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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Cézanne auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cezanne-paul-3 (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.