Paul Eluard (1895–1952)
Paul Eluard is a French artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,212. 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 Eluard sold in 2025 for $37,925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Eluard on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Eluard work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Eluard work is $2,212.
The median Paul Eluard print sells for $16,235 across 4 lots.
The median Paul Eluard work on paper sells for $1,229 across 3 lots.
The median Paul Eluard photograph sells for $4,907 across 2 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 | 7 | $16,235 | $37,925 | 57.1% | 2025-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,229† | $8,166 | 75% | 2022-11-03 |
| Photography | 2 | $4,907 | $7,603 | — | 2022-11-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $37,925 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $18,302 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $8,166 |
| Photography | 2016 | $7,603 |
| Photography | 2022 | $2,212 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,229 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Eluard worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Eluard work is $2,212. The median Paul Eluard print sells for $16,235 across 4 lots. The median Paul Eluard work on paper sells for $1,229 across 3 lots. The median Paul Eluard photograph sells for $4,907 across 2 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 Paul Eluard's auction record?
Paul Eluard's auction record is $37,925, set in 2025.
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