Paul Guiragossian (1926–1993)
What is Paul Guiragossian’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 165 auction results for Paul Guiragossian at 15 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $42,152 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,572–$83,821, n=14). The auction record is $337,628 for L'Exode (The Exodus) (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Exode (The Exodus), circa 1960s | Oil on canvas | $337,628 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | The March to Deir-Zor (La Grande Marche), 1986 | Oil paint | $288,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Souk, 1990 | Oil paint | $245,000 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 4 | Claire Obscure, 1987 | Oil paint | $242,500 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| 5 | La famille, 1991 | Oil paint | $242,500 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 6 | Paul Guiragossian (Lebanese, 1926-1993), 1987 | Oil on canvas | $225,704 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 7 | Celebrations, 1927 | Oil paint | $217,000 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 8 | La Lecture (The Reading), 1973 | Oil paint | $185,365 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Automne (Autumn), 1989 | Oil paint | $182,941 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Madonna and Child | Oil on canvas | $170,223 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 94 | $74,113 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $10,040 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $115,062 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 84 | $59,024 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,062 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 165 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Guiragossian is a Lebanese artist with 200 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $50,000. 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 Guiragossian sold in 2026 for $486,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Guiragossian work is $50,000.
The median Paul Guiragossian painting sells for $74,500 across 114 lots.
The median Paul Guiragossian work on paper sells for $15,000 across 18 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Guiragossian paintings typically sell for $44,035–$100,297 (the middle half of 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 124 | $74,500†‡ | $486,400 | 91.9% | 2026-11-01 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $15,000‡ | $62,500 | 90% | 2026-07-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 35 | $146,748 | $486,400 | — | 2026-11-01 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 88 | $44,035–$100,297†‡ | $66,342†‡ | $337,628 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $104,500–$244,375 | $199,970 | $486,400 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $10,020–$23,438 | $20,419 | $62,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $486,400 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $337,628 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $62,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $31,131 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Guiragossian worth?
Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Guiragossian work is $50,000. The median Paul Guiragossian painting sells for $74,500 across 114 lots. The median Paul Guiragossian work on paper sells for $15,000 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Guiragossian paintings typically sell for $44,035–$100,297 (the middle half of 88 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 Guiragossian painting?
Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Guiragossian painting is $74,500. 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 Guiragossian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Guiragossian painting is $486,400.
What is the average price of a Paul Guiragossian work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Guiragossian work on paper is $15,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Guiragossian's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Guiragossian work on paper is $62,500.
What is the average price of a medium Paul Guiragossian painting?
Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Guiragossian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $66,342, 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 large Paul Guiragossian painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paul Guiragossian painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $199,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Paul Guiragossian's auction record?
Paul Guiragossian's auction record is $337,628, set in 2014.
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