CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS (1879–1943)
What is CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS at 14 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $411 including buyer’s premium (middle half $330–$674, n=9). The auction record is $2,225 for LIONNE RUGISSANT (2014, Osenat). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIONNE RUGISSANT, 1879 | Bronze à patine brune nuancée | $2,225 | Osenat | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | Panther | Patinated Animalier bronze of a Panther | $2,204 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | COMBAT DE CERFS, 1879 | Bronze à patine brun nuancée | $1,792 | Osenat | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | A bronze model of a roaring tiger, 1879 | Bronze | $851 | Bonhams | May 2010 |
| 5 | Cat Playing with a Bell, 1879 | Patinated bronze | $832 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Hunting dogs | Patinated bronze on a molded oval base | $674 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Chat assis Sculpture | Bronze | $443 | Ader | May 2020 |
| 8 | Panthère rugissante | Régule | $429 | Alexandre Landre | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | two German Shepherd puppies, 1879 | Patinated bronze | $411 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Panthère rugissante | Sculpture en régule à patine verte et brune | $365 | Alexandre Landre | Oct 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 14 | $436 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $429 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS is a French artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $443. 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 CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS sold in 2026 for $832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS work is $443.
The median CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS sculpture sells for $429 across 22 lots.
The median CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS work on paper sells for $234 across 1 lots.
The median CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS photograph sells for $421 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 | 1 | $234‡ | $234‡ | — | 2026-04-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $429†‡ | $2,225 | 95.7% | 2026-05-23 |
| Photography | 1 | $421‡ | $421‡ | — | 2026-04-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $175–$501†‡ | $332†‡ | $2,225 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $2,225 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,204 |
| Photography | 2026 | $421‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $234‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS work is $443. The median CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS sculpture sells for $429 across 22 lots. The median CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS work on paper sells for $234 across 1 lots. The median CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS photograph sells for $421 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 CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS sculpture is $429. 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 CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS sculpture is $2,225.
What is the average price of a small CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $332, 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 CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS's auction record?
CARTIER, THOMAS FRANÇOIS's auction record is $2,225, set in 2014.
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