Olivier Foss (1920–2002)
Olivier Foss is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $432. 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 Foss is recorded as sold in 2024 for $475; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Olivier Foss on OpeningBid →What is a Olivier Foss work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivier Foss work is $432.
The median Olivier Foss painting sells for $432 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $432†‡ | $950 | 80% | 2026-06-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $310–$569†‡ | $474†‡ | $950 |
† 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 | 2015 | $950 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $768 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Olivier Foss worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivier Foss work is $432. The median Olivier Foss painting sells for $432 across 16 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 Foss painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olivier Foss painting is $432. 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 Foss's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olivier Foss painting is $950.
What is the average price of a medium Olivier Foss painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olivier Foss painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $474, 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 Foss's auction record?
Olivier Foss's auction record is $950, set in 2015.
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