Paul (1941–1997)
Paul is a French artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $881. 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 is recorded as sold in 2024 for $2,400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
1 Paul work is coming to auction (as of 2026-11-03). Follow Paul free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
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View Paul on OpeningBid →What is a Paul work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul work is $881.
The median Paul painting sells for $878 across 15 lots.
The median Paul work on paper sells for $575 across 9 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 | 23 | $878†‡ | $4,575 | 65.2% | 2025-07-06 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $575†‡ | $1,442 | 60% | 2026-10-22 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $600–$1,015†‡ | $875†‡ | $2,280 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $112–$2,868† | $2,250† | $4,575 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $480–$925†‡ | $650†‡ | $1,442 |
† 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 | 2012 | $4,575 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2,868 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,442 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $950‡ |
‡ 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 worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul work is $881. The median Paul painting sells for $878 across 15 lots. The median Paul work on paper sells for $575 across 9 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 painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul painting is $878. 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's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul painting is $4,575.
What is the average price of a Paul work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul work on paper is $575. 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's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul work on paper is $1,442.
What is Paul's auction record?
Paul's auction record is $4,575, set in 2012.
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