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# Paul Emile Pissarro (1884–1972)

Paul Emile Pissarro is a French artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,000. 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 Emile Pissarro sold in 2025 for $2,788, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Emile Pissarro work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Emile Pissarro work is $2,000.

The median Paul Emile Pissarro work on paper sells for $1,193 across 26 lots.

The median Paul Emile Pissarro painting sells for $4,406 across 19 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Emile Pissarro work on papers typically sell for $821–$1,848 (the middle half of 25 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 | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 22 | $4,406†‡ | $10,880† | 86.4% | 2025-09-27 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $1,193†‡ | $3,140 | 74.3% | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,826† | $10,880† | — | 2025-09-27 |

† 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) | 5 | $4,406–$8,193†‡ | $5,038†‡ | $10,880† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $3,215–$5,915†‡ | $4,250†‡ | $8,826† |

† 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) | 25 | $821–$1,848†‡ | $1,265†‡ | $3,140 |

† 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 | 2025 | $10,880† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $8,826† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,140 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,788 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Paul Emile Pissarro worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Emile Pissarro work is $2,000. The median Paul Emile Pissarro work on paper sells for $1,193 across 26 lots. The median Paul Emile Pissarro painting sells for $4,406 across 19 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Emile Pissarro work on papers typically sell for $821–$1,848 (the middle half of 25 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 Emile Pissarro work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Emile Pissarro work on paper is $1,193. 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 Emile Pissarro's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Emile Pissarro work on paper is $3,140.

### What is the average price of a Paul Emile Pissarro painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Emile Pissarro painting is $4,406. 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 Emile Pissarro's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Emile Pissarro painting is $10,880. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,880 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Paul Emile Pissarro work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Emile Pissarro work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,265, 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 medium Paul Emile Pissarro painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Emile Pissarro painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,250, 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 Paul Emile Pissarro's auction record?

Paul Emile Pissarro's auction record is $8,826, set in 2004. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,826 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Emile Pissarro auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-emile-pissarro-3 (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.