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# Paul Partos (1943–2002)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Paul Partos at 8 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,213 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,245–$5,026, n=8). The auction record is $35,673 for UNTITLED (CALENDAR PAINTING) (2009, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED (CALENDAR PAINTING), 1999 | Oil on linen | $35,673 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2009 |
| 2 | PISCES, 1994-95 | Oil on canvas | $22,426 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2014 |
| 3 | Autumn, 1943 | Oil paint | $17,925 | Christie's | Apr 2005 |
| 4 | LEO, 1994-95 | Oil on canvas | $16,100 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2015 |
| 5 | Painting, 1978, 1978 | Oil, string and pins on canvas | $13,866 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2022 |
| 6 | CALENDAR PAINTING, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $13,784 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2019 |
| 7 | SCRIPT, 1991 | Oil on linen | $13,784 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2017 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (CALENDAR PAINTING), 1986 | Oil on canvas | $13,343 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | Predicate II, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $10,045 | Menzies Art Brands | Mar 2009 |
| 10 | TAURUS, 1994 – 95 | Oil on canvas | $9,750 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $9,589 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $13,563 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,645 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Partos is an Australian artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $9,198. 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 Partos sold in 2024 for $9,618, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Partos work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Partos work is $9,198.

The median Paul Partos painting sells for $10,463 across 40 lots.

The median Paul Partos work on paper sells for $1,393 across 3 lots.

The median Paul Partos print sells for $78 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Paul Partos paintings typically sell for $10,463–$18,300 (the middle half of 27 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 | 3 | $78† | $78† | 33.3% | 2010-10-28 |
| Paintings | 45 | $10,463†‡ | $41,125 | 88.9% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,393 | $4,466 | — | 2025-07-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $35,673 | $41,125 | — | 2009-11-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Paul Partos's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $78 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $10,463, record $41,125. A typical Paul Partos painting sells for around 134× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $35,673.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,137–$5,688†‡ | $3,619†‡ | $9,560 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $10,463–$18,300†‡ | $13,784†‡ | $41,125 |

† 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 | 2002 | $41,125 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $35,673 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $4,466 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,393 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $78† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Partos worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Partos work is $9,198. The median Paul Partos painting sells for $10,463 across 40 lots. The median Paul Partos work on paper sells for $1,393 across 3 lots. The median Paul Partos print sells for $78 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Paul Partos paintings typically sell for $10,463–$18,300 (the middle half of 27 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 Partos painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Partos painting is $10,463. 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 Partos's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Partos painting is $41,125.

### What is the average price of a large Paul Partos painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paul Partos painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,784, 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 the average price of a medium Paul Partos painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Partos painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,619, 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 Partos's auction record?

Paul Partos's auction record is $41,125, set in 2002.

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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 Partos auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-partos (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.