> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philippe-dereux · updated 2026-11-02

# Philippe Dereux (1918–2001)

## What is Philippe Dereux’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Philippe Dereux at 10 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,605 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,609–$8,483, n=16). The auction record is $21,593 for Casque d'or (2025, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casque d'or, 1998 | Technique mixte sur panneau dans un encadrement en bois Signé du monogramme en bas à gauche Dat | $21,593 | PIASA | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Le Rêveur, 1979 | Signé des initiales en bas à gauche "DPH" | $16,089 | Artcurial | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | Les vieillards, 1989 | Épluchures et fruits séchés sur panneau (Peelings and dry fruits on pannel) | $15,349 | Tajan | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | Masque de faune, Vence, 1976 | Technique mixte sur papier Signé du monogramme en bas à gauche Daté en bas à droite Contresigné | $13,110 | PIASA | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Mélancolie, Villeurbanne, 1974 | Huile, gouache et technique mixte sur papier Signé du monogramme en bas à gauche Daté | $10,026 | PIASA | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Buste d'ancêtres, Villeurbanne, 1975 | Technique mixte sur panneau dans unencadrement en bois Signé du monogramme en bas à gauche Daté | $8,483 | PIASA | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Carnaval, 1998 | Technique mixte sur panneau dans un encadrement en bois Signé du monogramme en bas à gauche Dat | $8,483 | PIASA | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Femme a la coiffe, 1994 | Technique mixte sur papier fort | $8,330 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2016 |
| 9 | LES GRENADIERS, 1994 | Signé | $7,806 | Artcurial | Jun 2006 |
| 10 | TÊTE MEXICAINE, 1992 | Mixed media, collage and assemblage on panel in a wood and Plexiglas case | $7,181 | Tajan | Apr 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $4,714 |
| Other | 38 | $4,642 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,877 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $4,714 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,312 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philippe Dereux is a French artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $4,235. 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 Philippe Dereux sold in 2025 for $10,026, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Philippe Dereux works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Philippe Dereux work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Dereux work is $4,235.

The median Philippe Dereux work on paper sells for $3,689 across 33 lots.

The median Philippe Dereux print sells for $303 across 6 lots.

The median Philippe Dereux painting sells for $3,047 across 6 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 | 7 | $303‡ | $7,806 | 85.7% | 2026-05-31 |
| Paintings | 6 | $3,047† | $10,026 | — | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $3,689‡ | $16,089 | 86.8% | 2026-06-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $6,923 | $6,923 | — | 2017-04-04 |
| Photography | 1 | $190 | $190 | — | 2021-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $15,719 | $21,593 | — | 2025-09-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Philippe Dereux's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $303 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $3,047, record $10,026. A typical Philippe Dereux painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $15,719.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $57–$454‡ | $152‡ | $1,199 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $1,244–$3,483 | $2,612 | $10,026 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,705–$3,689 | $3,312 | $4,888 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $3,106–$5,019‡ | $3,562‡ | $7,181 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $16,089 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $10,026 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $7,806 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7,181 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $6,923 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $6,184† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,199 |
| Photography | 2021 | $190 |

† 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 Philippe Dereux worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Dereux work is $4,235. The median Philippe Dereux work on paper sells for $3,689 across 33 lots. The median Philippe Dereux print sells for $303 across 6 lots. The median Philippe Dereux painting sells for $3,047 across 6 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 Philippe Dereux work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philippe Dereux work on paper is $3,689. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philippe Dereux's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philippe Dereux work on paper is $16,089.

### What is the average price of a medium Philippe Dereux work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philippe Dereux work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,562, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philippe Dereux's auction record?

Philippe Dereux's auction record is $21,593, 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, “Philippe Dereux auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philippe-dereux (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.