Nicolas de Staël (1914–1955)
What is Nicolas de Staël’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 227 auction results for Nicolas de Staël at 29 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $747,673 including buyer’s premium (middle half $64,450–$1,282,559, n=20). The auction record is $22,226,001 for Parc des Princes (Les grands footballeurs) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parc des Princes (Les grands footballeurs), 1952 | Huile sur toile | $22,226,001 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Nu Debout, 1953 | Oil paint | $12,125,000 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 3 | Fleurs, 1952 | Huile sur toile | $9,773,577 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | NU COUCHÉ, (NU), 1954 | Huile sur toile | $9,420,559 | Artcurial | Dec 2011 |
| 5 | Agrigente, 1953 | Oil paint | $8,340,578 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 6 | NU DEBOUT, 1953 | Huile sur toile | $6,101,647 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 7 | Bouteilles (Bottles), 1952 | Oil paint | $5,942,784 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | Composition | Huile sur toile | $5,779,894 | Sotheby's | Jun 2014 |
| 9 | Marseille, 1954 | Oil paint | $4,776,091 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 10 | La Ciotat, 1952 | Oil paint | $4,335,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 125 | $872,858 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $22,926 |
| Other | 27 | $17,977 |
| Prints | 27 | $4,849 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $1,697,356 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 94 | $808,046 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $41,267 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 227 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Nicolas de Staël is a French artist with 259 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $319,353. 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 Nicolas de Staël sold in 2026 for $1,419,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 226 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas de Staël work is $319,353.
The median Nicolas de Staël painting sells for $877,465 across 132 lots.
The median Nicolas de Staël print sells for $4,200 across 45 lots.
The median Nicolas de Staël work on paper sells for $17,738 across 34 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Nicolas de Staël paintings typically sell for $533,682–$1,623,000 (the middle half of 77 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Nicolas de Staël prints typically sell for $2,108–$4,849 (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 | 49 | $4,200†‡ | $112,087 | 91.8% | 2026-10-02 |
| Paintings | 137 | $877,465‡ | $22.2M | 96.4% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $17,738†‡ | $116,691† | 91.9% | 2026-04-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 131 | $958,571†‡ | $22.2M | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Nicolas de Staël's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (49 lots) median $4,200 with 91.8% sell-through. Paintings (137 lots) median $877,465, record $22,226,001. A typical Nicolas de Staël painting sells for around 209× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 131 lots) the median is $958,571.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $2,108–$4,849†‡ | $3,640†‡ | $16,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,557–$8,683†‡ | $6,916†‡ | $112,087 |
† 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) | 23 | $144,429–$501,149 | $323,999 | $985,190 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 77 | $533,682–$1.6M‡ | $1M‡ | $5.9M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $1.2M–$5.4M | $1.7M | $22.2M |
‡ 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) | 15 | $13,550–$62,556†‡ | $30,787†‡ | $116,691† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $14,820–$26,958† | $17,808† | $75,671 |
† 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 | 2019 | $22.2M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $12.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $116,691† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $116,298 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $112,087 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $19,392 |
† 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 Nicolas de Staël worth?
Across 226 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas de Staël work is $319,353. The median Nicolas de Staël painting sells for $877,465 across 132 lots. The median Nicolas de Staël print sells for $4,200 across 45 lots. The median Nicolas de Staël work on paper sells for $17,738 across 34 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nicolas de Staël paintings typically sell for $533,682–$1,623,000 (the middle half of 77 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Nicolas de Staël prints typically sell for $2,108–$4,849 (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 Nicolas de Staël painting?
Based on 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolas de Staël painting is $877,465. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nicolas de Staël's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolas de Staël painting is $22,226,001.
What is the average price of a Nicolas de Staël print?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolas de Staël print is $4,200. 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 Nicolas de Staël's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolas de Staël print is $112,087.
What is the average price of a Nicolas de Staël work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolas de Staël work on paper is $17,738. 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 Nicolas de Staël's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolas de Staël work on paper is $116,691. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $116,691 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Nicolas de Staël painting?
Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicolas de Staël painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,001,902, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Nicolas de Staël print?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nicolas de Staël print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,640, 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 Nicolas de Staël's auction record?
Nicolas de Staël's auction record is $22,226,001, set in 2019.
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