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# Edgard Pillet (1912–1996)

## What is Edgard Pillet’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Edgard Pillet at 17 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,679 including buyer’s premium (middle half $773–$1,901, n=6). The auction record is $13,948 for Sans titre, série des Creusets (2021, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sans titre, série des Creusets, 1969 | Staff, peinture au sable projeté | $13,948 | Ader | Feb 2021 |
| 2 | INTERZONE, 1948 | Signée en bas à droite "Edgard Pillet" | $9,988 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Escale, 1956 | Huile sur toile | $8,840 | Artcurial | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | Plein feux, 1953 | Huile sur toile | $7,435 | Ader | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | Nuit bleue, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $6,196 | Ader | Dec 2014 |
| 6 | COMPOSITION, 1950 | Huile sur panneau | $5,723 | Artcurial | Oct 2013 |
| 7 | Peristyle, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $5,599 | Artcurial | Oct 2015 |
| 8 | Regardée à deux fois, 1951 | Huile sur toile | $5,239 | Ader | May 2025 |
| 9 | Impromptue, 1953 | Huile sur toile | $3,886 | Ader | May 2013 |
| 10 | Arachnéenne, 1961 | Technique mixte sur toile | $3,861 | Ader | Apr 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $3,471 |
| Other | 10 | $1,679 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $976 |
| Prints | 5 | $83 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $1,668 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $350 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edgard Pillet is a French artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,450. 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 Edgard Pillet sold in 2026 for $1,668, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edgard Pillet work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgard Pillet work is $1,450.

The median Edgard Pillet painting sells for $3,471 across 20 lots.

The median Edgard Pillet work on paper sells for $729 across 13 lots.

The median Edgard Pillet print sells for $106 across 7 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 | 9 | $106†‡ | $976 | 77.8% | 2025-07-11 |
| Paintings | 27 | $3,471† | $9,988 | 74.1% | 2026-04-07 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $729‡ | $1,450 | 92.9% | 2025-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $3,005†‡ | $3,627 | — | 2025-05-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,988 | $13,948 | — | 2021-12-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Edgard Pillet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $106 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $3,471, record $9,988. A typical Edgard Pillet painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,988.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,946–$4,224† | $2,991† | $8,087† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $9,988 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $8,840 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $3,627 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3,249 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,360 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $976 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $328 |

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 Edgard Pillet worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgard Pillet work is $1,450. The median Edgard Pillet painting sells for $3,471 across 20 lots. The median Edgard Pillet work on paper sells for $729 across 13 lots. The median Edgard Pillet print sells for $106 across 7 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 Edgard Pillet painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgard Pillet painting is $3,471. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edgard Pillet's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgard Pillet painting is $9,988.

### What is the average price of a Edgard Pillet work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgard Pillet work on paper is $729. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edgard Pillet's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgard Pillet work on paper is $1,450.

### What is the average price of a medium Edgard Pillet painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edgard Pillet painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,991, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edgard Pillet's auction record?

Edgard Pillet's auction record is $13,948, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edgard Pillet auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edgard-pillet (updated 2026-11-01).

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.