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# Paul Delvaux (1897–1994)

Paul Delvaux is a Belgian artist with 165 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,386. 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 Delvaux is recorded as sold in 2026 for $8,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Delvaux work worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Delvaux work is $3,386.

The median Paul Delvaux print sells for $2,230 across 79 lots.

The median Paul Delvaux work on paper sells for $14,124 across 30 lots.

The median Paul Delvaux painting sells for $113,590 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Delvaux prints typically sell for $2,118–$6,989 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Delvaux work on papers typically sell for $5,851–$66,714 (the middle half of 26 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 | 110 | $2,230†‡ | $12,535 | 71.8% | 2026-06-09 |
| Paintings | 5 | $113,590‡ | $1.2M | — | 2026-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $14,124‡ | $417,199 | 90.9% | 2025-10-02 |
| Photography | 5 | $103† | $103† | 20% | 2006-11-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $119,200‡ | $1.2M | — | 2020-06-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Paul Delvaux's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (110 lots) median $2,230 with 71.8% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $113,590, record $1,160,000. A typical Paul Delvaux painting sells for around 51× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $119,200.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,455–$3,425†‡ | $2,398†‡ | $7,860 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $2,118–$6,989†‡ | $3,958†‡ | $12,535 |

† 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) | 26 | $5,851–$66,714‡ | $12,106‡ | $102,764 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $417,199 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $262,558 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $119,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $12,535 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $10,620 |
| Photography | 2006 | $103† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Delvaux worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Delvaux work is $3,386. The median Paul Delvaux print sells for $2,230 across 79 lots. The median Paul Delvaux work on paper sells for $14,124 across 30 lots. The median Paul Delvaux painting sells for $113,590 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Delvaux prints typically sell for $2,118–$6,989 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Delvaux work on papers typically sell for $5,851–$66,714 (the middle half of 26 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 Paul Delvaux print?

Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Delvaux print is $2,230. 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 Paul Delvaux's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Delvaux print is $12,535.

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

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Delvaux work on paper is $14,124. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Delvaux work on paper is $417,199.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Delvaux print?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Delvaux print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,958, 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 small Paul Delvaux work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Delvaux work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,106, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Paul Delvaux's auction record is $1,160,000, set in 2020.

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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 Delvaux auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-delvaux (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.