What is a André Arbus work worth?
1903–1969 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 26 priced auction sales, works by André Arbus have sold for a median of $10,433Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $5,607Sign up free to see and $27,251Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $8,063Sign up free to see across 14 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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André Arbus prices by medium
- Auction results
- 33
- Sold rate
- 79%
- Active at auction
- 2011–2025
- Median price
- $10.4kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $60.1kSign up free to see Unique table, Phillips, Sep 2013
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 9 | $5.4k–$36.1kSign up free to see | $9.5kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $10.6k–$58kSign up free to see | $27.9kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 2 | $6.6k–$41.3kSign up free to see | $23.9kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (13), Wright (11), Bonhams (7)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 5 | $3.3k–$36.1kSign up free to see | $22.5kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 11 | $3.6k–$10.5kSign up free to see | $6.3kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 10 | $10.3k–$27.3kSign up free to see | $24kSign up free to see |
Recent André Arbus sales
- Table lamp, gilt bronze, frosted glass — $3,302Sign up free to see, Wright, Jan 30, 2025
- Writing desk, oak, brass — $2,413Sign up free to see, Wright, Jan 30, 2025
- Lounge chairs, pair, leather, lacquered wood — $6,600Sign up free to see, Wright, Jan 30, 2025
- Tall-back armchair, walnut, upholstery, brass — $889Sign up free to see, Wright, Jan 30, 2025
- Cabinet, oak, brass — $10,795Sign up free to see, Wright, Jan 30, 2025
- Desk, mahogany, embossed leather, gilt bronze — $9,525Sign up free to see, Wright, Jan 30, 2025
- Library table, mahogany, embossed leather, brass — $10,160Sign up free to see, Wright, Jan 30, 2025
- Rare and Important buffet, cerused oak, gilt bronze, gold leaf over wood — $25,400Sign up free to see, Wright, Jan 30, 2025
Questions about André Arbus prices
What is a André Arbus work worth?
Based on 26 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by André Arbus have sold for a median of $10,433, and half of them sold between $5,607 and $27,251. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by André Arbus sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $60,135 for “Unique table” at Phillips in September 2013.
Which André Arbus medium sells for the most?
By median price, works on paper lead with $27,869 (3 sales).
How often do André Arbus works sell at auction?
79% of the 33 lots recorded between 2011 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a André Arbus work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
André Arbus have appeared at auction 33 times in ArtSell’s records between 2011 and 2025; 26 sold, a sell-through rate of 79%.
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