Paul-Elie Gernez (1888–1948)
What is Paul-Elie Gernez’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Paul-Elie Gernez at 11 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,424 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,092–$3,852, n=5). The auction record is $20,700 for Vase de fleurs (1999, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vase de fleurs, 1888 | Painting | $20,700 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 2 | Vase de fleurs, 1888 | Painting | $17,250 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 3 | Bouquet de fleurs, 1926 | Pastel sur papier | $15,098 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 4 | Notre Dame de Grace, 1925 | Oil paint | $11,750 | Christie's | Feb 2001 |
| 5 | VASE DE FLEURS, 1928 | Pastel sur papier | $9,605 | Artcurial | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | La plage de Deauville, 1888 | Pastel | $8,874 | Osenat | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Scene de Plage, Trouville | Pastel on paper | $8,125 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 8 | Nature morte à la sculpture, 1920 | Pastel sur papier | $7,923 | Artcurial | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | NATURE MORTE AUX FLEURS, POIRES ET POMMES, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $7,655 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Bouquet de fleurs dans un vase | Huile sur toile contrecollée sur panneau | $7,121 | Tajan | Sep 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $5,754 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $2,370 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $6,845 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,966 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul-Elie Gernez is a French artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,757. 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-Elie Gernez sold in 2026 for $6,272, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul-Elie Gernez work is $3,757.
The median Paul-Elie Gernez work on paper sells for $2,929 across 25 lots.
The median Paul-Elie Gernez painting sells for $5,754 across 16 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 | $5,754‡ | $20,700 | 84.2% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $2,929† | $26,958† | 80.6% | 2026-03-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,700† | $26,958† | — | 1999-11-09 |
† 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 | $930–$4,771 | $2,670 | $6,272 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $7,118–$11,750‡ | $7,655‡ | $20,700 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $956–$2,199 | $1,820 | $3,424 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,044–$8,767† | $6,840† | $26,958† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1989 | $26,958† |
| Paintings | 1999 | $20,700 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $17,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $15,098 |
† 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-Elie Gernez worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul-Elie Gernez work is $3,757. The median Paul-Elie Gernez work on paper sells for $2,929 across 25 lots. The median Paul-Elie Gernez painting sells for $5,754 across 16 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-Elie Gernez work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul-Elie Gernez work on paper is $2,929. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul-Elie Gernez's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul-Elie Gernez work on paper is $26,958. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,958 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Paul-Elie Gernez painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul-Elie Gernez painting is $5,754. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul-Elie Gernez's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul-Elie Gernez painting is $20,700.
What is the average price of a medium Paul-Elie Gernez work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul-Elie Gernez work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul-Elie Gernez's auction record?
Paul-Elie Gernez's auction record is $26,958, set in 1989. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,958 (buyer's premium not included).
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