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André Arbus

French · 1903–1969 · Sculptor, Draughtsman

André Arbus (1903-1969) was a French furniture designer, sculptor and architect. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, and one of his buildings is listed as an… (Wikipedia)

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33auction results2011–2025years recorded79%sold (26)$10.4kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. André Arbus, Unique table, 1946, Mahogany, leather, bronzeUnique tablePhillips · £37,500≈ $60,135≈ €44,548Sign up to see
  2. André Arbus, 'Bateau' daybed, 1936, Parchment-covered wood, brass'Bateau' daybedPhillips · £37,500≈ $57,994≈ €44,338Sign up to see
  3. André Arbus, Pair of side tables, circa 1947, Painted and gilt wrought iron, mirrored glassPair of side tablesPhillips · £33,020≈ $41,298≈ €38,604Sign up to see

André Arbus’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 33 auction results for André Arbus between 2011 and 2025, of which 26 sold (79%). Recorded sale prices range from $750Sign up free to see to $60.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $60.1kSign up free to see for Unique table at Phillips in September 2013. The most common medium is sculpture (13 lots). Most results come from Phillips (14), Wright (11) and Bonhams (7).

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  1. André Arbus, Lounge chairs, pair, c. 1940, leather, lacquered wood
    Lounge chairs, pair, c. 1940
    leather, lacquered wood · Panel
    30¼ h x 34¼ w x 37 d in (77 x 87 x 94 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 103
    $6,600≈ £5,309≈ €6,344Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. André Arbus, Library table, c. 1940, mahogany, embossed leather, brass
    Library table, c. 1940
    mahogany, embossed leather, brass · Panel
    29½ h x 118 w x 47 d in (75 x 300 x 119 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 113
    $10,160≈ £8,173≈ €9,766Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. André Arbus, Cabinet, 1939, oak, brass
    Cabinet, 1939
    oak, brass · Panel
    32¾ h x 53½ w x 16⅜ d in (83 x 136 x 42 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 115
    $10,795≈ £8,684≈ €10,377Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. André Arbus, Table lamp, c. 1945, gilt bronze, frosted glass
    Table lamp, c. 1945
    Sculpture
    19 h x 13 dia in (48 x 33 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 116
    $3,302≈ £2,656≈ €3,174Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. André Arbus, Rare and Important buffet, 1939, cerused oak, gilt bronze, gold leaf over wood
    Rare and Important buffet, 1939
    Sculpture · Panel
    43¾ h x 137¾ w x 25¾ d in (111 x 350 x 65 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 117
    $25,400≈ £20,433≈ €24,416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Wright ↗
  6. André Arbus, Writing desk, c. 1950, oak, brass
    Writing desk, c. 1950
    oak, brass · Panel
    30¾ h x 31½ w x 23¾ d in (78 x 80 x 60 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 121
    $2,413≈ £1,941≈ €2,320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. André Arbus, Tall-back armchair, c. 1940, walnut, upholstery, brass
    Tall-back armchair, c. 1940
    walnut, upholstery, brass
    51⅛ h x 25¼ w x 27 d in (130 x 64 x 69 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 123
    $889≈ £715≈ €855Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  8. André Arbus, Desk, c. 1940, mahogany, embossed leather, gilt bronze
    Desk, c. 1940
    Sculpture · Panel
    31 h x 78½ w x 35¼ d in (79 x 199 x 90 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 125
    $9,525≈ £7,662≈ €9,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. André Arbus, Chairs, pair, c. 1940, sycamore
    Chairs, pair, c. 1940
    sycamore
    34½ h x 17½ w x 17½ d in (88 x 44 x 44 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 197
    $6,300≈ £4,854≈ €5,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  10. André Arbus, Secrétaire, circa 1936, Parchment-covered wood, sycamore, sycamore-veneered wood, leather, bronze, ivorine, gold leaf
    Secrétaire, circa 1936
    Sculpture · Paper
    51 x 26 1/4 x 17 1/2 in. (129.5 x 66.7 x 44.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 56
    $38,100≈ £29,805≈ €35,044Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗

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André Arbus: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by André Arbus at auction?

$60,135Sign up free to see, for Unique table at Phillips (September 2013) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for André Arbus?

The median sale price is $10.4kSign up free to see across 26 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by André Arbus have sold at auction?

26 of 33 recorded lots sold between 2011 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell André Arbus?

Phillips, Wright and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Wright · Bonhams

About André Arbus

André Arbus (1903-1969) was a French furniture designer, sculptor and architect. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, and one of his buildings is listed as an official historical monument. He was the recipient of the silver medal at the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, and the 1934 Prix Blumenthal.

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