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# Paul Delaroche (1797–1856)

Paul Delaroche is a French artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,265. 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 Paul Delaroche sold in 2025 for $146,152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Paul Delaroche work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Delaroche work is $2,265.

The median Paul Delaroche painting sells for $6,886 across 11 lots.

The median Paul Delaroche work on paper sells for $1,522 across 10 lots.

The median Paul Delaroche print sells for $12,178 across 2 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 | 3 | $12,178 | $23,521 | 66.7% | 2020-06-16 |
| Paintings | 20 | $6,886† | $146,152 | 55% | 2025-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,522‡ | $6,963 | 71.4% | 2024-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Paul Delaroche's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $12,178 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $6,886, record $146,152.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $625–$26,400† | $4,000† | $42,418 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $319–$2,001‡ | $1,114‡ | $6,963 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $146,152 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $42,418 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $23,521 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,963 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,756 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $836 |

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 Paul Delaroche worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Delaroche work is $2,265. The median Paul Delaroche painting sells for $6,886 across 11 lots. The median Paul Delaroche work on paper sells for $1,522 across 10 lots. The median Paul Delaroche print sells for $12,178 across 2 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 Paul Delaroche painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Delaroche painting is $6,886. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Delaroche's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Delaroche painting is $146,152.

### What is the average price of a Paul Delaroche work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Delaroche work on paper is $1,522. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Delaroche's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Delaroche work on paper is $6,963.

### What is Paul Delaroche's auction record?

Paul Delaroche's auction record is $146,152, set in 2025.

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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, “Paul Delaroche auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-delaroche (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.