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# Gaston Suisse (1896–1999)

## What is Gaston Suisse’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 135 auction results for Gaston Suisse at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,616 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,170–$55,000, n=9). The auction record is $156,618 for Construction moderniste (2009, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction moderniste, circa 1925 | Four-leaf screen in black Chinese lacquer with graphite inlays and silver lacquer decoration | $156,618 | Artcurial | Jun 2009 |
| 2 | Table basse, pièce unique, vers 1930, 1930 | Black lacquer, silver leaf, silver lacquer, graphite, and eggshell | $137,058 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Skyline, 1925 | 'Skyline' Four-Panel Screen, circa 1925 | $120,000 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | TABLE BASSE, PIECE UNIQUE, 1896 | Lacquer | $114,405 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 5 | TABLE BASSE, 1930 | Lacquer | $102,619 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 6 | Console, pièce unique, vers 1930, 1930 | Black lacquer with eggshell inlay | $97,041 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 7 | Low Table, 1926 | Low table | $85,000 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | PAIRE DE TABLES BASSES, VERS 1923 | En bois laqué, cuivre et feuille d'or | $80,425 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | Paire de bibliothèques, pièce unique, vers 1930, 1930 | Brown and gilded lacquer | $57,024 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | Set of Three Nesting Tables, 1925 | Nesting tables | $55,000 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 36 | $7,890 |
| Paintings | 9 | $5,798 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $1,870 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,538 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $77,033 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $8,076 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $1,896 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 135 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gaston Suisse is a French artist with 181 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,898. 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 Gaston Suisse sold in 2026 for $7,616, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Gaston Suisse work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gaston Suisse work worth?

Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaston Suisse work is $3,898.

The median Gaston Suisse work on paper sells for $1,866 across 59 lots.

The median Gaston Suisse print sells for $2,696 across 12 lots.

The median Gaston Suisse sculpture sells for $13,489 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Gaston Suisse work on papers typically sell for $1,122–$1,924 (the middle half of 40 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 | 13 | $2,696†‡ | $7,616 | 92.3% | 2026-03-26 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $1,866†‡ | $156,618 | — | 2026-03-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $13,489‡ | $13,489‡ | — | 2022-11-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $146,838† | $321,050† | — | 2024-12-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $777–$2,811†‡ | $1,969†‡ | $3,502 |

† 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) | 40 | $1,122–$1,924†‡ | $1,433†‡ | $20,740 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $3,381–$11,710†‡ | $4,919†‡ | $137,058 |

† 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 | 2009 | $156,618 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $137,058 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $13,489‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $7,616 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,828‡ |

‡ 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 Gaston Suisse worth?

Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaston Suisse work is $3,898. The median Gaston Suisse work on paper sells for $1,866 across 59 lots. The median Gaston Suisse print sells for $2,696 across 12 lots. The median Gaston Suisse sculpture sells for $13,489 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gaston Suisse work on papers typically sell for $1,122–$1,924 (the middle half of 40 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 Gaston Suisse work on paper?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gaston Suisse work on paper is $1,866. 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 Gaston Suisse's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gaston Suisse work on paper is $156,618.

### What is the average price of a Gaston Suisse print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gaston Suisse print is $2,696. 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 Gaston Suisse's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gaston Suisse print is $7,616.

### What is the average price of a small Gaston Suisse work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gaston Suisse work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,433, 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 Gaston Suisse work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gaston Suisse work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,919, 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 Gaston Suisse's auction record?

Gaston Suisse's auction record is $321,050, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $321,050 (buyer's premium not included).

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

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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.