Gilles Peress (b. 1946)
Gilles Peress is a French artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $756. 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 Gilles Peress sold in 2026 for $1,377, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gilles Peress on OpeningBid →What is a Gilles Peress work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilles Peress work is $756.
The median Gilles Peress photograph sells for $847 across 9 lots.
The median Gilles Peress work on paper sells for $2,706 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,706 | $2,706 | — | 2009-05-14 |
| Photography | 14 | $847‡ | $4,750 | 64.3% | 2026-08-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $403–$1,539‡ | $647‡ | $4,750 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $4,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,706 |
| Photography | 2011 | $1,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gilles Peress worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilles Peress work is $756. The median Gilles Peress photograph sells for $847 across 9 lots. The median Gilles Peress work on paper sells for $2,706 across 1 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 Gilles Peress photograph?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilles Peress photograph is $847. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gilles Peress's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilles Peress photograph is $4,750.
What is Gilles Peress's auction record?
Gilles Peress's auction record is $4,750, set in 2009.
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