Travail contemporain
What is Travail contemporain’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Travail contemporain at 6 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $575 including buyer’s premium (middle half $403–$1,267, n=37). The auction record is $3,986 for CANAPÉ (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CANAPÉ | Conte | $3,986 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 2 | Paire de lampadaires | Fonte | $3,361 | Artcurial | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | Lampadaire cylindrique cerclé de trièdres de verre, métal chromé | — | $2,355 | Osenat | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Suite de six chaises | Piètement en sipo massif | $2,229 | Artcurial | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Tapis tissé en laine à décor géométrique, d'après Mondrian | — | $2,188 | Osenat | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Chaise | Contemporary work | $2,155 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Kiosque hexagonal garni de feutre vert, sur roulettes | Kiosque hexagonal garni de feutre vert ouvrant par une porte et découvrant une penderie et deux étagères, sommé d’un petit vase à godron torse en bois laqué vert, mobile sur roulettes | $2,052 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Table de réception en bois massif teinté, provenant d'un hôtel particulier | Bois massif teinté H 77,5 x L 300 X P 120 cm Provenant d'un hôtel particulier décoré | $2,047 | PIASA | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Applique | Contemporary Work | $1,616 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $685 |
| Other | 49 | $612 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $887 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $552 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $431 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Travail contemporain is an artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $565. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Travail contemporain sold in 2026 for $1,526, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Travail contemporain on OpeningBid →What is a Travail contemporain work worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Travail contemporain work is $565.
The median Travail contemporain sculpture sells for $685 across 5 lots.
The median Travail contemporain work on paper sells for $1,616 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,616 | $1,616 | — | 2023-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $685† | $1,069 | — | 2025-10-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,858 | $3,986 | — | 2026-03-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,616 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $1,069 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $762 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Travail contemporain worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Travail contemporain work is $565. The median Travail contemporain sculpture sells for $685 across 5 lots. The median Travail contemporain work on paper sells for $1,616 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Travail contemporain's auction record?
Travail contemporain's auction record is $3,986, set in 2021.
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