Gen Paul (1895–1975)
Gen Paul is a French artist with 220 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,877. 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 is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,868; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gen Paul on OpeningBid →What is a Gen Paul work worth?
Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gen Paul work is $1,877.
The median Gen Paul work on paper sells for $1,096 across 89 lots.
The median Gen Paul painting sells for $7,729 across 60 lots.
The median Gen Paul print sells for $409 across 13 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gen Paul work on papers typically sell for $962–$3,845 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Gen Paul paintings typically sell for $4,544–$14,532 (the middle half of 48 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 | 22 | $409†‡ | $1,100 | 59.1% | 2025-12-09 |
| Paintings | 64 | $7,729†‡ | $199,367 | 93.8% | 2026-01-19 |
| Works on Paper | 111 | $1,096†‡ | $29,207 | 80.2% | 2026-08-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $29,207†‡ | $199,367 | — | 2024-09-23 |
† 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 (22 lots) median $409 with 59.1% sell-through. Paintings (64 lots) median $7,729, record $199,367. A typical Gen Paul painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $29,207.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $235–$596†‡ | $317†‡ | $1,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $407–$543† | $476† | $840† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,683–$8,968†‡ | $7,561†‡ | $16,546‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $4,544–$14,532†‡ | $7,804†‡ | $199,367 |
† 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) | 37 | $329–$1,400†‡ | $618†‡ | $2,840‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $962–$3,845†‡ | $1,695†‡ | $29,207 |
† 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 | 2007 | $199,367 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $45,904‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $29,207 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $9,028 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $950 |
‡ 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 Gen Paul worth?
Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gen Paul work is $1,877. The median Gen Paul work on paper sells for $1,096 across 89 lots. The median Gen Paul painting sells for $7,729 across 60 lots. The median Gen Paul print sells for $409 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gen Paul work on papers typically sell for $962–$3,845 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Gen Paul paintings typically sell for $4,544–$14,532 (the middle half of 48 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 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gen Paul work on paper is $1,096. 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 $29,207.
What is the average price of a Gen Paul painting?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gen Paul painting is $7,729. 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 $199,367.
What is the average price of a Gen Paul print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gen Paul print is $409. 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 print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gen Paul print is $1,100.
What is the average price of a medium Gen Paul work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gen Paul work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,695, 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 painting?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gen Paul painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,804, 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 $199,367, set in 2007.
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