Charlotte Perriand (1903–1999)
What is Charlotte Perriand’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,913 auction results for Charlotte Perriand at 57 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,928 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,791–$22,467, n=292). The auction record is $970,011 for Console en applique, commande spéciale, créée pour l'appartement Coquatrix, Paris, 1950 (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Console en applique, commande spéciale, créée pour l'appartement Coquatrix, Paris, 1950, 1950 | Fir and aluminium sheet | $970,011 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Bureau 'En forme', 1947 | Fir and aluminium sheet | $830,775 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | bureau dit "en forme", 1939 | Piètement et plateau en pin massif sculpté, blocs tiroir en aluminium et pin | $827,269 | Artcurial | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | Nuage bookcase, 1960 | Plots type "Tunisie" en aluminium brossé et laqué noir, étagères en teck | $814,275 | Artcurial | May 2018 |
| 5 | Table forme libre dite 'Feuille', 1953 | Sipo teinté / stained sipo | $805,594 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Table extensible, modèle de luxe, 1930 | Linoleum, aluminium, chrome, steel, glass, lacquered metal | $761,314 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 7 | An Important and Unique Bookcase for Galerie Steph Simon, 1956 | Lacquer | $624,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | en forme, 1939 | Structure en sapin massif sculpté, portes en aluminium "pointe de diamant" | $608,514 | Artcurial | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Maison de la Tunisie bookshelf and console, 1952 | Plots en aluminium plié et laqué rouge, jaune, noir et blanc, étagères et piètement en pin massif, banquette et console en pin massif recouvert de mélaminé rouge ceinturée d'acier laqué gris, portes coulissantes en aluminium "Pointe de Diamant" laqué jaune, blanc et rouge, plumier en aluminium brossé, tiroir normalisé en ABS | $601,575 | Artcurial | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | Bureau 'En forme', 1960 | Ash and aluminium sheet | $568,943 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,583 | $10,262 |
| Paintings | 9 | $5,313 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 514 | $33,780 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 397 | $7,553 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 494 | $5,845 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,913 results from 57 houses · How we compute these figures
Charlotte Perriand is a French artist with 2,468 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $8,619. 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 Charlotte Perriand sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $12,848 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,897 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charlotte Perriand work is $8,619.
The median Charlotte Perriand sculpture sells for $63,059 across 169 lots.
The median Charlotte Perriand work on paper sells for $6,121 across 4 lots.
The median Charlotte Perriand painting sells for $15,772 across 4 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Charlotte Perriand sculptures typically sell for $36,000–$159,281 (the middle half of 110 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Charlotte Perriand sculptures typically sell for $2,986–$9,000 (the middle half of 21 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 | 4 | $129,959 | $134,546 | 75% | 2017-10-24 |
| Paintings | 4 | $15,772 | $23,443 | — | 2022-05-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $6,121† | $73,506 | 80% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 181 | $63,059 | $970,011 | 93.4% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 177 | $180,000 | $970,011 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Charlotte Perriand's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $129,959 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $15,772, record $23,443. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 177 lots) the median is $180,000.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,986–$9,000 | $3,135 | $268,531 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $5,499–$92,188 | $31,615 | $970,011 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 110 | $36,000–$159,281 | $87,489 | $830,775 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $970,011 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $830,775 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $134,546 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $129,959 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $73,506 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $23,443 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $18,115 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,190 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charlotte Perriand worth?
Across 1,897 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charlotte Perriand work is $8,619. The median Charlotte Perriand sculpture sells for $63,059 across 169 lots. The median Charlotte Perriand work on paper sells for $6,121 across 4 lots. The median Charlotte Perriand painting sells for $15,772 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Charlotte Perriand sculptures typically sell for $36,000–$159,281 (the middle half of 110 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charlotte Perriand sculptures typically sell for $2,986–$9,000 (the middle half of 21 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 Charlotte Perriand sculpture?
Based on 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charlotte Perriand sculpture is $63,059.
What is Charlotte Perriand's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charlotte Perriand sculpture is $970,011.
What is the average price of a large Charlotte Perriand sculpture?
Based on 110 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Charlotte Perriand sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $87,489, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Charlotte Perriand sculpture?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charlotte Perriand sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,135, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Charlotte Perriand's auction record?
Charlotte Perriand's auction record is $970,011, set in 2021.
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