Xavier de Callatay (1932–1999)
What is Xavier de Callatay’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Xavier de Callatay at 2 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $328 including buyer’s premium (middle half $241–$469, n=6). The auction record is $1,464 for Self-Portrait of the Artist (2019, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self-Portrait of the Artist, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $1,464 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2019 |
| 2 | Rooster, 1932 | Watercolor on paper | $1,342 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2019 |
| 3 | Turkey, 1932 | Watercolor and graphite on paper | $700 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Iron, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $537 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2013 |
| 5 | La Parade, Le Roi des Zoulous (The King of Zulu) and Quai a la Nouvelle Orleans (New Orleans Wharf), 1932 | Woodblock prints | $512 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2017 |
| 6 | Landscape, Abstract, 1932 | Ink on paper | $500 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Turfe, 1932 | Ink on paper | $500 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Three Fates, 1932 | Charcoal on paper | $375 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Still Life of Daisies, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $366 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2020 |
| 10 | Deer, Horse, Cattle, Ibis and Pigeons, 1932 | Ink washes on paper | $352 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $192 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $229 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Xavier de Callatay is a Belgian/Louisiana artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $256. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Xavier de Callatay sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $687 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xavier de Callatay work is $256.
The median Xavier de Callatay work on paper sells for $192 across 19 lots.
The median Xavier de Callatay print sells for $371 across 4 lots.
The median Xavier de Callatay painting sells for $452 across 4 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 | 6 | $371† | $687† | 66.7% | 2026-04-24 |
| Paintings | 5 | $452 | $1,464 | 80% | 2024-12-19 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $192 | $1,342 | 65.5% | 2026-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Xavier de Callatay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $371 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $452, record $1,464.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $80–$282 | $174 | $1,342 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,464 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,342 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $687† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $537 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $512 |
† 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 Xavier de Callatay worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xavier de Callatay work is $256. The median Xavier de Callatay work on paper sells for $192 across 19 lots. The median Xavier de Callatay print sells for $371 across 4 lots. The median Xavier de Callatay painting sells for $452 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Xavier de Callatay work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xavier de Callatay work on paper is $192.
What is Xavier de Callatay's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xavier de Callatay work on paper is $1,342.
What is the average price of a small Xavier de Callatay work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Xavier de Callatay work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $174, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Xavier de Callatay's auction record?
Xavier de Callatay's auction record is $1,464, set in 2019.
See the full Xavier de Callatay record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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