Travail français
What is Travail français’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 310 auction results for Travail français at 8 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $764 including buyer’s premium (middle half $299–$2,078, n=130). The auction record is $83,111 for TABLE CONSOLE (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TABLE CONSOLE, vers 1930 | Verre et laiton verni or, la base en bois peint | $83,111 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1920 | Oak | $64,806 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Encoignure | Chrome-plated metal, painted wood and mirror | $57,527 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 4 | Table console, 1930 | Glass | $53,656 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Suite de quatre fauteuils, vers 1930, 1930 | Cérusé wood and upholstery | $51,144 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 6 | Grand miroir, 1940 | Travail Français | $39,417 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 7 | Vase, circa 1930 | White iron | $30,165 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | Travail français (XXe), 1997 | Bronze et textile Modèle créé au XXe siècle H 49×L 144×P 45cm Note : Les modèles de ce | $29,726 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Travail français (XXe) Ensemble de deux fauteuils et un ottoman, 1935 | Wool | $26,875 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Pair of consoles | Paire de consoles, 1940 | Bronze patiné et plateaux en marbre | $24,812 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 29 | $2,429 |
| Other | 251 | $1,069 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 75 | $1,528 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 113 | $1,516 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $551 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 310 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Travail français is a French artist with 385 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $954. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Travail français sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,061 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Travail français record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Travail français on OpeningBid →What is a Travail français work worth?
Across 309 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Travail français work is $954.
The median Travail français sculpture sells for $2,668 across 27 lots.
The median Travail français work on paper sells for $1,357 across 3 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 | 3 | $1,357 | $11,956 | — | 2025-12-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 27 | $2,668† | $64,806 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $28,300 | $83,111 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $569–$4,582 | $1,416 | $5,076 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $928–$11,180 | $2,668 | $30,165 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,881–$17,662 | $4,371 | $64,806 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $64,806 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $30,165 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $11,956 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,357 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Travail français worth?
Across 309 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Travail français work is $954. The median Travail français sculpture sells for $2,668 across 27 lots. The median Travail français work on paper sells for $1,357 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Travail français sculpture?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Travail français sculpture is $2,668. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Travail français's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Travail français sculpture is $64,806.
What is the average price of a medium Travail français sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Travail français sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,668, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Travail français's auction record?
Travail français's auction record is $83,111, set in 2013.
See the full Travail français record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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