François Flameng Auction Prices and Value Guide
François Flameng auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 367 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
François Flameng auction prices: quick answer
François Flameng auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- François Flameng
- Source records
- 367
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
François Flameng market snapshot
François Flameng shows solid auction liquidity with 52 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $6,900. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 2 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-10-15.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (29.6% · 8 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (33.3% · 9 sales)
- $10,000+ (37.0% · 10 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $100
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 2
- Median shift vs prior year
- 0.0%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2025-10-15
Artist context
About François Flameng
François Léopold Flameng (1856–1923) was a French painter, etcher, and draftsman active during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Born and based in Paris, he was the son of the accomplished printmaker Léopold Flameng, who provided his early artistic training. Flameng established a reputation as a skilled portraitist and painter of historical and genre scenes, working across oil painting, etching, and drawing. His career coincided with the Belle Époque and extended through the First World War, during which he produced widely circulated depictions of military subjects. Flameng's technical fluency in both fine painting and printmaking reflects the academic traditions of his era, and his work was well represented in French salons and exhibitions. Collectors today encounter his paintings, original etchings, and reproductive prints at auction, where his versatility across media contributes to a varied market presence.
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Common works and media
Flameng's auction-recorded output includes oil paintings (portraits, historical scenes, genre subjects, military and battle imagery), original etchings, reproductive etchings after Old Master and contemporary works, and preparatory or finished drawings in graphite, ink, and wash. Portrait commissions of Belle Époque society figures and wartime depictions from 1914–1918 are recurring subjects. Prints may appear as individual sheets or in bound portfolios.
Market and appraisal context
François Flameng's auction profile spans oil paintings, original etchings, drawings, and reproductive prints. With over 360 recorded lots, his work appears regularly at major and regional auction houses. Value depends heavily on medium: original oil paintings—particularly portraits and historical subjects—tend to command stronger prices than works on paper or reproductive etchings. Attribution should be confirmed, as Flameng produced both original compositions and reproductive prints after other artists. Provenance linking a work to a notable sitter, collection, or exhibition can significantly affect appraisal. Condition, dimensions, and the presence of signatures or inscriptions are standard valuation factors.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Old Master & 19th Century Paintings
- Works on Paper
- Prints & Multiples
Value drivers
- Medium and support (oil on canvas vs. work on paper)
- Subject matter and period (Belle Époque portraiture, historical scenes, WWI-era works)
- Attribution and provenance history
- Condition and conservation state
Appraisal caveats
- Flameng worked across multiple media (painting, etching, drawing); auction values vary significantly by medium, dimensions, and subject.
- Reproductive etchings after other artists' works may appear at auction and should be distinguished from original compositions.
- Provenance linking works to notable sitters or collections can materially affect value.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD — Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Library of Congress library authority
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.
Artist value FAQ
How much is François Flameng worth?
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