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# Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002)

## What is Niki de Saint Phalle’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 933 auction results for Niki de Saint Phalle at 96 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,321 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,621–$35,765, n=109). The auction record is $889,537 for NANA DANSEUSE NOIRE (GRANDE DANSEUSE NEGRESSE) (2015, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NANA DANSEUSE NOIRE (GRANDE DANSEUSE NEGRESSE), 1968 | Polyester peint sur socle en métal | $889,537 | Artcurial | Dec 2015 |
| 2 | La femme et L'oiseau fontaine, 1967 | Résine en polyester peinte; en deux parties | $803,828 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | L'Arbre-Serpents, 1992 | Résine polyester peinte | $697,332 | Artcurial | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | The White Goddess / La femme brune, 1963 | Wool | $616,045 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | PATINEUSE, 1967 | Polyester peint sur socle en métal | $447,180 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Nana (petite Gwendolyn I), 1964 | Acrylic | $441,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Oiseau Amoureux, 1990 | Resin | $410,375 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Nana Boa (petit), 1983 | Resin | $403,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Dominique (jambe en l'air), 1966 | Peinture, tissu, colle et grillage monté sur base en métal; paint, fabric, glue and wire mesh mounted on metal base | $403,021 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | NANA FONTAINE TYPE, 1967 | Résine polyester peinte et socle en fer | $367,218 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 218 | $32,945 |
| Other | 162 | $22,692 |
| Paintings | 11 | $20,530 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $6,091 |
| Prints | 134 | $1,456 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $77,327 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 220 | $15,240 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 241 | $13,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 933 results from 96 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Niki de Saint Phalle is a French artist with 1,081 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,998. 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 a hammer price of $13,071 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Niki de Saint Phalle works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Niki de Saint Phalle work worth?

Across 902 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niki de Saint Phalle work is $4,998.

The median Niki de Saint Phalle print sells for $928 across 344 lots.

The median Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture sells for $30,319 across 256 lots.

The median Niki de Saint Phalle work on paper sells for $6,125 across 41 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Niki de Saint Phalle prints typically sell for $502–$1,653 (the middle half of 248 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Niki de Saint Phalle sculptures typically sell for $10,763–$32,072 (the middle half of 131 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 | 377 | $928†‡ | $71,888 | 91.2% | 2026-10-21 |
| Paintings | 13 | $53,834‡ | $441,000 | 84.6% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $6,125†‡ | $50,917 | 83.7% | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 279 | $30,319†‡ | $889,537 | 91.8% | 2026-10-23 |
| Photography | 3 | $268†‡ | $567‡ | — | 2026-02-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 62 | $178,044‡ | $889,537 | — | 2025-09-30 |

† 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 (377 lots) median $928 with 91.2% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $53,834, record $441,000. A typical Niki de Saint Phalle painting sells for around 58× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 62 lots) the median is $178,044.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $259–$2,047†‡ | $560†‡ | $47,810 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 248 | $502–$1,653†‡ | $1,005†‡ | $71,888 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $716–$1,062† | $951† | $29,724 |

† 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) | 8 | $32,113–$144,777‡ | $53,834‡ | $441,000 |

‡ 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) | 27 | $4,315–$9,722†‡ | $6,125†‡ | $37,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $11,887–$24,620†‡ | $15,050†‡ | $50,917 |

† 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) | 131 | $10,763–$32,072†‡ | $18,099†‡ | $154,523 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 86 | $25,625–$119,265†‡ | $45,461†‡ | $403,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $58,770–$302,400‡ | $110,810‡ | $803,828 |

† 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 | 2015 | $889,537 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $803,828 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $441,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $156,386 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $71,888 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $50,917 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $47,810 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $45,360 |

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 Niki de Saint Phalle worth?

Across 902 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niki de Saint Phalle work is $4,998. The median Niki de Saint Phalle print sells for $928 across 344 lots. The median Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture sells for $30,319 across 256 lots. The median Niki de Saint Phalle work on paper sells for $6,125 across 41 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Niki de Saint Phalle prints typically sell for $502–$1,653 (the middle half of 248 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Niki de Saint Phalle sculptures typically sell for $10,763–$32,072 (the middle half of 131 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 344 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niki de Saint Phalle print is $928. 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 $71,888.

### What is the average price of a Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture?

Based on 256 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture is $30,319. 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 $889,537.

### What is the average price of a Niki de Saint Phalle work on paper?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niki de Saint Phalle work on paper is $6,125. 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 $50,917.

### What is the average price of a medium Niki de Saint Phalle print?

Based on 248 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Niki de Saint Phalle print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,005, 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 131 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,099, 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 $889,537, set in 2015.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Niki de Saint Phalle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/niki-de-saint-phalle (updated 2026-11-02).

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.