> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xavier-de-callatay · updated 2026-11-02

# Xavier de Callatay (1932–1999)

## What is Xavier de Callatay’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $192 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Xavier de Callatay work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Xavier de Callatay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xavier-de-callatay (updated 2026-11-02).

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.