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# BUTOR MICHEL (1926–2016)

BUTOR MICHEL is an artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $518. 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 BUTOR MICHEL sold in 2020 for $2,003, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BUTOR MICHEL work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BUTOR MICHEL work is $518.

The median BUTOR MICHEL print sells for $1,134 across 5 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 | $1,134† | $2,003 | — | 2020-12-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $518–$1,134† | $1,134† | $2,003 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,003 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,134 |

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 BUTOR MICHEL worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BUTOR MICHEL work is $518. The median BUTOR MICHEL print sells for $1,134 across 5 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 BUTOR MICHEL's auction record?

BUTOR MICHEL's auction record is $2,003, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.