Paul Dubois (1829–1905)
What is Paul Dubois’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Paul Dubois at 40 houses since 218. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,239 including buyer’s premium (middle half $966–$2,064, n=12). The auction record is $11,950 for Charity (2003, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charity, 1829 | Bronze | $11,950 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 2 | Le Chanteur Florentin | — | $10,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 3 | Le Chanteur Florentin | Bronze, brown patina | $10,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 4 | La Charité | Charity | Bronze group, rich brown patina | $9,609 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Chanteur florentin, 1829 | Bronze | $7,767 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 6 | Le Courage Militaire (Military Courage) | Bronze, dark brown patina | $7,506 | Sotheby's | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | LE CHANTEUR FLORENTIN | Bronze, rich mid-brown patina | $7,500 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 8 | Le chanteur florentin, 1865 | Bronze | $7,288 | Tajan | Mar 2016 |
| 9 | Louis Pasteur, 1829 | Bronze | $7,170 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 10 | L'étude | Bronze, brown patina | $6,289 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 56 | $1,908 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $2,721 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,065 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 40 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Dubois is a French artist with 130 auction lots recorded since 0218, median price $1,659. 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 Dubois sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,612 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Dubois work is $1,659.
The median Paul Dubois sculpture sells for $1,647 across 81 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Dubois sculptures typically sell for $1,380–$4,740 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Dubois sculptures typically sell for $505–$1,155 (the middle half of 22 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 | 114 | $1,647†‡ | $12,000† | 71.1% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $10,000† | $12,000† | — | 2023-06-14 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $505–$1,155†‡ | $947†‡ | $12,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $1,380–$4,740†‡ | $2,235†‡ | $11,950 |
† 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 | 1996 | $12,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $11,950 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Dubois worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Dubois work is $1,659. The median Paul Dubois sculpture sells for $1,647 across 81 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Dubois sculptures typically sell for $1,380–$4,740 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Dubois sculptures typically sell for $505–$1,155 (the middle half of 22 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 Dubois sculpture?
Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Dubois sculpture is $1,647. 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 Dubois's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Dubois sculpture is $12,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Paul Dubois sculpture?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Dubois sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,235, 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 Dubois sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Dubois sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $947, 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 Dubois's auction record?
Paul Dubois's auction record is $12,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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