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# Olivier Strebelle (1927–2017)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Olivier Strebelle at 10 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,833 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,735–$18,145, n=11). The auction record is $69,755 for Flight in Mind (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flight in Mind, 1994 | Bronze | $69,755 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | The Other Sleepy One, 1971 | Bronze; en six éléments | $35,332 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Sur un grand pied I, 1974 | Bronze à patine dorée sur socle en inox Signé et numéroté 1/6 Brons met goudkleurige p | $24,107 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Un couple très uni, 1927 | Bronze | $22,218 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | A la renverse, 1927 | Bronze | $14,072 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Un couple très uni, 1973 | Bronze à patine brune Six éléments Signé, daté et numéroté 5/9 Brons met bruine patina | $12,054 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | L'endormie II, 1972 | Bronze et granite; en quatre éléments | $8,833 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Abstract Figural Sculpture, 1975 | Gilt bronze | $6,120 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Portrait-robot, 1927 | Bronze; en six elements | $4,756 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Le Petit bonhomme, 1962 | Épreuve en bronze à patine vert de fouille | $2,715 | Ader | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 13 | $8,833 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $8,405 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $6,120 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Olivier Strebelle is a Belgian artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $5,160. 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 Strebelle sold in 2026 for $14,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Olivier Strebelle work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivier Strebelle work is $5,160.

The median Olivier Strebelle sculpture sells for $12,054 across 11 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 | 13 | $12,054†‡ | $69,755 | 84.6% | 2026-06-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,790–$20,289†‡ | $7,476†‡ | $35,332 |

† 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 | 2023 | $69,755 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $35,332 |

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 Strebelle worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivier Strebelle work is $5,160. The median Olivier Strebelle sculpture sells for $12,054 across 11 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 Strebelle sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olivier Strebelle sculpture is $12,054. 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 Strebelle's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olivier Strebelle sculpture is $69,755.

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

Olivier Strebelle's auction record is $69,755, set in 2023.

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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 Strebelle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/olivier-strebelle (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.