Paul Gauguin (1848–1903)
What is Paul Gauguin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 753 auction results for Paul Gauguin at 58 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,350 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,080–$67,028, n=50). The auction record is $105,730,000 for Maternité II (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maternité II, 1848 | Oil paint | $105,730,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Te Poipoi (Le Matin) | Oil on canvas | $39,241,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | La Vague, 1848 | Oil paint | $35,187,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | Te Fare (La maison), 1892 | Oil paint | $25,248,697 | Christie's | Feb 2017 |
| 5 | Fleurs dans un vase, 1886 | Oil paint | $19,437,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 6 | Nature morte aux fruits et piments, 1848 | Oil paint | $12,361,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Jeune tahitienne | Painted tamanu wood, pasted paper, red coral and shell | $11,282,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 8 | Nature morte avec pivoines de chine et mandoline, 1885 | Oil on canvas | $10,445,700 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 9 | Le vallon, 1892 | Oil paint | $10,415,029 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 10 | Te Bourao (II), 1897 | Huile sur toile | $10,101,399 | Artcurial | Dec 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 92 | $1,480,725 |
| Works on paper | 118 | $55,700 |
| Other | 82 | $20,252 |
| Sculpture | 51 | $18,000 |
| Prints | 315 | $5,479 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 78 | $1,302,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 524 | $11,061 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 753 results from 58 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Gauguin is a French artist with 1,018 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $13,611. 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 Gauguin sold in 2026 for $2,917,907, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 742 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Gauguin work is $13,611.
The median Paul Gauguin print sells for $4,750 across 400 lots.
The median Paul Gauguin work on paper sells for $52,920 across 141 lots.
The median Paul Gauguin painting sells for $1,170,962 across 91 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Gauguin prints typically sell for $2,250–$13,706 (the middle half of 360 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Gauguin work on papers typically sell for $21,605–$122,694 (the middle half of 127 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 | 477 | $4,750†‡ | $429,655 | 83.9% | 2026-09-17 |
| Paintings | 98 | $1.2M† | $106M | 92.9% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 153 | $52,920†‡ | $8.7M | 92.2% | 2025-11-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 58 | $16,474†‡ | $1.4M | 84.5% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 170 | $485,404†‡ | $106M | — | 2026-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Gauguin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (477 lots) median $4,750 with 83.9% sell-through. Paintings (98 lots) median $1,170,962, record $105,730,000. A typical Paul Gauguin painting sells for around 247× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 170 lots) the median is $485,404.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 360 | $2,250–$13,706†‡ | $5,000†‡ | $429,655 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $496–$7,926†‡ | $2,007†‡ | $44,650 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $163,550–$779,375† | $318,359† | $6.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $904,522–$4.5M | $2.6M | $106M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 127 | $21,605–$122,694†‡ | $50,000†‡ | $8.7M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $245,700–$679,500 | $271,583 | $1.8M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $6,957–$27,870†‡ | $16,474†‡ | $1.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $32,397–$67,531 | $52,396 | $84,648 |
† 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 | 2022 | $106M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $35.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $8.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $1.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $429,655 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $422,687 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $269,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Gauguin worth?
Across 742 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Gauguin work is $13,611. The median Paul Gauguin print sells for $4,750 across 400 lots. The median Paul Gauguin work on paper sells for $52,920 across 141 lots. The median Paul Gauguin painting sells for $1,170,962 across 91 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Gauguin prints typically sell for $2,250–$13,706 (the middle half of 360 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Gauguin work on papers typically sell for $21,605–$122,694 (the middle half of 127 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 Gauguin print?
Based on 400 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Gauguin print is $4,750. 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 Gauguin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Gauguin print is $429,655.
What is the average price of a Paul Gauguin work on paper?
Based on 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Gauguin work on paper is $52,920. 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 Gauguin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Gauguin work on paper is $8,667,434.
What is the average price of a Paul Gauguin painting?
Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Gauguin painting is $1,170,962. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Gauguin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Gauguin painting is $105,730,000.
What is the average price of a small Paul Gauguin print?
Based on 360 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Gauguin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,000, 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 small Paul Gauguin work on paper?
Based on 127 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Gauguin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $50,000, 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 Gauguin's auction record?
Paul Gauguin's auction record is $105,730,000, set in 2022.
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