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# Olivier Mourgue (b. 1939)

## What is Olivier Mourgue’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 158 auction results for Olivier Mourgue at 30 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,235 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,606–$3,692, n=24). The auction record is $36,675 for Canapé 'Montreal' (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canapé 'Montreal', 1967 | Fibre de verre et mousse tapissée de tissu / fabric upholstered fibreglass and foam | $36,675 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Montréal, 1967 | Fibre de verre et mousse tapissée de tissu / fabric upholstered fibreglass and foam | $25,978 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Montréal, 1967 | Wool | $20,996 | PIASA | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Table basse 'Montréal', 1939 | Coffee table | $18,338 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Whist chaise, 1964 | Leather | $17,500 | Wright | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | Djinn, 1965 | Steel | $8,637 | Artcurial | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Flower floor lamp, 1970 | Aluminum | $7,200 | Wright | May 2008 |
| 8 | FLEURS, 1939 | Painted steel, aluminium, manufactured by P. Disderot, Cachan, France | $6,981 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caddy | Bent and welded steel wire | $16,752 | Ader | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Caddy | Bent and welded steel wire | $11,422 | Ader | Jun 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 123 | $1,918 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 49 | $2,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 62 | $1,860 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 158 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Olivier Mourgue is a French artist with 212 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,860. 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 Mourgue sold in 2026 for $4,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Olivier Mourgue work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Olivier Mourgue work worth?

Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivier Mourgue work is $1,860.

The median Olivier Mourgue sculpture sells for $2,378 across 40 lots.

The median Olivier Mourgue photograph sells for $2,814 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Olivier Mourgue sculptures typically sell for $1,980–$3,551 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 44 | $2,378† | $36,675 | 90.9% | 2026-10-30 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,814 | $4,020 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $17,919 | $36,675 | — | 2026-03-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,535–$2,884† | $2,240† | $25,978 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $1,980–$3,551 | $2,693 | $36,675 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $36,675 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $25,978 |
| Photography | 2026 | $4,020 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,608 |

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 Olivier Mourgue worth?

Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivier Mourgue work is $1,860. The median Olivier Mourgue sculpture sells for $2,378 across 40 lots. The median Olivier Mourgue photograph sells for $2,814 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Olivier Mourgue sculptures typically sell for $1,980–$3,551 (the middle half of 20 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 Mourgue sculpture?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olivier Mourgue sculpture is $2,378. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Olivier Mourgue's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olivier Mourgue sculpture is $36,675.

### What is the average price of a large Olivier Mourgue sculpture?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Olivier Mourgue sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,693, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Olivier Mourgue sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olivier Mourgue sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Olivier Mourgue's auction record?

Olivier Mourgue's auction record is $36,675, set in 2021.

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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, “Olivier Mourgue auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/olivier-mourgue (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.