Caroline Durieux Auction Prices and Value Guide

Caroline Durieux auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 201 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Caroline Durieux auction prices: quick answer

Caroline Durieux auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Caroline Durieux
Source records
201
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Caroline Durieux

Caroline Wogan Durieux (1896–1989) was an American printmaker, painter, and educator based in Louisiana. Born in New Orleans, she built a decades-long career centered on printmaking, with a particular focus on lithography and the cliché-verre technique. Durieux taught art at Newcomb College of Tulane University from 1937 to 1942 and later served on the faculty of Louisiana State University from 1943 to 1964, earning Professor Emeritus status. Her known body of work includes lithographs and prints such as Bipeds Dancing, Bourbon Street New Orleans, Fragmented Clowns, Insomnia, and Lot's Wife—titles that suggest a blend of social observation, figurative study, and at times satirical or surreal imagery. Her work is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and she is recorded in the Getty Union List of Artist Names, VIAF, and the RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History.

Printmaking (lithography, cliché-verre)PaintingPhotographySocial satire and figure studiesNew Orleans and Louisiana scenes

Common works and media

Collectors are most likely to encounter Durieux's lithographs and cliché-verre prints at auction. Common subjects include figurative studies, social scenes, New Orleans street life, and allegorical or surreal compositions. Paintings are less frequently seen on the market. Named works referenced in authority records include Bipeds Dancing, Bourbon Street New Orleans, Dinner, Dinosaur Egg, Fragmented Clowns, Frightened Witches, Insomnia, Lot's Wife, Preview, and Young Sarai.

Market and appraisal context

Caroline Durieux's prints appear with regularity at auction, with over 200 recorded lots in major databases. Lithographs and cliché-verre prints are the most commonly encountered work types. Value depends on the specific medium, edition size, condition, subject matter, and whether the work is from a recognized series or period. Works tied to her Louisiana and New Orleans subjects tend to attract regional collector interest. Institutional representation, including MoMA holdings, adds credibility. Collectors should verify authenticity and attribution carefully, as print editions can vary. Comparable public auction records should be consulted for current market benchmarks.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium and technique: lithographs, cliché-verre prints, and paintings may each carry different market values
  2. Institutional holdings: work represented in major museum collections including MoMA
  3. Provenance and exhibition history related to Louisiana State University and Newcomb College affiliations

Appraisal caveats

  • Auction records in the source pack are limited; specific realized prices and recent sale trends are not available from the collected sources. Appraisals should consult live auction databases for comparable lots.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Caroline Durieux worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Caroline Durieux artwork?

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