> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gen-paul-3 · updated 2026-11-03

# Gen-Paul (1895–1975)

## What is Gen-Paul’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 295 auction results for Gen-Paul at 10 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $521 including buyer’s premium (middle half $401–$3,646, n=9). The auction record is $65,456 for Le déjeuner (2011, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le déjeuner, circa 1926 | Huile sur toile | $65,456 | Tajan | Mar 2011 |
| 2 | L'ÉGLISE DE GROSROUVRE DANS LES YVELINES, 1895 | Huile sur toile | $57,859 | Osenat | Dec 2013 |
| 3 | Les Joueurs de boule, 1895 | Huile sur toile | $48,237 | Osenat | Jun 2013 |
| 4 | LE VIOLONISTE ROSE, vers 1927-1928, 1895 | Huile sur toile | $43,988 | Osenat | Jun 2010 |
| 5 | LA GARE DE PACEY-SUR-EURE, 1895 | Huile sur toile | $41,145 | Osenat | May 2014 |
| 6 | PARIS, LA PETITE CEINTURE ET LA TOUR EIFFEL, 1926, 1895 | Huile sur toile | $32,217 | Osenat | Jun 2010 |
| 7 | Jeune fille | — | $31,800 | Tajan | Apr 2013 |
| 8 | Restaurant | Oil on canvas | $30,189 | Tajan | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | PARIS, LE MOULIN ROUGE, vers 1927-1928, 1895 | Huile sur toile | $29,738 | Osenat | Jun 2010 |
| 10 | VASE DE FLEURS, 1895 | Huile sur toile | $29,588 | Osenat | Mar 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $8,520 |
| Works on paper | 120 | $2,253 |
| Other | 52 | $1,151 |
| Prints | 23 | $272 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 127 | $4,010 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 117 | $1,578 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 295 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gen-Paul is a French artist with 647 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,485. 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 Gen-Paul sold in 2026 for $3,460, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gen-Paul work worth?

Across 295 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gen-Paul work is $2,485.

The median Gen-Paul work on paper sells for $2,041 across 156 lots.

The median Gen-Paul painting sells for $10,282 across 66 lots.

The median Gen-Paul print sells for $302 across 30 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Gen-Paul work on papers typically sell for $924–$2,123 (the middle half of 84 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Gen-Paul work on papers typically sell for $2,097–$4,377 (the middle half of 71 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 | 46 | $302† | $930 | 65.2% | 2026-02-25 |
| Paintings | 85 | $10,282†‡ | $65,456 | 77.6% | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 207 | $2,041†‡ | $10,616 | 75.4% | 2026-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $30,231‡ | $65,456 | — | 2018-06-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Gen-Paul's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (46 lots) median $302 with 65.2% sell-through. Paintings (85 lots) median $10,282, record $65,456. A typical Gen-Paul painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $30,231.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $245–$368 | $281 | $855 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $257–$359† | $313† | $930 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $4,050–$7,646‡ | $5,829‡ | $10,089 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $6,830–$19,880†‡ | $12,896†‡ | $65,456 |

† 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) | 84 | $924–$2,123†‡ | $1,515†‡ | $6,178† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 71 | $2,097–$4,377†‡ | $3,450†‡ | $10,616 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $65,456 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $57,859 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $10,616 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $10,385 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $930 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $873 |

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 Gen-Paul worth?

Across 295 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gen-Paul work is $2,485. The median Gen-Paul work on paper sells for $2,041 across 156 lots. The median Gen-Paul painting sells for $10,282 across 66 lots. The median Gen-Paul print sells for $302 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gen-Paul work on papers typically sell for $924–$2,123 (the middle half of 84 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Gen-Paul work on papers typically sell for $2,097–$4,377 (the middle half of 71 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 Gen-Paul work on paper?

Based on 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gen-Paul work on paper is $2,041. 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 Gen-Paul's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gen-Paul work on paper is $10,616.

### What is the average price of a Gen-Paul painting?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gen-Paul painting is $10,282. 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 Gen-Paul's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gen-Paul painting is $65,456.

### What is the average price of a Gen-Paul print?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gen-Paul print is $302. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gen-Paul's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gen-Paul print is $930.

### What is the average price of a small Gen-Paul work on paper?

Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gen-Paul work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,515, 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 Gen-Paul work on paper?

Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gen-Paul work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,450, 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 Gen-Paul's auction record?

Gen-Paul's auction record is $65,456, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gen-Paul auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gen-paul-3 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.