Isidore Pils (1813–1875)
What is Isidore Pils’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Isidore Pils at 10 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,511 including buyer’s premium (middle half $670–$2,536, n=6). The auction record is $96,000 for La fête donnée à LL. MM. l'Empereur et l'Impératrice, à Alger, le 19 septembre 1860 (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La fête donnée à LL. MM. l'Empereur et l'Impératrice, à Alger, le 19 septembre 1860, 1863 | A Large Oil Study for | $96,000 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 2 | Etude de nu féminin de dos | Oil on canvas | $43,541 | De Baecque et Associés | Jul 2018 |
| 3 | Bacchanale | Huile sur toile (Toile d'origine), à vue ovale | $13,110 | Artcurial | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | The Triumph of Apollo: Study for the Grand Staircase of the Paris Opera, 1875 | Huile sur toile (Toile d'origine) | $12,040 | Artcurial | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | PORTRAIT DE FEMME KABYLE, 1875 | Huile sur toile | $7,964 | Artcurial | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | LE CAMPEMENT, 1864 | Gouache sur papier | $6,303 | Artcurial | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | Self-Portrait | Oil canvas | $4,445 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 8 | Profil de Danseuse | Toile d’origine | $4,186 | Ader | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Etude de chef mamelouk, 1875 | Huile sur toile | $3,623 | Artcurial | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | Cosaque fumant la pipe | Signé 'I Pils' en haut à droite (Anciennes déchirures restaurées) | $3,088 | Artcurial | Feb 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $4,316 |
| Other | 9 | $1,133 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $650 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $6,303 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,350 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Isidore Pils is a French artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,742. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Isidore Pils sold in 2026 for $1,889, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isidore Pils work is $1,742.
The median Isidore Pils painting sells for $4,316 across 12 lots.
The median Isidore Pils work on paper sells for $483 across 10 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $4,316 | $43,541 | — | 2025-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $483† | $1,889 | 83.3% | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $232–$1,012† | $483† | $1,889 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $43,541 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $13,110 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,889 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,568 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Isidore Pils worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isidore Pils work is $1,742. The median Isidore Pils painting sells for $4,316 across 12 lots. The median Isidore Pils work on paper sells for $483 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Isidore Pils painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isidore Pils painting is $4,316.
What is Isidore Pils's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Isidore Pils painting is $43,541.
What is the average price of a Isidore Pils work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isidore Pils work on paper is $483. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Isidore Pils's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Isidore Pils work on paper is $1,889.
What is the average price of a small Isidore Pils work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Isidore Pils work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $483, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Isidore Pils's auction record?
Isidore Pils's auction record is $96,000, set in 2006.
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