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# Lucien Pissarro (1863–1944)

Lucien Pissarro is a French artist with 129 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $20,291. 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 Lucien Pissarro is recorded as sold in 2025 for $47,181; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Lucien Pissarro work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Lucien Pissarro work worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucien Pissarro work is $20,291.

The median Lucien Pissarro painting sells for $41,543 across 51 lots.

The median Lucien Pissarro work on paper sells for $3,325 across 26 lots.

The median Lucien Pissarro print sells for $280 across 14 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lucien Pissarro paintings typically sell for $32,725–$67,037 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Lucien Pissarro work on papers typically sell for $1,861–$4,469 (the middle half of 25 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 | 17 | $280† | $950 | 82.4% | 2024-12-01 |
| Paintings | 58 | $41,543†‡ | $373,650 | 87.9% | 2026-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $3,325†‡ | $14,461 | 92.9% | 2026-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $96,653 | $373,650 | — | 2024-03-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Lucien Pissarro's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $280 with 82.4% sell-through. Paintings (58 lots) median $41,543, record $373,650. A typical Lucien Pissarro painting sells for around 148× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $96,653.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $250–$517† | $280† | $950 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,016–$30,667 | $14,987 | $32,582 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $32,725–$67,037†‡ | $47,181†‡ | $373,650 |

† 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) | 25 | $1,861–$4,469†‡ | $3,325†‡ | $14,461 |

† 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 | 2023 | $373,650 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $116,594 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $14,461 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $9,945 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $950 |

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 Lucien Pissarro worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucien Pissarro work is $20,291. The median Lucien Pissarro painting sells for $41,543 across 51 lots. The median Lucien Pissarro work on paper sells for $3,325 across 26 lots. The median Lucien Pissarro print sells for $280 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lucien Pissarro paintings typically sell for $32,725–$67,037 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Lucien Pissarro work on papers typically sell for $1,861–$4,469 (the middle half of 25 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 Lucien Pissarro painting?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucien Pissarro painting is $41,543. 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 Lucien Pissarro's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucien Pissarro painting is $373,650.

### What is the average price of a Lucien Pissarro work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucien Pissarro work on paper is $3,325. 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 Lucien Pissarro's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucien Pissarro work on paper is $14,461.

### What is the average price of a Lucien Pissarro print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucien Pissarro print is $280. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lucien Pissarro's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucien Pissarro print is $950.

### What is the average price of a medium Lucien Pissarro painting?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lucien Pissarro painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $47,181, 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 Lucien Pissarro work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lucien Pissarro work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,325, 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 Lucien Pissarro's auction record?

Lucien Pissarro's auction record is $373,650, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lucien Pissarro auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lucien-pissarro (updated 2026-11-03).

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.
