Michel Delacroix (b. 1933)
What is Michel Delacroix’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 387 auction results for Michel Delacroix at 40 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,164 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,280–$16,668, n=33). The auction record is $48,846 for Quay of the Seine in the Morning (2025, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quay of the Seine in the Morning, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $48,846 | K-Auction | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | Paris | Oil on canvas | $37,692 | K-Auction | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | To the Good Franquette | Oil on canvas | $34,936 | K-Auction | Feb 2024 |
| 4 | Street musicians, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $32,573 | K-Auction | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | The Accident, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $30,089 | K-Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Lightening in Paris | Oil on canvas | $25,628 | K-Auction | May 2024 |
| 7 | Petitpont Street | Oil on canvas | $21,875 | K-Auction | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | The Meeting in the Forest, 2000 | Acrylic on board | $21,022 | K-Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | To Good Wine | Oil on canvas | $20,336 | K-Auction | May 2025 |
| 10 | The Old Moret Bridge, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $18,408 | K-Auction | Aug 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $11,529 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,164 |
| Other | 5 | $1,053 |
| Prints | 32 | $894 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $4,810 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $1,339 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 387 results from 40 houses · How we compute these figures
Michel Delacroix is a French artist with 410 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,051. 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 Delacroix sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,170 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Michel Delacroix on OpeningBid →What is a Michel Delacroix work worth?
Across 363 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michel Delacroix work is $1,051.
The median Michel Delacroix print sells for $873 across 273 lots.
The median Michel Delacroix painting sells for $11,941 across 62 lots.
The median Michel Delacroix work on paper sells for $4,062 across 13 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Michel Delacroix prints typically sell for $675–$1,269 (the middle half of 242 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Michel Delacroix paintings typically sell for $11,529–$20,656 (the middle half of 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 290 | $873†‡ | $4,638 | 94.1% | 2026-06-28 |
| Paintings | 64 | $11,941†‡ | $48,846 | 96.9% | 2026-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $4,062†‡ | $15,989† | 86.7% | 2026-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $21,336†‡ | $48,846 | — | 2026-04-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Michel Delacroix's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (290 lots) median $873 with 94.1% sell-through. Paintings (64 lots) median $11,941, record $48,846. A typical Michel Delacroix painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $21,336.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $513–$768†‡ | $619†‡ | $1,650† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 242 | $675–$1,269†‡ | $961†‡ | $4,638 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $4,000–$12,231†‡ | $6,161†‡ | $25,628 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $11,529–$20,656†‡ | $16,136†‡ | $48,846 |
† 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) | 10 | $3,388–$9,517†‡ | $6,698†‡ | $15,989† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $48,846 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $37,692 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $15,989† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $14,127† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,638 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,701† |
† 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 Delacroix worth?
Across 363 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michel Delacroix work is $1,051. The median Michel Delacroix print sells for $873 across 273 lots. The median Michel Delacroix painting sells for $11,941 across 62 lots. The median Michel Delacroix work on paper sells for $4,062 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Michel Delacroix prints typically sell for $675–$1,269 (the middle half of 242 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Michel Delacroix paintings typically sell for $11,529–$20,656 (the middle half of 33 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 Michel Delacroix print?
Based on 273 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michel Delacroix print is $873. 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 Delacroix's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michel Delacroix print is $4,638.
What is the average price of a Michel Delacroix painting?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michel Delacroix painting is $11,941. 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 Delacroix's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michel Delacroix painting is $48,846.
What is the average price of a Michel Delacroix work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michel Delacroix work on paper is $4,062. 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 Delacroix's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michel Delacroix work on paper is $15,989. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,989 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Michel Delacroix print?
Based on 242 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michel Delacroix print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $961, 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 Michel Delacroix painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michel Delacroix painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,136, 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 Michel Delacroix's auction record?
Michel Delacroix's auction record is $48,846, set in 2025.
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