Georges Mathieu (1921–2012)
What is Georges Mathieu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 699 auction results for Georges Mathieu at 61 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $67,100 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,878–$114,910, n=65). The auction record is $2,353,851 for Tuz Gölü (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuz Gölü, 1978 | Oil paint | $2,353,851 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Poisons innocents, 1989 | Painting | $2,015,999 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | L'abduction d'Henri IV par l'archevêque Anno de Cologne | Huile sur toile | $1,816,060 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Camp de Carthage, 1951 | Panel | $1,441,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Déformation de fonction variable convexe, 1921 | — | $1,320,000 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | Le temps a laissé son manteau, alkyd on canvas, 1987 | Alkyd on canvas | $1,043,681 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | ・ | 1429, 1982 | Oil paint | $1,007,989 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Chagrin délicieux, 1988 | Painting | $945,000 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Japanese Battle - White Ground | Acrylic on canvas | $813,457 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 10 | Hugues de Payens fonde l’ordre du Temple, 1958 | Oil paint | $808,183 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 313 | $108,071 |
| Other | 114 | $14,322 |
| Works on paper | 90 | $13,558 |
| Prints | 15 | $647 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 138 | $183,709 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 229 | $27,807 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $1,611 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 699 results from 61 houses · How we compute these figures
Georges Mathieu is a French artist with 979 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $41,315. 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 Georges Mathieu sold in 2026 for $134,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 689 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Mathieu work is $41,315.
The median Georges Mathieu painting sells for $101,852 across 350 lots.
The median Georges Mathieu work on paper sells for $9,982 across 163 lots.
The median Georges Mathieu print sells for $391 across 36 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Georges Mathieu paintings typically sell for $108,064–$259,614 (the middle half of 144 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Mathieu paintings typically sell for $23,446–$107,413 (the middle half of 144 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 | 56 | $391†‡ | $3,063 | 64.3% | 2026-06-30 |
| Paintings | 396 | $101,852†‡ | $2.4M | 88.4% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 186 | $9,982†‡ | $436,048 | 87.6% | 2026-09-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $3,404†‡ | $6,904 | — | 2023-04-24 |
| Photography | 1 | $143 | $143 | — | 2019-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 209 | $183,479†‡ | $2.4M | — | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Georges Mathieu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (56 lots) median $391 with 64.3% sell-through. Paintings (396 lots) median $101,852, record $2,353,851. A typical Georges Mathieu painting sells for around 260× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 209 lots) the median is $183,479.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $227–$788† | $286† | $1,097 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $184–$851†‡ | $498†‡ | $3,063 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 144 | $23,446–$107,413†‡ | $62,838†‡ | $609,451 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 144 | $108,064–$259,614†‡ | $179,432†‡ | $2.4M |
† 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) | 45 | $1,039–$3,237†‡ | $1,778†‡ | $11,383 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 104 | $8,068–$25,182†‡ | $14,853†‡ | $47,909 |
† 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 | 2021 | $2.4M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $436,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $70,578 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $6,904 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3,404‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,063 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,997† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Georges Mathieu worth?
Across 689 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Mathieu work is $41,315. The median Georges Mathieu painting sells for $101,852 across 350 lots. The median Georges Mathieu work on paper sells for $9,982 across 163 lots. The median Georges Mathieu print sells for $391 across 36 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Georges Mathieu paintings typically sell for $108,064–$259,614 (the middle half of 144 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Mathieu paintings typically sell for $23,446–$107,413 (the middle half of 144 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 Georges Mathieu painting?
Based on 350 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Mathieu painting is $101,852. 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 Georges Mathieu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Mathieu painting is $2,353,851.
What is the average price of a Georges Mathieu work on paper?
Based on 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Mathieu work on paper is $9,982. 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 Georges Mathieu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Mathieu work on paper is $436,048.
What is the average price of a Georges Mathieu print?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Mathieu print is $391. 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 Georges Mathieu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Mathieu print is $3,063.
What is the average price of a large Georges Mathieu painting?
Based on 144 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Georges Mathieu painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $179,432, 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 Georges Mathieu painting?
Based on 144 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges Mathieu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $62,838, 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 Georges Mathieu's auction record?
Georges Mathieu's auction record is $2,353,851, set in 2021.
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