Claude Monet (1840–1926)
Claude Monet is a French artist with 161 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,000. 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 Claude Monet is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Monet work is $4,000.
The median Claude Monet print sells for $863 across 74 lots.
The median Claude Monet painting sells for $570 across 36 lots.
The median Claude Monet work on paper sells for $42,682 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Claude Monet prints typically sell for $6,350–$12,000 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Claude Monet paintings typically sell for $89–$1,255 (the middle half of 29 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 | 102 | $863†‡ | $50,000 | 72.5% | 2026-06-19 |
| Paintings | 42 | $570†‡ | $26.2M | 85.7% | 2026-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $42,682‡ | $1.2M | — | 2026-04-15 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,122 | $1,122 | — | 2017-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $1.1M‡ | $26.2M | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Claude Monet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (102 lots) median $863 with 72.5% sell-through. Paintings (42 lots) median $570, record $26,248,828. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $1,069,239.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $6,350–$12,000†‡ | $8,312†‡ | $50,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $34–$170†‡ | $52†‡ | $11,154‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $89–$1,255†‡ | $532†‡ | $26.2M |
† 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) | 9 | $30,181–$141,000‡ | $44,551‡ | $1.2M |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $26.2M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $6.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $976,874‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $24,000 |
| Photography | 2017 | $1,122 |
‡ 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 Claude Monet worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Monet work is $4,000. The median Claude Monet print sells for $863 across 74 lots. The median Claude Monet painting sells for $570 across 36 lots. The median Claude Monet work on paper sells for $42,682 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Claude Monet prints typically sell for $6,350–$12,000 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Claude Monet paintings typically sell for $89–$1,255 (the middle half of 29 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 Claude Monet print?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Monet print is $863. 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 Claude Monet's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Monet print is $50,000.
What is the average price of a Claude Monet painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Monet painting is $570. 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 Claude Monet's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Monet painting is $26,248,828.
What is the average price of a Claude Monet work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Monet work on paper is $42,682. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Claude Monet's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Monet work on paper is $1,161,604.
What is the average price of a small Claude Monet print?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Claude Monet print (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,312, 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 Claude Monet painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Claude Monet painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $532, 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 Claude Monet's auction record?
Claude Monet's auction record is $26,248,828, set in 2026.
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