Paul (1906–1985)
Paul is a French artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $846. 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 sold in 2024 for $1,088, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul on OpeningBid →What is a Paul work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul work is $846.
The median Paul painting sells for $1,549 across 17 lots.
The median Paul work on paper sells for $203 across 9 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 | 19 | $1,549†‡ | $4,338 | 89.5% | 2023-10-20 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $203† | $3,400† | — | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $327–$630†‡ | $508†‡ | $1,445 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,549–$3,796† | $3,118† | $4,338 |
† 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) | 9 | $156–$1,088† | $203† | $3,400† |
† 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 | 2023 | $4,338 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,067 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,400† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,898 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul work is $846. The median Paul painting sells for $1,549 across 17 lots. The median Paul work on paper sells for $203 across 9 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 painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul painting is $1,549. 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's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul painting is $4,338.
What is Paul's auction record?
Paul's auction record is $4,338, set in 2023.
See the full Paul record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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