Mathieu Matégot (1910–2001)
What is Mathieu Matégot’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 545 auction results for Mathieu Matégot at 34 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,662 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,395–$8,212, n=138). The auction record is $239,312 for Chaise 'Papillon' (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaise 'Papillon', 1954 | Tôle, tube et Rigitulle peints / painted metal sheet, tube and Rigitulle | $239,312 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Lustre 'Santiago', 1954 | Painted sheet and tube metal | $188,549 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Lustre 'Satellite', grande variante, 1910 | Brass | $104,427 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1957 | Laiton et métal laqué noir; treillage d’aluminium laqué noir | $93,791 | Ader | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | Santiago, 1910 | Glass | $80,865 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Fauteuil 'AM 56', 1956 | Painted Rigitulle and tube metal, leatherette | $72,519 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Porte-manteau, c. 1956 | Varnished brass and painted metal | $69,618 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Ensemble de trois suspensions "Satellite", 1953 | Métal laqué noir, métal laqué blanc et rigitule laqué jaune | $62,712 | Artcurial | Jun 2009 |
| 9 | Table modèle 'Kyoto', 1954 | Stainless steel | $57,845 | PIASA | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Porte-manteau, 1956 | Lacquer | $51,394 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $8,833 |
| Other | 474 | $4,479 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $3,975 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 63 | $9,375 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 283 | $4,444 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 133 | $2,982 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 545 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Mathieu Matégot is a Hungarian artist with 717 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $4,199. 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 Mathieu Matégot sold in 2026 for $5,141, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 543 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathieu Matégot work is $4,199.
The median Mathieu Matégot sculpture sells for $7,774 across 20 lots.
The median Mathieu Matégot photograph sells for $2,478 across 4 lots.
The median Mathieu Matégot painting sells for $3,750 across 2 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 | 2 | $464 | $485 | — | 2016-06-25 |
| Paintings | 2 | $3,750 | $3,750 | — | 2010-10-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $39,183 | $39,183 | — | 2022-11-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $7,774 | $188,549 | 87% | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 12 | $2,478 | $2,832 | 33.3% | 2004-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $46,396† | $239,312 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Mathieu Matégot's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $464. Paintings (2 lots) median $3,750, record $3,750. A typical Mathieu Matégot painting sells for around 8.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $46,396.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $7,680–$7,845 | $7,702 | $24,510 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $4,666–$13,064 | $8,478 | $188,549 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $188,549 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $57,845 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $39,183 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $3,750 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $3,750 |
| Photography | 2004 | $2,832 |
| Photography | 2004 | $2,832 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $485 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mathieu Matégot worth?
Across 543 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathieu Matégot work is $4,199. The median Mathieu Matégot sculpture sells for $7,774 across 20 lots. The median Mathieu Matégot photograph sells for $2,478 across 4 lots. The median Mathieu Matégot painting sells for $3,750 across 2 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 Mathieu Matégot sculpture?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mathieu Matégot sculpture is $7,774.
What is Mathieu Matégot's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mathieu Matégot sculpture is $188,549.
What is the average price of a Mathieu Matégot photograph?
Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mathieu Matégot photograph is $2,478.
What is Mathieu Matégot's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mathieu Matégot photograph is $2,832.
What is the average price of a medium Mathieu Matégot sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mathieu Matégot sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,478, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Mathieu Matégot's auction record?
Mathieu Matégot's auction record is $239,312, set in 2021.
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