Maria Pergay (1930–2023)
What is Maria Pergay’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 293 auction results for Maria Pergay at 18 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,868 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,414–$48,260, n=35). The auction record is $471,110 for Dining table, unique piece, special commission (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dining table, unique piece, special commission, 2007 | Stainless steel | $471,110 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 2 | Console de Jardin, 2005 | Gilt bronze | $264,600 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | TABLE DE SALLE À MANGER OVALE | Verre, acier inoxydable, plexiglas | $164,195 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Lit Tapis Volant (Flying Carpet Daybed), 1968 | Chrome steel | $163,800 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Flying Carpet daybed, 1968 | Chrome steel | $162,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | Important and rare banquette, 1968 | Chrome steel | $158,500 | Wright | Dec 2013 |
| 7 | Table Marie-Antoinette, 2007 | Oak | $138,677 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 8 | Banquette dite ‘Flying Carpet’, 1930 | Chrome steel | $133,310 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Saturne, 1930 | Polished stainless steel and virola | $132,537 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 10 | A Rare "Flying Carpet" Daybed | Stainless steel, painted wood, and leather upholstery | $127,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 237 | $22,005 |
| Sculpture | 41 | $11,039 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 86 | $47,768 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 115 | $19,477 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $5,347 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 293 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Maria Pergay is a French artist with 384 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $19,292. 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 Maria Pergay sold in 2026 for $50,764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 293 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Pergay work is $19,292.
The median Maria Pergay sculpture sells for $22,500 across 52 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Maria Pergay sculptures typically sell for $8,584–$30,019 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 61 | $22,500 | $264,600 | 85.2% | 2026-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $132,923 | $471,110 | — | 2026-06-29 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $6,988–$14,150 | $10,042 | $26,472 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $8,584–$30,019 | $18,750 | $163,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $35,565–$116,457 | $89,044 | $264,600 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $264,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $163,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maria Pergay worth?
Across 293 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Pergay work is $19,292. The median Maria Pergay sculpture sells for $22,500 across 52 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Maria Pergay sculptures typically sell for $8,584–$30,019 (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 Maria Pergay sculpture?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maria Pergay sculpture is $22,500.
What is Maria Pergay's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maria Pergay sculpture is $264,600.
What is the average price of a medium Maria Pergay sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maria Pergay sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Maria Pergay sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Maria Pergay sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $89,044, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Maria Pergay's auction record?
Maria Pergay's auction record is $471,110, set in 2025.
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