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# Paul Chaigneau (1879–1938)

## What is Paul Chaigneau’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Paul Chaigneau at 4 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,198 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,012–$2,330, n=7). The auction record is $4,078 for Troupeau au crépuscule (2014, Osenat). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troupeau au crépuscule, 1879 | Oil on canvas | $4,078 | Osenat | Jul 2014 |
| 2 | Berger et son troupeau au soleil couchant dans les plaines de Chailly, 1879 | Huile sur panneau d'acajou / Oil on panel | $3,967 | Osenat | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Soleil couchant, berger et son troupeau, 1879 | Huile sur toile | $3,772 | Osenat | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Berger et son troupeau sur les plaines de Chailly, 1879 | Huile sur panneau | $3,409 | Osenat | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Troupeau au crépuscule, 1879 | Huile sur toile | $3,241 | Osenat | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | Troupeau au soleil couchant, 1879 | Huile sur panneau | $2,727 | Osenat | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Berger et troupeau à la mare, 1879 | Oil on panel | $2,694 | Osenat | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Moutons aux pâturages, 1879 | Huile sur toile | $2,667 | Osenat | Jun 2013 |
| 9 | Berger et son troupeau de moutons, soleil couchant, 1879 | Huile sur toile | $2,462 | Osenat | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Troupeau au soleil couchant, 1879 | Huile sur panneau | $2,334 | Osenat | Jun 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $2,015 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,831 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Chaigneau is a French artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,927. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Chaigneau sold in 2025 for $2,462, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Chaigneau work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Chaigneau work is $1,927.

The median Paul Chaigneau painting sells for $1,927 across 31 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Chaigneau paintings typically sell for $1,144–$2,584 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $1,927† | $4,078 | 83.8% | 2026-01-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,144–$2,584† | $1,842† | $3,967 |

† 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 | 2014 | $4,078 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,967 |

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 Paul Chaigneau worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Chaigneau work is $1,927. The median Paul Chaigneau painting sells for $1,927 across 31 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Chaigneau paintings typically sell for $1,144–$2,584 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Paul Chaigneau painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Chaigneau painting is $1,927. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Chaigneau's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Chaigneau painting is $4,078.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Chaigneau painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Chaigneau painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,842, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Chaigneau's auction record?

Paul Chaigneau's auction record is $4,078, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Chaigneau auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-chaigneau (updated 2026-11-01).

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.