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# Michel Ciry (1919–2019)

## What is Michel Ciry’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Michel Ciry at 28 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $227 including buyer’s premium (middle half $121–$597, n=13). The auction record is $9,748 for La visitation (1991, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La visitation | Oil/canvas | $9,748 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 2 | Le roi Saul, 1985 | Oil/canvas | $9,287 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 3 | Pieta, 1986 | Oil/canvas | $9,287 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 4 | Arlequin à la canne et de face, 1919 | Huile sur toile | $6,660 | Osenat | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Saül, 1919 | Huile sur toile | $5,891 | Osenat | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Le parc a moutons, Normandie, 1987 | Watercolor, gouache/paper | $4,876 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 7 | Stabat Mater, 1919 | Huile sur toile | $4,867 | Osenat | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | La Flagellation, 1957 | Huile sur toile | $3,575 | Ader | Jan 2021 |
| 9 | La Vierge et Saint Jean auprès de la Croix, huile sur toile, 1919 | Huile sur toile contre | $3,337 | Osenat | Mar 2014 |
| 10 | Hommage a Dunoyer de Segonzac, 1984 | Watercolor | $3,251 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $2,207 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $749 |
| Other | 23 | $272 |
| Prints | 8 | $166 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $1,245 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $266 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Michel Ciry is a French artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $505. 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 Michel Ciry sold in 2026 for $2,207, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Michel Ciry work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Michel Ciry work worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michel Ciry work is $505.

The median Michel Ciry painting sells for $2,081 across 24 lots.

The median Michel Ciry work on paper sells for $602 across 21 lots.

The median Michel Ciry print sells for $140 across 13 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 | 18 | $140†‡ | $640 | 72.2% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 28 | $2,081†‡ | $9,748 | 85.7% | 2026-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $602† | $4,876 | 84% | 2025-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,287 | $9,748 | — | 2022-11-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Michel Ciry's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $140 with 72.2% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $2,081, record $9,748. A typical Michel Ciry painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $9,287.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $121–$262‡ | $179‡ | $640 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $691–$1,075‡ | $899‡ | $1,152 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,189–$6,212†‡ | $2,619†‡ | $9,748 |

† 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) | 8 | $69–$529† | $173† | $3,251 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $693–$2,091† | $1,434† | $4,876 |

† 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 | 1991 | $9,748 |
| Paintings | 1991 | $9,287 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $4,876 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $3,251 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $640 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $560 |

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 Michel Ciry worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michel Ciry work is $505. The median Michel Ciry painting sells for $2,081 across 24 lots. The median Michel Ciry work on paper sells for $602 across 21 lots. The median Michel Ciry print sells for $140 across 13 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 Michel Ciry painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michel Ciry painting is $2,081. 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 Michel Ciry's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michel Ciry painting is $9,748.

### What is the average price of a Michel Ciry work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michel Ciry work on paper is $602. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Michel Ciry's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michel Ciry work on paper is $4,876.

### What is the average price of a Michel Ciry print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michel Ciry print is $140. 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 Michel Ciry's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michel Ciry print is $640.

### What is the average price of a medium Michel Ciry painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michel Ciry painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,619, 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 medium Michel Ciry work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michel Ciry work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,434, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Michel Ciry's auction record?

Michel Ciry's auction record is $9,748, set in 1991.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Michel Ciry auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michel-ciry (updated 2026-11-02).

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.