Georges Spiro (b. 1909)
What is Georges Spiro’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 233 auction results for Georges Spiro at 23 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,530 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,155–$1,843, n=5). The auction record is $7,283 for Surreal landscape (2021, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surreal landscape, 1950 | Olej/płótno | $7,283 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | A surrealist landscape, oil on canvas | Oil on canvas | $5,484 | Dorotheum | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Ulysse et les sirènes, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $5,159 | Tajan | Jan 2022 |
| 4 | Tribute to Picasso, oil on canvas | Oil on canvas | $4,571 | Dorotheum | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | La Tour des trois Mondes ou paysage fantastique, 1978 | Huile sur toile, signée en bas à gauche, titrée au dos et titrée sur un cartel collé sur l'encadrement | $4,066 | De Baecque et Associés | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Ulysse et les sirènes | Oil on canvas | $3,685 | Tajan | Jan 2022 |
| 7 | Sans titre [La Naissance], 1959 | Huile sur toile, signée et datée en bas à gauche | $3,509 | De Baecque et Associés | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | DE MILLE MERVEILLES ENTRE TOUTES SE DRESSE L'HOMME (SOPHOCLE) OU COMPOSITION SURRÉALISTE | Oil on canvas | $3,278 | Tajan | Sep 2020 |
| 9 | Paysage, 1960 | Huile sur toile, signée et datée en bas vers la droite, contresignée et titrée au dos | $3,091 | De Baecque et Associés | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Georges Spiro (French, 1909-1994) | Oil on Masonite | $2,938 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2003 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 150 | $1,003 |
| Other | 8 | $981 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 105 | $1,003 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $724 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 233 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Georges Spiro is a Swiss artist with 277 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,003. 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 Spiro sold in 2026 for $1,155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 232 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Spiro work is $1,003.
The median Georges Spiro painting sells for $1,003 across 219 lots.
The median Georges Spiro print sells for $116 across 4 lots.
The median Georges Spiro work on paper sells for $145 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Spiro paintings typically sell for $880–$1,654 (the middle half of 146 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Georges Spiro paintings typically sell for $533–$1,062 (the middle half of 68 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 | 4 | $116 | $4,066 | — | 2024-09-17 |
| Paintings | 234 | $1,003†‡ | $7,626† | 93.6% | 2026-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $145 | $159 | — | 2024-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $5,064†‡ | $7,626† | — | 2024-12-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Georges Spiro's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $116. Paintings (234 lots) median $1,003, record $7,626. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,626 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Georges Spiro painting sells for around 8.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $5,064.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $533–$1,062†‡ | $734†‡ | $2,915 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 146 | $880–$1,654†‡ | $1,142†‡ | $7,626† |
† 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 | $7,626† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,283 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,066 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $174 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $159 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $130 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georges Spiro worth?
Across 232 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Spiro work is $1,003. The median Georges Spiro painting sells for $1,003 across 219 lots. The median Georges Spiro print sells for $116 across 4 lots. The median Georges Spiro work on paper sells for $145 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Spiro paintings typically sell for $880–$1,654 (the middle half of 146 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Georges Spiro paintings typically sell for $533–$1,062 (the middle half of 68 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 Spiro painting?
Based on 219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Spiro painting is $1,003. 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 Spiro's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Spiro painting is $7,626. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,626 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Georges Spiro painting?
Based on 146 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges Spiro painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,142, 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 small Georges Spiro painting?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Spiro painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $734, 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 Spiro's auction record?
Georges Spiro's auction record is $7,626, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,626 (buyer's premium not included).
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