Ernest Pignon-Ernest (b. 1942)
What is Ernest Pignon-Ernest’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Ernest Pignon-Ernest at 20 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,916 including buyer’s premium (middle half $537–$9,591, n=11). The auction record is $35,212 for DAVID ET GOLIATH (2014, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAVID ET GOLIATH, 1990 | Fusain sur papier | $35,212 | Artcurial | Feb 2014 |
| 2 | Etude pour la femme au feu entre les jambes, 1995 | Fusain sur papier marouflé sur toile et photographie couleur | $27,605 | Artcurial | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Etude pour les Anges du Purgatoire (Chiesa Santa Sofia dei Bianchi), 1990 | Pierre noire et fusain sur papier journal vierge marouflé sur toile de gaze | $26,901 | Artcurial | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Composition No 60 (cabine téléphonique), 1996 | Charcoal on paper | $26,035 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Etude pour Rimbaud; triptyque, 1942 | (i) fusain, stylo, crayon de couleurs et rehauts de gouache sur papier | $22,159 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | ÉTUDE POUR LA MISE AU TOMBEAU, NAPOLI, 1988 | Charcoal and pastel on paper | $20,142 | Tajan | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | La Main, 2025 | Terracotta | $14,542 | Artcurial | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Etude pour une allegorie de la Justice, 1992 | Fusain, craie, lavis et collage de photographie couleur sur papier | $13,802 | Artcurial | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Etude pour le Christ à la colonne, 1990 | Charcoal and pencil on paper and photograph laid down on canvas | $13,159 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 10 | ÉTUDE POUR PULCINELLA, NAPOLI, 1992 | Ink and gouache on paper | $12,469 | Tajan | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $6,577 |
| Photographs | 21 | $5,310 |
| Other | 15 | $3,195 |
| Prints | 29 | $618 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $9,563 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,981 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $1,344 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Ernest Pignon-Ernest is a French artist with 142 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,046. 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 Ernest Pignon-Ernest sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Pignon-Ernest work is $2,046.
The median Ernest Pignon-Ernest print sells for $745 across 38 lots.
The median Ernest Pignon-Ernest work on paper sells for $4,337 across 31 lots.
The median Ernest Pignon-Ernest photograph sells for $2,635 across 26 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ernest Pignon-Ernest prints typically sell for $299–$1,260 (the middle half of 24 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 | 44 | $745†‡ | $9,563 | 86.4% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 2 | $6,013‡ | $6,021 | — | 2020-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $4,337†‡ | $35,212 | 93.9% | 2026-04-16 |
| Photography | 31 | $2,635†‡ | $27,605 | 83.9% | 2026-04-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $26,468 | $35,212 | — | 2025-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernest Pignon-Ernest's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $745 with 86.4% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $6,013, record $6,021. A typical Ernest Pignon-Ernest painting sells for around 8.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $26,468.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $299–$1,260†‡ | $457†‡ | $4,351 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $765–$1,066 | $847 | $1,752 |
† 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) | 12 | $1,080–$4,530†‡ | $2,587†‡ | $8,940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,728–$12,469‡ | $6,720‡ | $26,035 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $248–$3,062†‡ | $782†‡ | $4,947 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $35,212 |
| Photography | 2017 | $27,605 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $26,901 |
| Photography | 2017 | $13,802 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $9,563 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $6,021 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $6,004‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1992 | $5,448 |
‡ 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 Ernest Pignon-Ernest worth?
Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Pignon-Ernest work is $2,046. The median Ernest Pignon-Ernest print sells for $745 across 38 lots. The median Ernest Pignon-Ernest work on paper sells for $4,337 across 31 lots. The median Ernest Pignon-Ernest photograph sells for $2,635 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ernest Pignon-Ernest prints typically sell for $299–$1,260 (the middle half of 24 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 Ernest Pignon-Ernest print?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Pignon-Ernest print is $745. 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 Ernest Pignon-Ernest's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Pignon-Ernest print is $9,563.
What is the average price of a Ernest Pignon-Ernest work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Pignon-Ernest work on paper is $4,337. 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 Ernest Pignon-Ernest's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Pignon-Ernest work on paper is $35,212.
What is the average price of a Ernest Pignon-Ernest photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Pignon-Ernest photograph is $2,635. 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 Ernest Pignon-Ernest's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Pignon-Ernest photograph is $27,605.
What is the average price of a small Ernest Pignon-Ernest print?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernest Pignon-Ernest print (small (under 50 cm)) is $457, 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 Ernest Pignon-Ernest photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernest Pignon-Ernest photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $782, 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 Ernest Pignon-Ernest's auction record?
Ernest Pignon-Ernest's auction record is $35,212, set in 2014.
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