Paul Biva (1851–1900)
Paul Biva is a French artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,624. 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 Paul Biva sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $7,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Biva on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Biva work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Biva work is $4,624.
The median Paul Biva painting sells for $4,830 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $4,830‡ | $11,875 | 80% | 2022-02-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,219–$5,321‡ | $4,830‡ | $11,875 |
‡ 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 | 2009 | $11,875 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $8,654 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Biva worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Biva work is $4,624. The median Paul Biva painting sells for $4,830 across 8 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 Paul Biva's auction record?
Paul Biva's auction record is $11,875, set in 2009.
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