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# Paul Delvaux (1897–1994)

## What is Paul Delvaux’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 807 auction results for Paul Delvaux at 63 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,935 including buyer’s premium (middle half $917–$29,930, n=93). The auction record is $9,042,500 for Les Cariatides (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Cariatides | Oil on masonite | $9,042,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 2 | La ville endormie, 1897 | Oil paint | $7,908,434 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Les Mains, 1897 | Oil paint | $6,578,500 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 4 | La Ville lunaire, 1897 | Oil paint | $5,772,252 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Les belles de nuit (Comédie du soir ou La comédie), 1897 | Oil paint | $5,630,036 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Le nu et le mannequin (Le nu au mannequin), 1897 | Oil paint | $5,372,272 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 7 | Le vicinal, 1959 | Painting | $4,301,784 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 8 | Le village des sirènes, 1942 | Painting | $3,822,398 | Christie's | Feb 2017 |
| 9 | Composition, 1945 | Oil paint | $3,588,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Le jardin nocturne, 1897 | Oil paint | $3,438,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 69 | $1,149,537 |
| Works on paper | 132 | $18,199 |
| Other | 88 | $8,052 |
| Prints | 251 | $2,040 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 49 | $1,503,836 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 238 | $4,151 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 200 | $4,044 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 807 results from 63 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Delvaux is a Belgian artist with 1,145 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,390. 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 sold in 2026 for $1,867,934, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Paul Delvaux works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Paul Delvaux work worth?

Across 791 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Delvaux work is $3,390.

The median Paul Delvaux print sells for $1,917 across 448 lots.

The median Paul Delvaux work on paper sells for $12,161 across 197 lots.

The median Paul Delvaux painting sells for $1,149,537 across 71 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Delvaux prints typically sell for $1,517–$4,552 (the middle half of 256 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Delvaux prints typically sell for $686–$1,896 (the middle half of 135 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 | 609 | $1,917†‡ | $321,390 | 73.6% | 2026-07-01 |
| Paintings | 77 | $1.1M† | $9M | 92.2% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 239 | $12,161†‡ | $494,374 | 82.4% | 2026-10-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 110 | $449,998 | $9M | — | 2026-10-14 |

† 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 (609 lots) median $1,917 with 73.6% sell-through. Paintings (77 lots) median $1,149,537, record $9,042,500. A typical Paul Delvaux painting sells for around 600× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 110 lots) the median is $449,998.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 135 | $686–$1,896†‡ | $1,136†‡ | $24,891 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 256 | $1,517–$4,552†‡ | $2,774†‡ | $321,390 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $122,451–$1.1M | $261,969 | $5.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $588,027–$2.9M† | $1.5M† | $9M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 127 | $4,537–$17,584†‡ | $8,539†‡ | $213,937 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 58 | $16,888–$202,646†‡ | $67,361†‡ | $494,374 |

† 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 | 2011 | $9M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $7.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $494,374 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $456,870 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $321,390 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $214,260 |

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 791 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Delvaux work is $3,390. The median Paul Delvaux print sells for $1,917 across 448 lots. The median Paul Delvaux work on paper sells for $12,161 across 197 lots. The median Paul Delvaux painting sells for $1,149,537 across 71 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Delvaux prints typically sell for $1,517–$4,552 (the middle half of 256 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Delvaux prints typically sell for $686–$1,896 (the middle half of 135 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 448 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Delvaux print is $1,917. 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 $321,390.

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

Based on 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Delvaux work on paper is $12,161. 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 work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Delvaux work on paper is $494,374.

### What is the average price of a Paul Delvaux painting?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Delvaux painting is $1,149,537. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Delvaux painting is $9,042,500.

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

Based on 256 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Delvaux print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,774, 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 print?

Based on 135 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Delvaux print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,136, 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 Paul Delvaux's auction record?

Paul Delvaux's auction record is $9,042,500, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.