Olivier Debré (1920–1999)
What is Olivier Debré’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 480 auction results for Olivier Debré at 39 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,826 including buyer’s premium (middle half $859–$21,344, n=70). The auction record is $369,329 for Figure rude en bleu tendre (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figure rude en bleu tendre, 1959 | Oil paint | $369,329 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Personnage debout bleu | Oil on canvas | $209,202 | Sotheby's | Dec 2017 |
| 3 | La sapinette vert sombre, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $204,877 | Artcurial | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Rouge rose tache orange Touraine, 1997 | Oil paint | $193,662 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Grand Personage Bleu, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $186,596 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Tout bleu clair taches vives, 1989 | Oil paint | $170,554 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Personnage debout | Oil on canvas | $170,265 | Sotheby's | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Bleu gris mouvant à la tache jaune, 1988 | Oil paint | $163,227 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Peupliers jaunes (Les Maderes), 1959 | Huile sur toile | $162,191 | Artcurial | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Nature morte verte clair, 1957 | Oil paint | $132,514 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 218 | $26,222 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $5,109 |
| Other | 51 | $4,203 |
| Prints | 92 | $619 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $56,830 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 181 | $11,674 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $2,100 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 480 results from 39 houses · How we compute these figures
Olivier Debré is a French artist with 575 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $9,086. 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 Olivier Debré sold in 2026 for $22,457, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Olivier Debré on OpeningBid →What is a Olivier Debré work worth?
Across 473 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivier Debré work is $9,086.
The median Olivier Debré painting sells for $25,478 across 251 lots.
The median Olivier Debré print sells for $573 across 128 lots.
The median Olivier Debré work on paper sells for $2,957 across 39 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Olivier Debré paintings typically sell for $17,608–$40,813 (the middle half of 115 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Olivier Debré prints typically sell for $434–$950 (the middle half of 79 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 | 133 | $573†‡ | $4,392‡ | 96.2% | 2026-10-25 |
| Paintings | 273 | $25,478†‡ | $369,329 | 91.9% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $2,957†‡ | $71,506 | 81.3% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $123,745† | $369,329 | — | 2025-11-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Olivier Debré's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (133 lots) median $573 with 96.2% sell-through. Paintings (273 lots) median $25,478, record $369,329. A typical Olivier Debré painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 24 lots) the median is $123,745.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $209–$463†‡ | $364†‡ | $2,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 79 | $434–$950†‡ | $702†‡ | $2,094 |
† 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) | 37 | $6,827–$18,446†‡ | $11,595†‡ | $42,837 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 115 | $17,608–$40,813†‡ | $26,169†‡ | $132,514 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $50,594–$125,556† | $84,682† | $369,329 |
† 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) | 15 | $1,022–$2,313‡ | $1,480‡ | $4,006 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $2,880–$8,340†‡ | $6,058†‡ | $71,506 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,676–$9,048 | $7,884 | $12,766 |
† 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 | 2021 | $369,329 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $209,202 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $71,506 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $12,766 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,392‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,146 |
‡ 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 Olivier Debré worth?
Across 473 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivier Debré work is $9,086. The median Olivier Debré painting sells for $25,478 across 251 lots. The median Olivier Debré print sells for $573 across 128 lots. The median Olivier Debré work on paper sells for $2,957 across 39 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Olivier Debré paintings typically sell for $17,608–$40,813 (the middle half of 115 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Olivier Debré prints typically sell for $434–$950 (the middle half of 79 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 Olivier Debré painting?
Based on 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olivier Debré painting is $25,478. 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 Olivier Debré's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olivier Debré painting is $369,329.
What is the average price of a Olivier Debré print?
Based on 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olivier Debré print is $573. 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 Olivier Debré's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olivier Debré print is $4,392. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Olivier Debré work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olivier Debré work on paper is $2,957. 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 Olivier Debré's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olivier Debré work on paper is $71,506.
What is the average price of a medium Olivier Debré painting?
Based on 115 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olivier Debré painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,169, 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 Olivier Debré print?
Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olivier Debré print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $702, 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 Olivier Debré's auction record?
Olivier Debré's auction record is $369,329, set in 2021.
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