Paul Cézanne (1839–1906)
Paul Cézanne is a French artist with 220 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,300. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Cézanne sold in 2026 for $137,502, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Cézanne on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Cézanne work worth?
Across 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Cézanne work is $1,300.
The median Paul Cézanne print sells for $1,073 across 123 lots.
The median Paul Cézanne work on paper sells for $46,696 across 18 lots.
The median Paul Cézanne painting sells for $308 across 18 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Cézanne prints typically sell for $390–$1,895 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Cézanne prints typically sell for $299–$3,562 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 154 | $1,073†‡ | $87,789 | 79.9% | 2026-09-20 |
| Paintings | 20 | $308†‡ | $4.1M‡ | 90% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $46,696‡ | $423,135 | 81.8% | 2026-04-17 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,956 | $1,956 | 50% | 2017-03-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $204,683‡ | $4.1M‡ | — | 2026-04-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Cézanne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (154 lots) median $1,073 with 79.9% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $308, record $4,139,967. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $204,683.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $390–$1,895†‡ | $938†‡ | $20,824 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $299–$3,562†‡ | $1,848†‡ | $87,789 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $181–$109,842†‡ | $1,104†‡ | $1.2M‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $46–$711†‡ | $276†‡ | $4.1M‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $27,142–$148,206‡ | $46,696‡ | $423,135 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $4.1M‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1.2M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $423,135 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $360,191 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $87,789 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $43,700 |
| Photography | 2017 | $1,956 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Cézanne worth?
Across 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Cézanne work is $1,300. The median Paul Cézanne print sells for $1,073 across 123 lots. The median Paul Cézanne work on paper sells for $46,696 across 18 lots. The median Paul Cézanne painting sells for $308 across 18 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Cézanne prints typically sell for $390–$1,895 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Cézanne prints typically sell for $299–$3,562 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Paul Cézanne print?
Based on 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cézanne print is $1,073. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Paul Cézanne's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cézanne print is $87,789.
What is the average price of a Paul Cézanne work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cézanne work on paper is $46,696. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Cézanne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cézanne work on paper is $423,135.
What is the average price of a Paul Cézanne painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cézanne painting is $308. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Paul Cézanne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cézanne painting is $4,139,967. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Paul Cézanne print?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Cézanne print (small (under 50 cm)) is $938, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Paul Cézanne print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Cézanne print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,848, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Paul Cézanne's auction record?
Paul Cézanne's auction record is $4,139,967, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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