> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-ibou · updated 2026-11-02

# Paul Ibou (1939–2023)

## What is Paul Ibou’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Paul Ibou at 3 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $743 including buyer’s premium (middle half $232–$839, n=5). The auction record is $2,193 for Studie Quadri-structures (2024, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Studie Quadri-structures, 1980 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,193 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Composition, 2015 | Oil on canvas | $839 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Quadri-structure (sixteen originals into one), 1976 | Oil on canvas | $743 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | PAUL IBOU (1939-2023) | Acrylic on canvas | $553 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | PAUL IBOU (1939-2023) | Assemblage (chopping board, aluminium plates, pieces of wood, light bulbs) | $493 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Oren, zien en zwijgen, 2001 | Assemblage (polyester owls and wooden coffin) | $423 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | PAUL IBOU (1939-2023) | Assemblage (wood, metal and feathers). Drawn in marker. Attached: Photograph, drawn | $415 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled, 2006 | Assemblage (metal and wood) | $415 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | PAUL IBOU (1939-2023) | Assemblage (aluminium, plastic, wood) | $362 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | PAUL IBOU (1939-2023) | Acrylic on canvas, collage | $304 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $429 |
| Other | 11 | $249 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $304 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Ibou is an artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $277. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Ibou sold in 2025 for $839, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Ibou work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Ibou work is $277.

The median Paul Ibou painting sells for $429 across 8 lots.

The median Paul Ibou photograph sells for $415 across 1 lots.

The median Paul Ibou work on paper sells for $229 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $83 | $83 | — | 2024-04-17 |
| Paintings | 8 | $429 | $2,193 | — | 2025-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $229 | $277 | — | 2026-08-27 |
| Photography | 3 | $415 | $415 | 33.3% | 2024-04-17 |

Paul Ibou's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $83. Paintings (8 lots) median $429, record $2,193. A typical Paul Ibou painting sells for around 5.2× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $304–$839 | $553 | $2,193 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,193 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $839 |
| Photography | 2024 | $415 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $277 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $182 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $83 |

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 Ibou worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Ibou work is $277. The median Paul Ibou painting sells for $429 across 8 lots. The median Paul Ibou photograph sells for $415 across 1 lots. The median Paul Ibou work on paper sells for $229 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Ibou's auction record?

Paul Ibou's auction record is $2,193, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Ibou auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-ibou (updated 2026-11-02).

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.