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# Sonia Delaunay (1885–1979)

Sonia Delaunay is a French artist with 370 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,285. 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 Sonia Delaunay is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,608; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sonia Delaunay work worth?

Across 303 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sonia Delaunay work is $1,285.

The median Sonia Delaunay print sells for $1,171 across 268 lots.

The median Sonia Delaunay work on paper sells for $10,000 across 23 lots.

The median Sonia Delaunay painting sells for $164,521 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sonia Delaunay prints typically sell for $862–$1,669 (the middle half of 143 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Sonia Delaunay prints typically sell for $797–$1,982 (the middle half of 88 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 | 295 | $1,171†‡ | $360,719 | 90.8% | 2026-08-30 |
| Paintings | 2 | $164,521 | $172,373 | — | 2004-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $10,000†‡ | $360,090 | 95.8% | 2026-04-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,544 | $1,544 | — | 2017-11-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $58,800† | $360,719 | — | 2026-04-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Sonia Delaunay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (295 lots) median $1,171 with 90.8% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $164,521, record $172,373. A typical Sonia Delaunay painting sells for around 141× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $58,800.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $797–$1,982†‡ | $1,132†‡ | $360,719 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 143 | $862–$1,669†‡ | $1,251†‡ | $16,668 |

† 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) | 16 | $1,262–$33,783†‡ | $15,319†‡ | $360,090 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,140–$10,000 | $6,200 | $189,065 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $360,719 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $360,090 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $189,065 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $172,373 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $156,669 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $16,668 |
| Photography | 2017 | $1,544 |

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 Sonia Delaunay worth?

Across 303 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sonia Delaunay work is $1,285. The median Sonia Delaunay print sells for $1,171 across 268 lots. The median Sonia Delaunay work on paper sells for $10,000 across 23 lots. The median Sonia Delaunay painting sells for $164,521 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sonia Delaunay prints typically sell for $862–$1,669 (the middle half of 143 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Sonia Delaunay prints typically sell for $797–$1,982 (the middle half of 88 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 Sonia Delaunay print?

Based on 268 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sonia Delaunay print is $1,171. 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 Sonia Delaunay's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sonia Delaunay print is $360,719.

### What is the average price of a Sonia Delaunay work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sonia Delaunay work on paper is $10,000. 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 Sonia Delaunay's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sonia Delaunay work on paper is $360,090.

### What is the average price of a medium Sonia Delaunay print?

Based on 143 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sonia Delaunay print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,251, 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 Sonia Delaunay print?

Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sonia Delaunay print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,132, 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 Sonia Delaunay's auction record?

Sonia Delaunay's auction record is $360,719, set in 2000.

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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, “Sonia Delaunay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sonia-delaunay (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.