> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/valentine-schlegel · updated 2026-11-03

# Valentine Schlegel (1925–2021)

## What is Valentine Schlegel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Valentine Schlegel at 6 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,317 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,627–$21,598, n=20). The auction record is $108,258 for Untitled (2025, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1977 | Staff (plâtre et filasse) | $108,258 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | VALENTINE SCHLEGEL (1925-2021), circa 1956 | Coil-mounted clay and chamotte earthenware, light grey enamel; three removable vases in lead | $106,507 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Le Cœur, 1957 | Épreuve en grès blanc chamotté | $79,660 | Ader | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | L'OISEAU BLANC, 1957 | Ceramics | $68,750 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 5 | Odette, 1955 | Vase en terre chamottée modelée à la main, émail blanc cassé jaspé de gris | $31,491 | Tajan | Sep 2012 |
| 6 | Vase, 1954 | Architectural terracotta | $30,240 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Vase de forme organique | Coil-mounted chamotte clay and enamel | $28,809 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1964 | Plâtre | $23,033 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 9 | A VASE, circa 1955 | Ceramics | $22,500 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 10 | Bas-relief, 1969 | Plâtre | $21,120 | PIASA | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 14 | $11,708 |
| Other | 31 | $8,733 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $10,624 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $7,493 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Valentine Schlegel is a France artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $8,927. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Valentine Schlegel sold in 2026 for $9,547, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Valentine Schlegel work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentine Schlegel work is $8,927.

The median Valentine Schlegel sculpture sells for $9,431 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $9,431 | $108,258 | 76.9% | 2026-03-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $106,507 | $108,258 | — | 2025-11-28 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $9,179–$11,880 | $10,624 | $21,120 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $108,258 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $21,120 |

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 Valentine Schlegel worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentine Schlegel work is $8,927. The median Valentine Schlegel sculpture sells for $9,431 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Valentine Schlegel sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Valentine Schlegel sculpture is $9,431.

### What is Valentine Schlegel's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Valentine Schlegel sculpture is $108,258.

### What is Valentine Schlegel's auction record?

Valentine Schlegel's auction record is $108,258, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Valentine Schlegel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/valentine-schlegel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.