across 2 lots. The median Michel Butor work on paper sells for $121 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 Michel Butor's auction record?
Michel Butor's auction record is $3,706, set in 2021.
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