Paul Dupré-lafon (1900–1971)
What is Paul Dupré-lafon’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 252 auction results for Paul Dupré-lafon at 15 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $34,696 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,160–$78,518, n=29). The auction record is $882,000 for An Important Coffee Table (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Important Coffee Table, 1937 | Leather | $882,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Low Table, circa 1940 | Hermès leather, parchment, oak, painted steel | $768,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Console Table | Original leather, limed oak and brass | $752,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 4 | Meuble d'appui, 1935 | Oak | $571,043 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 5 | Low Table, 1930 | Brass | $554,400 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Bureau et son fauteuil, 1929 | Vellum, leather, bronze, wood | $481,205 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 7 | Très légère variante avec volet coulissant en bois laqué du modèle daté (sur plan) du 1er mars 1929 Bureau moderniste, 1930 | Black lacquered wood, mahogany, fauve leather, nickel-plated metal | $436,852 | Ader | May 2024 |
| 8 | Meuble d'appui, vers 1930 | — | $431,537 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 9 | ¦ PAIR OF CHESTS OF DRAWERS, 1940 | Painted wood | $425,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 10 | Spectaculaire cheminée moderniste, circa 1948 | Terracotta | $393,305 | Tajan | Jun 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 135 | $32,500 |
| Sculpture | 45 | $30,569 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 74 | $42,468 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 68 | $37,694 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $5,449 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 252 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Dupré-lafon is a French artist with 370 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $30,569. 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 Dupré-lafon sold in 2026 for $768,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 249 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Dupré-lafon work is $30,569.
The median Paul Dupré-lafon sculpture sells for $43,542 across 31 lots.
The median Paul Dupré-lafon work on paper sells for $52,616 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $52,616 | $52,616 | 33.3% | 2019-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 45 | $43,542† | $571,043 | 68.9% | 2026-04-10 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 56 | $226,136† | $882,000 | — | 2026-04-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $48,231–$94,602† | $69,850† | $155,343 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $12,543–$226,800† | $37,800† | $571,043 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $571,043 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $366,007† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $52,616 |
† 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 Dupré-lafon worth?
Across 249 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Dupré-lafon work is $30,569. The median Paul Dupré-lafon sculpture sells for $43,542 across 31 lots. The median Paul Dupré-lafon work on paper sells for $52,616 across 1 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 Dupré-lafon sculpture?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Dupré-lafon sculpture is $43,542. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Dupré-lafon's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Dupré-lafon sculpture is $571,043.
What is the average price of a large Paul Dupré-lafon sculpture?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paul Dupré-lafon sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $37,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Paul Dupré-lafon sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Dupré-lafon sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $69,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Dupré-lafon's auction record?
Paul Dupré-lafon's auction record is $882,000, set in 2022.
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