Paul Eluard (1895–1952)
Paul Eluard is an artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,060. 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 $6,756, 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 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Eluard work is $1,060.
The median Paul Eluard print sells for $1,389 across 18 lots.
The median Paul Eluard photograph sells for $4,714 across 3 lots.
The median Paul Eluard work on paper sells for $6,144 across 1 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 | 25 | $1,389† | $22,000 | 72% | 2026-04-01 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $6,144† | $6,144† | 33.3% | 2005-03-03 |
| Photography | 4 | $4,714‡ | $6,185 | 75% | 2026-04-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $6,756–$11,194 | $7,375 | $22,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $22,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $11,194 |
| Photography | 2007 | $6,185 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $6,144† |
| Photography | 2000 | $4,714 |
† 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 Eluard worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Eluard work is $1,060. The median Paul Eluard print sells for $1,389 across 18 lots. The median Paul Eluard photograph sells for $4,714 across 3 lots. The median Paul Eluard work on paper sells for $6,144 across 1 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 Eluard print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Eluard print is $1,389. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Eluard's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Eluard print is $22,000.
What is Paul Eluard's auction record?
Paul Eluard's auction record is $22,000, set in 2007.
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