Paul Colin (1892–1985)
What is Paul Colin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 202 auction results for Paul Colin at 42 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,694 including buyer’s premium (middle half $567–$8,694, n=22). The auction record is $53,673 for Le Tumulte noir (2024, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Tumulte noir, 1925 | Huile sur panneau | $53,673 | Ader | Jun 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Projet de l'affiche pour le Musée d'Ethnographie du Trocadéro, 1932 | Gouache sur panneau | $41,617 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | La Revue Nègre au Music Hall des Champs - Élysées, 1925 | Poster | $33,020 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| 3 | Le Tumulte Noir, 1927 | Lithographs | $27,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2012 |
| 4 | Le Tumulte Noir, 1927 | 43 hand-colored lithographs (41 with pochoir), on 21 single-sided sheets and one double-sided sheet, two calligrams and one reproduction of a manuscript by Josephine Baker titled 'Topic of the Day' | $25,808 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 5 | Le Tumulte Noir, circa 1927 | Lithograph | $24,332 | Tajan | Mar 2013 |
| 6 | Le Tumulte Noir, 1927 | Lithographs | $22,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2009 |
| 7 | André Renaud, 1929 | Poster | $22,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2007 |
| 8 | LE TUMULTE NOIR, 1927 | Lithograph | $21,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2018 |
| 9 | Le Tumulte Noir, 1892 | Lithographs heightened with pochoir | $18,900 | Christie's | Feb 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $6,439 |
| Prints | 92 | $1,198 |
| Works on paper | 28 | $1,183 |
| Other | 29 | $827 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $2,705 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $2,131 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 81 | $952 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 202 results from 42 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Colin is a French artist with 382 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,020. 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 Colin is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,229; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Colin work is $1,020.
The median Paul Colin print sells for $997 across 128 lots.
The median Paul Colin work on paper sells for $1,316 across 28 lots.
The median Paul Colin painting sells for $3,277 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Colin prints typically sell for $500–$1,169 (the middle half of 76 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Paul Colin prints typically sell for $1,002–$7,463 (the middle half of 24 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 | 189 | $997†‡ | $33,020 | 67.7% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 20 | $3,277† | $53,673 | 75% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $1,316†‡ | $8,965 | 63.6% | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $401‡ | $401‡ | — | 2012-03-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $25,070† | $53,673 | — | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Colin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (189 lots) median $997 with 67.7% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $3,277, record $53,673. A typical Paul Colin painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $25,070.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $772–$16,744†‡ | $2,500†‡ | $27,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 76 | $500–$1,169†‡ | $701†‡ | $18,900 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $1,002–$7,463† | $2,705† | $22,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,150–$11,340† | $9,600† | $41,617 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $396–$2,343†‡ | $1,193†‡ | $5,336 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,095–$4,811 | $3,652 | $8,965 |
† 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 | 2024 | $53,673 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $41,617 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $33,020 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $27,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,965 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $5,520 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $401‡ |
‡ 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 Paul Colin worth?
Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Colin work is $1,020. The median Paul Colin print sells for $997 across 128 lots. The median Paul Colin work on paper sells for $1,316 across 28 lots. The median Paul Colin painting sells for $3,277 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Colin prints typically sell for $500–$1,169 (the middle half of 76 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Paul Colin prints typically sell for $1,002–$7,463 (the middle half of 24 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 Colin print?
Based on 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Colin print is $997. 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 Colin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Colin print is $33,020.
What is the average price of a Paul Colin work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Colin work on paper is $1,316. 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 Colin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Colin work on paper is $8,965.
What is the average price of a Paul Colin painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Colin painting is $3,277. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Colin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Colin painting is $53,673.
What is the average price of a medium Paul Colin print?
Based on 76 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Colin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $701, 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 large Paul Colin print?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paul Colin print (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Colin's auction record?
Paul Colin's auction record is $53,673, set in 2024.
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