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# Paul Mathias Padua (1903–1981)

Paul Mathias Padua is an Austrian artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,763. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Mathias Padua sold in 2021 for $4,725, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Mathias Padua work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Mathias Padua work is $2,763.

The median Paul Mathias Padua painting sells for $3,235 across 19 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $3,235‡ | $36,280‡ | 79.2% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |

‡ 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) | 13 | $2,362–$6,983‡ | $3,007‡ | $22,000‡ |

‡ 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 | 2005 | $36,280‡ |
| Paintings | 1997 | $22,000‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Mathias Padua worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Mathias Padua work is $2,763. The median Paul Mathias Padua painting sells for $3,235 across 19 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Paul Mathias Padua painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Mathias Padua painting is $3,235. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Mathias Padua's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Mathias Padua painting is $36,280. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Mathias Padua painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Mathias Padua painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,007, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Mathias Padua's auction record?

Paul Mathias Padua's auction record is $36,280, set in 2005. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

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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.