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# Paul Kiss (1885–1962)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Paul Kiss at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,152 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,003–$7,284, n=5). The auction record is $62,500 for A pair of gates (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A pair of gates, circa 1925 | Painted wrought-iron | $62,500 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 2 | A rare easel | Wrought iron | $32,175 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 3 | An unusual Art Deco pedestal | Iron, marble | $14,657 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 4 | PAUL KISS (1885-1962)Table de milieu, structure en fer forgé martelé à patine noire, piétement latéral formant arcatures, entretoise... | Black patinated wrought iron structure, limestone top | $10,050 | Tajan | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | Encadrement de miroir en bronze à patine vert antique figurant une baigneuse au drap et des chutes de fleurs | Bronze with antique green patina | $9,267 | Tessier & Sarrou | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | A WROUGHT-IRON AND MARBLE END TABLE | Wrought-iron and marble | $7,381 | Christie's | Jun 1999 |
| 7 | Important lampadaire en fer forgé patiné à huit bras de lumière | Patinated wrought iron with alabaster bulb covers | $7,284 | Alexandre Landre | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | PAUL KISS (1885-1962) & MULLER FRÈRES Lampadaire en fer forgé martelé, base animée de volutes guillochées, fût formé de trois lames ... | Hammered wrought iron, satiny frosted glass | $4,760 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | PAUL KISS (1895-1962) Guéridon circulaire en fer forgé martelé, à structure ajourée de motifs fleuris stylisés, quatre montants se t... | Marble | $4,320 | Tajan | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Pair of Sconces, circa 1925 | Patinated wrought iron, acid-etched glass | $3,302 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $5,850 |
| Other | 11 | $3,302 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $7,381 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,456 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Kiss is a French artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,103. 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 Kiss sold in 2026 for $7,284, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Kiss work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Kiss work is $4,103.

The median Paul Kiss sculpture sells for $4,320 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $4,320 | $14,657 | — | 2019-11-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $14,657 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $4,320 |

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 Kiss worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Kiss work is $4,103. The median Paul Kiss sculpture sells for $4,320 across 4 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 Paul Kiss's auction record?

Paul Kiss's auction record is $71,264, set in 2009.

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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 Kiss auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-kiss (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.