> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-mayen · updated 2026-11-03

# Paul Mayén (1918–2000)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Paul Mayén at 3 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $990–$3,048, n=5). The auction record is $3,328 for Table lamp (2026, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Table lamp, 1973 | Mirror-polished aluminum | $3,328 | Wright | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Monumental ceiling lamp, 1965 | Aluminum | $3,048 | Wright | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Table lamps, 1965 | Enamel | $3,000 | Wright | Feb 2022 |
| 4 | Monumental ceiling lamp | USA, c 1965 painted aluminum, acrylic | $2,400 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | floor lamp, 1955 | Fiberglass | $2,210 | Wright | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | table lamps, pair, 1950 | Stainless steel | $1,840 | Wright | Mar 2002 |
| 7 | Table lamp, 1965 | Lacquer | $1,048 | Wright | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Stools, set of six, 1970 | Leather | $990 | Wright | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | coffee table, 1960 | Marble | $953 | Wright | Jul 2014 |
| 10 | Floor lamp, 1965 | Acrylic paint | $715 | Wright | Sep 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $1,048 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,840 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $715 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Mayén is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $972. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Mayén sold in 2026 for $3,328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Mayén work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Mayén work is $972.

The median Paul Mayén painting sells for $545 across 4 lots.

The median Paul Mayén sculpture sells for $1,396 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $545 | $715 | — | 2023-05-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,396 | $3,048 | — | 2026-07-09 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $3,048 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $1,840 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $715 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $715 |

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 Mayén worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Mayén work is $972. The median Paul Mayén painting sells for $545 across 4 lots. The median Paul Mayén sculpture sells for $1,396 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Paul Mayén's auction record is $3,328, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Mayén auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-mayen (updated 2026-11-03).

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.