Sonia Terk Delaunay (1885–1979)
What is Sonia Terk Delaunay’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Sonia Terk Delaunay at 4 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,614 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,580–$5,746, n=7). The auction record is $10,418 for Untitled (tempera on paper) (2025, Aste Bolaffi). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (tempera on paper) | Tempera on paper | $10,418 | Aste Bolaffi | May 2025 |
| 2 | Costume tartare n° 156, 1924-1925 | Watercolor on paper | $9,336 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (Indian ink and watercolor on paper), circa 1925 | Indian ink and watercolor on paper | $1,580 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Courbe verte), 1972 | Color lithograph on Arches paper, ed. E.A | $2,155 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Illustration for Le Fruit Permis by Tristan Tzara, 1956 | Pochoir, ed. 47/60 | $1,614 | Aste Bolaffi | May 2026 |
| 3 | Overview, 1969 | Color lithograph on Arches paper, ed. 33/100 | $1,580 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | La Rochelle, 1970 | Pochoir on Arches paper, ed. H.C. II/XXV | $1,221 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Lot of Sixteen Abstract and Fashion Images | Color lithographic posters | $441 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $1,580 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Sonia Terk Delaunay is a French artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,597. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Sonia Terk Delaunay sold in 2026 for $1,614, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sonia Terk Delaunay work is $1,597.
The median Sonia Terk Delaunay print sells for $1,580 across 8 lots.
The median Sonia Terk Delaunay work on paper sells for $5,458 across 2 lots.
The median Sonia Terk Delaunay painting sells for $10,418 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $1,580† | $4,750† | 80% | 2026-07-06 |
| Paintings | 1 | $10,418 | $10,418 | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,458 | $9,336 | — | 2025-11-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sonia Terk Delaunay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,580 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $10,418, record $10,418. A typical Sonia Terk Delaunay painting sells for around 6.6× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,221–$2,155† | $1,580† | $4,750† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $10,418 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,336 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,750† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,155 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,580 |
† 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 Sonia Terk Delaunay worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sonia Terk Delaunay work is $1,597. The median Sonia Terk Delaunay print sells for $1,580 across 8 lots. The median Sonia Terk Delaunay work on paper sells for $5,458 across 2 lots. The median Sonia Terk Delaunay painting sells for $10,418 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sonia Terk Delaunay's auction record?
Sonia Terk Delaunay's auction record is $10,418, set in 2025.
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