Paul Insect (b. 1971)
What is Paul Insect’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for Paul Insect at 18 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $381 including buyer’s premium (middle half $265–$519, n=8). The auction record is $49,964 for Unicorn (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unicorn | Acrylic on canvas | $49,964 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Elvis | Acrylic and screenprint on canvas | $27,331 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | Bullion | Gold-plated brass bar | $12,746 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Eyes (diptych), 2019 | Acrylic paint | $5,040 | Rago Arts | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Icon 8, 2008 | Wooden panel | $3,419 | Chiswick Auctions | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Burning Man 2012, 2012 | Screenprint on canvas Signed | $2,656 | Chiswick Auctions | Aug 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clockwork Britain Neon Special orange, 2012 | Technique mixte sur toile | $6,065 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2019 |
| 2 | CLOCKWORK BRITAIN NEON SPECIAL ORANGE, 2012 | Technique mixte sur toile | $4,464 | Artcurial | Feb 2015 |
| 3 | The Reflection (Blue), 2021 | Screenprint in colors | $2,772 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | POW logo print skull, 2006 | Screenprint | $2,173 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $1,250 |
| Prints | 54 | $369 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $556 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 57 | $381 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Insect is a British artist with 233 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $381. 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 Insect sold in 2025 for $482, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Insect on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Insect work worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Insect work is $381.
The median Paul Insect print sells for $331 across 77 lots.
The median Paul Insect sculpture sells for $308 across 3 lots.
The median Paul Insect painting sells for $4,128 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Insect prints typically sell for $252–$564 (the middle half of 71 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 | 91 | $331†‡ | $2,772 | 84.6% | 2026-05-06 |
| Paintings | 2 | $4,128† | $5,040 | — | 2024-04-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $308‡ | $1,008 | — | 2025-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $12,746 | $49,964 | — | 2024-04-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Insect's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (91 lots) median $331 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $4,128, record $5,040. A typical Paul Insect painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $12,746.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $80–$457‡ | $345‡ | $630 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 71 | $252–$564†‡ | $331†‡ | $2,772 |
† 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 | 2024 | $5,040 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,217† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,772 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,656 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,008 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $308 |
† 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 Insect worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Insect work is $381. The median Paul Insect print sells for $331 across 77 lots. The median Paul Insect sculpture sells for $308 across 3 lots. The median Paul Insect painting sells for $4,128 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Insect prints typically sell for $252–$564 (the middle half of 71 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 Insect print?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Insect print is $331. 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 Insect's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Insect print is $2,772.
What is the average price of a medium Paul Insect print?
Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Insect print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $331, 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 Insect's auction record?
Paul Insect's auction record is $49,964, set in 2007.
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