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# Gilbert Poillerat (1902–1988)

## What is Gilbert Poillerat’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 205 auction results for Gilbert Poillerat at 23 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,573 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,471–$19,402, n=32). The auction record is $237,812 for Rare Mirror (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare Mirror, 1948 | Wrought iron | $237,812 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Rare Mirror, 1902 | — | $190,000 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | GILBERT POILLERAT ET ANDRÉ ARBUS, circa 1942 | Gold patina wrought iron and eglomised mirror | $159,032 | Tajan | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | ƒ GILBERT POILLERAT (1902-1988) Spectaculaire console en fer battu à patine noire, circa 1938, piétement gaine formé de quatre lames..., circa 1938 | Marble | $109,160 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Pieds fuseaux ajourés - Croix templières et cercles, 1950 | Patinated wrought iron with gilded ornamental motifs and lacquer on wood core | $100,468 | Ader | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | Arcs, flèches et passementeries, circa 1943 | Marble | $95,715 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Mirror, circa 1953 | Gilt-iron, mirrored glass | $93,750 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | GILBERT POILLERAT (1902-1988) Paire de bouts de canapé, circa 1949, structure en fer battu doré, base circulaire godronnée reposant ..., circa 1949 | Marble | $66,646 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Console table, circa 1954 | Patinated wrought iron, Belgian black stone | $58,420 | Phillips | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | Lanterne, 1902 | Stainless steel | $55,243 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 33 | $14,284 |
| Other | 87 | $13,914 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $19,373 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 63 | $12,310 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $4,935 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 205 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gilbert Poillerat is a French artist with 348 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $14,607. 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 Gilbert Poillerat sold in 2026 for $39,102, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Gilbert Poillerat work worth?

Across 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Poillerat work is $14,607.

The median Gilbert Poillerat sculpture sells for $28,143 across 39 lots.

The median Gilbert Poillerat work on paper sells for $1,243 across 2 lots.

The median Gilbert Poillerat painting sells for $5,338 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Gilbert Poillerat sculptures typically sell for $7,918–$38,772 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $5,338 | $6,197 | — | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,243 | $2,100 | 33.3% | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 52 | $28,143†‡ | $109,160 | 75% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 1 | $342 | $342 | — | 2017-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $124,901† | $500,926† | — | 2024-06-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,000–$6,985† | $6,483† | $38,969† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $7,918–$38,772† | $30,754† | $108,245† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $22,783–$78,212† | $39,422† | $109,160 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $109,160 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $108,245† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,197 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,479 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $385 |
| Photography | 2017 | $342 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gilbert Poillerat worth?

Across 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Poillerat work is $14,607. The median Gilbert Poillerat sculpture sells for $28,143 across 39 lots. The median Gilbert Poillerat work on paper sells for $1,243 across 2 lots. The median Gilbert Poillerat painting sells for $5,338 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gilbert Poillerat sculptures typically sell for $7,918–$38,772 (the middle half of 23 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 Gilbert Poillerat sculpture?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert Poillerat sculpture is $28,143. 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 Gilbert Poillerat's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert Poillerat sculpture is $109,160.

### What is the average price of a medium Gilbert Poillerat sculpture?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gilbert Poillerat sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,754, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Gilbert Poillerat sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Gilbert Poillerat sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $39,422, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gilbert Poillerat's auction record?

Gilbert Poillerat's auction record is $500,926, set in 2003. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $500,926 (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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gilbert Poillerat auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gilbert-poillerat (updated 2026-11-02).

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.