Niki de Saint-Phalle (1930–2002)
What is Niki de Saint-Phalle’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,080 auction results for Niki de Saint-Phalle at 53 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,351 including buyer’s premium (middle half $946–$12,436, n=90). The auction record is $915,792 for La machine à rêver (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La machine à rêver | Fibre de verre et polyester peint | $915,792 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Nana | Résine peinte | $704,767 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 3 | Nana Dawn | — | $645,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Bathing Beauty (Sculpture-Fontaine) | Fibre de verre et résine de polyester peintes | $532,755 | Sotheby's | Dec 2009 |
| 5 | Nana Mosaïque Blanche | Ceramic and Murano glass over polyester fountain with integrated water conduit system | $492,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | FONTAINE AUX QUATRE NANAS, 1974 | Signé et numéroté | $423,276 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 7 | Le grand oiseau | Polyester peint | $416,484 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 8 | Nana Boa, 1930 | Tin | $412,177 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 9 | Grand éléphant vase | Polyester et peinture au polyurethane | $408,704 | Sotheby's | Dec 2009 |
| 10 | La Lune, 1987 | Glass tile, mirror tile and painted polyester | $365,900 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $61,132 |
| Sculpture | 176 | $28,736 |
| Other | 193 | $19,050 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $5,306 |
| Prints | 263 | $1,152 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $54,053 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 221 | $4,063 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 313 | $1,484 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,080 results from 53 houses · How we compute these figures
Niki de Saint-Phalle is a French artist with 1,354 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,500. 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 Niki de Saint-Phalle sold in 2026 for $2,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,068 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niki de Saint-Phalle work is $1,500.
The median Niki de Saint-Phalle print sells for $869 across 463 lots.
The median Niki de Saint-Phalle sculpture sells for $27,803 across 189 lots.
The median Niki de Saint-Phalle work on paper sells for $4,592 across 43 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Niki de Saint-Phalle prints typically sell for $458–$1,377 (the middle half of 336 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Niki de Saint-Phalle sculptures typically sell for $10,996–$36,291 (the middle half of 107 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 | 574 | $869†‡ | $35,716 | 80.7% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 14 | $26,601 | $125,000 | 92.9% | 2024-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $4,592†‡ | $265,883 | 75.4% | 2025-12-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 223 | $27,803†‡ | $423,276 | 84.8% | 2026-04-08 |
| Photography | 6 | $1,081† | $1,681 | 66.7% | 2025-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 59 | $171,669‡ | $915,792 | — | 2024-11-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Niki de Saint-Phalle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (574 lots) median $869 with 80.7% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $26,601, record $125,000. A typical Niki de Saint-Phalle painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 59 lots) the median is $171,669.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 95 | $234–$1,072†‡ | $519†‡ | $16,123‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 336 | $458–$1,377†‡ | $984†‡ | $35,716 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $276–$804†‡ | $650†‡ | $1,021 |
† 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) | 5 | $22,000–$40,000 | $26,601 | $45,572 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $2,470–$7,392†‡ | $4,001†‡ | $36,352 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $4,166–$21,250‡ | $11,203‡ | $265,883 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 107 | $10,996–$36,291†‡ | $20,218†‡ | $227,070 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $28,121–$95,712†‡ | $57,590†‡ | $234,498 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $65,555–$284,863‡ | $188,041‡ | $412,177 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $423,276 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $412,177 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $265,883 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $235,179‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $125,000 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $110,717 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $35,716 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $20,304‡ |
‡ 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 Niki de Saint-Phalle worth?
Across 1,068 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niki de Saint-Phalle work is $1,500. The median Niki de Saint-Phalle print sells for $869 across 463 lots. The median Niki de Saint-Phalle sculpture sells for $27,803 across 189 lots. The median Niki de Saint-Phalle work on paper sells for $4,592 across 43 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Niki de Saint-Phalle prints typically sell for $458–$1,377 (the middle half of 336 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Niki de Saint-Phalle sculptures typically sell for $10,996–$36,291 (the middle half of 107 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 Niki de Saint-Phalle print?
Based on 463 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niki de Saint-Phalle print is $869. 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 Niki de Saint-Phalle's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Niki de Saint-Phalle print is $35,716.
What is the average price of a Niki de Saint-Phalle sculpture?
Based on 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niki de Saint-Phalle sculpture is $27,803. 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 Niki de Saint-Phalle's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Niki de Saint-Phalle sculpture is $423,276.
What is the average price of a Niki de Saint-Phalle work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niki de Saint-Phalle work on paper is $4,592. 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 Niki de Saint-Phalle's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Niki de Saint-Phalle work on paper is $265,883.
What is the average price of a medium Niki de Saint-Phalle print?
Based on 336 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Niki de Saint-Phalle print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $984, 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 small Niki de Saint-Phalle sculpture?
Based on 107 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Niki de Saint-Phalle sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,218, 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 Niki de Saint-Phalle's auction record?
Niki de Saint-Phalle's auction record is $915,792, set in 2008.
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