Paul Poiret (1879–1944)
What is Paul Poiret’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Paul Poiret at 12 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,940 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,022–$30,480, n=5). The auction record is $44,158 for Rare manchon du soir en soie brodée et fourrure (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare manchon du soir en soie brodée et fourrure, circa 1912 | Embroidered silk and mink | $44,158 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Console table, 1925 | Glass | $30,480 | Wright | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | A SAVONNERIE CARPET, CIRCA 1930, circa 1930 | Hand-knotted wool | $30,000 | Christie's | Dec 2012 |
| 4 | Armchair, 1920 | Lacquered wood | $25,200 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Console d'applique, 1919 | Hammered wrought iron with two serpent-shaped scroll feet supporting a rectangular Portor marble top | $24,231 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 6 | Savonnerie carpet for S.S. Île de France, 1927 | Rugs | $11,250 | Wright | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | occasional table, 1912 | Occasional table | $8,750 | Wright | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Savonnerie carpet for S.S. Île de France, 1927 | Rugs | $5,940 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | armchair, 1920 | Armchair | $5,250 | Wright | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | Art Deco Bed | Lacquered, silver-leafed and gold-leafed wood | $5,125 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jul 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $5,940 |
| Paintings | 5 | $2,064 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $17,740 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,657 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Poiret is a French artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $3,901. 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 Poiret sold in 2026 for $30,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Poiret on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Poiret work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Poiret work is $3,901.
The median Paul Poiret painting sells for $1,543 across 4 lots.
The median Paul Poiret work on paper sells for $481 across 2 lots.
The median Paul Poiret photograph sells for $3,831 across 1 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 | 4 | $1,543† | $3,585 | — | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $481‡ | $588 | — | 2020-07-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,831‡ | $3,831‡ | — | 2016-10-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $3,831‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,585 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,064 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $588 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $374‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Poiret worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Poiret work is $3,901. The median Paul Poiret painting sells for $1,543 across 4 lots. The median Paul Poiret work on paper sells for $481 across 2 lots. The median Paul Poiret photograph sells for $3,831 across 1 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 Poiret's auction record?
Paul Poiret's auction record is $44,158, set in 2025.
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