Paul Mathieu (1872–1932)
Paul Mathieu is a Belgian artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,989. 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 Mathieu is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,809; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Mathieu on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Mathieu work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Mathieu work is $4,989.
The median Paul Mathieu painting sells for $3,537 across 11 lots.
The median Paul Mathieu sculpture sells for $17,906 across 2 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 | 13 | $3,537†‡ | $17,730 | 84.6% | 2026-05-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $17,906 | $26,250 | 50% | 2025-07-30 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† 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) | 9 | $2,955–$4,989† | $3,586† | $17,730 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $26,250 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $17,730 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $13,888† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $9,562 |
† 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 Mathieu worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Mathieu work is $4,989. The median Paul Mathieu painting sells for $3,537 across 11 lots. The median Paul Mathieu sculpture sells for $17,906 across 2 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 Mathieu painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Mathieu painting is $3,537. 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 Mathieu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Mathieu painting is $17,730.
What is Paul Mathieu's auction record?
Paul Mathieu's auction record is $26,250, set in 2010.
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