Olivier de Penne (1831–1897)
Olivier de Penne is a French artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,219. 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 Olivier de Penne is recorded as sold in 2015 for $10,200; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Olivier de Penne on OpeningBid →What is a Olivier de Penne work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivier de Penne work is $3,219.
The median Olivier de Penne painting sells for $6,609 across 15 lots.
The median Olivier de Penne work on paper sells for $2,174 across 8 lots.
The median Olivier de Penne print sells for $125 across 1 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 | 1 | $125‡ | $125‡ | — | 2026-06-13 |
| Paintings | 20 | $6,609†‡ | $18,800 | 75% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,174‡ | $10,305 | 57.1% | 2016-05-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Olivier de Penne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $125. Paintings (20 lots) median $6,609, record $18,800. A typical Olivier de Penne painting sells for around 53× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,188–$7,541†‡ | $3,755†‡ | $18,800 |
† 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) | 5 | $1,667–$2,350‡ | $1,725‡ | $10,305 |
‡ 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 | 2003 | $18,800 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $18,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $10,305 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,146 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $125‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Olivier de Penne worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olivier de Penne work is $3,219. The median Olivier de Penne painting sells for $6,609 across 15 lots. The median Olivier de Penne work on paper sells for $2,174 across 8 lots. The median Olivier de Penne print sells for $125 across 1 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 Olivier de Penne painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olivier de Penne painting is $6,609. 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 Olivier de Penne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olivier de Penne painting is $18,800.
What is the average price of a Olivier de Penne work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olivier de Penne work on paper is $2,174. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Olivier de Penne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olivier de Penne work on paper is $10,305.
What is the average price of a small Olivier de Penne painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Olivier de Penne painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,755, 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 Olivier de Penne's auction record?
Olivier de Penne's auction record is $18,800, set in 2003.
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