Paul Cézanne (1839–1906)
What is Paul Cézanne’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 561 auction results for Paul Cézanne at 43 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,147 including buyer’s premium (middle half $556–$82,618, n=28). The auction record is $59,295,000 for Bouilloire et fruits (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bouilloire et fruits, 1888 | Oil paint | $59,295,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | L'Estaque aux toits rouges, 1883 | Oil paint | $55,320,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Les Pommes | Oil on canvas | $41,605,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 4 | Nature morte avec pot au lait, melon et sucrier, 1900 | Watercolor | $28,650,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | NATURE MORTE AU MELON VERT | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $25,520,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 6 | Vue sur L'Estaque et le Château d'If, 1883 | Oil paint | $20,593,194 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 7 | Nature morte: pommes et poires, 1888 | Oil paint | $19,969,350 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 8 | Joueur de cartes, 1892-1896 | Watercolor | $19,122,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 9 | PICHET ET FRUITS SUR UNE TABLE | Oil on paper laid down on panel | $18,834,596 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 10 | Nature morte aux fruits et pot de gingembre, 1895 | Oil paint | $18,224,340 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $1,538,500 |
| Works on paper | 65 | $282,287 |
| Other | 137 | $85,000 |
| Prints | 216 | $1,265 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 111 | $200,091 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 351 | $31,817 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 561 results from 43 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Cézanne is a French artist with 702 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $24,449. 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 Cézanne sold in 2026 for $222,339, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 558 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Cézanne work is $24,449.
The median Paul Cézanne print sells for $1,168 across 260 lots.
The median Paul Cézanne work on paper sells for $97,282 across 176 lots.
The median Paul Cézanne painting sells for $1,393,121 across 93 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Cézanne prints typically sell for $460–$2,200 (the middle half of 181 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Cézanne work on papers typically sell for $43,748–$261,013 (the middle half of 152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 323 | $1,168†‡ | $1.4M | 80.5% | 2026-09-29 |
| Paintings | 97 | $1.4M†‡ | $59.3M | 95.9% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 184 | $97,282†‡ | $28.6M | 95.7% | 2025-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 189 | $713,000‡ | $59.3M | — | 2026-03-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Cézanne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (323 lots) median $1,168 with 80.5% sell-through. Paintings (97 lots) median $1,393,121, record $59,295,000. A typical Paul Cézanne painting sells for around 1,193× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 189 lots) the median is $713,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 181 | $460–$2,200†‡ | $975†‡ | $36,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $1,240–$19,707†‡ | $3,750†‡ | $1.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $475–$1,244† | $506† | $5,327 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 52 | $417,035–$1.5M‡ | $575,488‡ | $41.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $1.5M–$7.6M† | $3.5M† | $59.3M |
† 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) | 152 | $43,748–$261,013†‡ | $86,950†‡ | $19.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $338,750–$4.1M | $925,750 | $28.6M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2019 | $59.3M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $55.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $28.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $19.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $70,700 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Cézanne worth?
Across 558 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Cézanne work is $24,449. The median Paul Cézanne print sells for $1,168 across 260 lots. The median Paul Cézanne work on paper sells for $97,282 across 176 lots. The median Paul Cézanne painting sells for $1,393,121 across 93 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Cézanne prints typically sell for $460–$2,200 (the middle half of 181 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Cézanne work on papers typically sell for $43,748–$261,013 (the middle half of 152 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 Paul Cézanne print?
Based on 260 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cézanne print is $1,168. 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 Cézanne's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cézanne print is $1,423,969.
What is the average price of a Paul Cézanne work on paper?
Based on 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cézanne work on paper is $97,282. 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 Cézanne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cézanne work on paper is $28,650,000.
What is the average price of a Paul Cézanne painting?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cézanne painting is $1,393,121. 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 Cézanne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cézanne painting is $59,295,000.
What is the average price of a small Paul Cézanne print?
Based on 181 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Cézanne print (small (under 50 cm)) is $975, 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 small Paul Cézanne work on paper?
Based on 152 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Cézanne work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $86,950, 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 Paul Cézanne's auction record?
Paul Cézanne's auction record is $59,295,000, set in 2019.
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