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# Sonia Delaunay (1885–1979)

## What is Sonia Delaunay’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,089 auction results for Sonia Delaunay at 99 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,418 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,488–$4,247, n=222). The auction record is $2,430,492 for Rythme couleur (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rythme couleur, 1946 | Oil paint | $2,430,492 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Prismes électriques, 1913 | Huile sur toile | $1,854,979 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Rythme-Couleur (no. 132), 1953 | Oil paint | $1,439,575 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Philomène, 1907 | Oil paint | $959,042 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 5 | Nature morte portugaise, 1885 | Oil paint | $919,283 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Portrait de Charles de Rochefort, 1908 | Oil paint | $902,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 7 | Marché au Minho 1, Portugal, 1916 | Peinture à la cire sur papier marouflé sur toile | $822,744 | Tajan | Oct 2011 |
| 8 | RYTHME COULEUR | Oil on canvas | $782,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 9 | Rythme coloré, 1952 | Oil on canvas | $702,666 | Tajan | Mar 2013 |
| 10 | Marché de Minho 2, Portugal, 1916 | Peinture à la cire sur papier marouflé sur toile | $617,562 | Tajan | Oct 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $170,100 |
| Works on paper | 313 | $12,836 |
| Other | 190 | $3,808 |
| Prints | 1,091 | $1,920 |
| Sculpture | 10 | $591 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 87 | $11,098 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 579 | $2,654 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 854 | $2,149 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,089 results from 99 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sonia Delaunay is a French artist with 2,443 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,154. 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 $6,480; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Sonia Delaunay work worth?

Across 2,076 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sonia Delaunay work is $2,154.

The median Sonia Delaunay print sells for $1,786 across 1,396 lots.

The median Sonia Delaunay work on paper sells for $8,400 across 378 lots.

The median Sonia Delaunay painting sells for $40,615 across 56 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sonia Delaunay prints typically sell for $1,288–$2,746 (the middle half of 946 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Sonia Delaunay prints typically sell for $962–$2,456 (the middle half of 350 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 | 1,537 | $1,786†‡ | $176,115 | 90.8% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 58 | $40,615†‡ | $2.4M | 96.6% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 417 | $8,400†‡ | $602,910 | 90.6% | 2026-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,706† | $3,706† | — | 2016-04-24 |
| Photography | 3 | $671 | $882 | 66.7% | 2023-10-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 104 | $88,868†‡ | $2.4M | — | 2026-10-06 |

† 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 (1,537 lots) median $1,786 with 90.8% sell-through. Paintings (58 lots) median $40,615, record $2,430,492. A typical Sonia Delaunay painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 104 lots) the median is $88,868.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 350 | $962–$2,456†‡ | $1,558†‡ | $40,640 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 946 | $1,288–$2,746†‡ | $1,880†‡ | $176,115 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $633–$1,567†‡ | $1,251†‡ | $87,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $11,588–$42,246†‡ | $24,328†‡ | $959,042 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $6,429–$483,625† | $161,797† | $1.9M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $571,617–$976,952 | $742,583 | $2.4M |

† 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) | 283 | $2,940–$20,367†‡ | $7,000†‡ | $290,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $11,029–$83,002†‡ | $40,807†‡ | $602,910 |

† 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 | 2026 | $2.4M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $602,910 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $290,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $176,115 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $87,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $3,706† |
| Photography | 2019 | $882 |

† 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 Sonia Delaunay worth?

Across 2,076 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sonia Delaunay work is $2,154. The median Sonia Delaunay print sells for $1,786 across 1,396 lots. The median Sonia Delaunay work on paper sells for $8,400 across 378 lots. The median Sonia Delaunay painting sells for $40,615 across 56 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sonia Delaunay prints typically sell for $1,288–$2,746 (the middle half of 946 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Sonia Delaunay prints typically sell for $962–$2,456 (the middle half of 350 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 1,396 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sonia Delaunay print is $1,786. 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 $176,115.

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

Based on 378 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sonia Delaunay work on paper is $8,400. 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 $602,910.

### What is the average price of a Sonia Delaunay painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sonia Delaunay painting is $40,615. 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 painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sonia Delaunay painting is $2,430,492.

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

Based on 946 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sonia Delaunay print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,880, 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 350 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sonia Delaunay print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,558, 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 $2,430,492, set in 2026.

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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.