Olivier Debre (1920–1999)
Olivier Debre is a French artist with 237 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,992. 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 Debre sold in 2026 for $15,924, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Olivier Debre on OpeningBid →What is a Olivier Debre work worth?
Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivier Debre work is $3,992.
The median Olivier Debre painting sells for $11,160 across 84 lots.
The median Olivier Debre print sells for $485 across 58 lots.
The median Olivier Debre work on paper sells for $3,251 across 26 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Olivier Debre paintings typically sell for $12,829–$24,104 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Olivier Debre prints typically sell for $384–$667 (the middle half of 41 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 | 67 | $485†‡ | $2,303‡ | 86.6% | 2026-04-02 |
| Paintings | 92 | $11,160†‡ | $89,328‡ | 91.3% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $3,251†‡ | $15,793 | 81.3% | 2025-12-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,962‡ | $2,962‡ | — | 2017-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $44,255†‡ | $89,328‡ | — | 2024-06-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Olivier Debre's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (67 lots) median $485 with 86.6% sell-through. Paintings (92 lots) median $11,160, record $89,328. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Olivier Debre painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $44,255.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $268–$547†‡ | $369†‡ | $1,657 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $384–$667†‡ | $500†‡ | $1,788 |
† 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) | 35 | $4,698–$7,531†‡ | $5,880†‡ | $15,960 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $12,829–$24,104†‡ | $15,924†‡ | $55,740 |
† 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 | $938–$3,513†‡ | $1,481†‡ | $4,063‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,358–$5,373†‡ | $3,021†‡ | $6,747 |
† 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 | 2022 | $89,328‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $72,698‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15,793 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $10,320 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $2,962‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,303‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,788 |
‡ 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 Debre worth?
Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivier Debre work is $3,992. The median Olivier Debre painting sells for $11,160 across 84 lots. The median Olivier Debre print sells for $485 across 58 lots. The median Olivier Debre work on paper sells for $3,251 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Olivier Debre paintings typically sell for $12,829–$24,104 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Olivier Debre prints typically sell for $384–$667 (the middle half of 41 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 Debre painting?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olivier Debre painting is $11,160. 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 Debre's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olivier Debre painting is $89,328. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Olivier Debre print?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olivier Debre print is $485. 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 Debre's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olivier Debre print is $2,303. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Olivier Debre work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olivier Debre work on paper is $3,251. 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 Debre's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olivier Debre work on paper is $15,793.
What is the average price of a medium Olivier Debre painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olivier Debre painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,924, 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 Debre print?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olivier Debre print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $500, 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 Debre's auction record?
Olivier Debre's auction record is $89,328, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Olivier Debre record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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