Paul Sieffert (1874–1974)
What is Paul Sieffert’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Paul Sieffert at 28 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,298 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,142–$3,794, n=8). The auction record is $66,686 for Repos (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Repos | Huile sur toile | $66,686 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Jeune fille endormie sur une peau d'ours | Huile sur toile | $51,557 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Reclining nude viewed from the back, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $51,035 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2007 |
| 4 | Seated female nude before an oval mirror | Oil on canvas | $35,724 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2007 |
| 5 | Reclining nude | Painting | $33,396 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Nu de dos | Huile sur toile | $27,988 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 7 | Nude on a Blue Sofa, 1874 | Oil paint | $26,400 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 8 | Reclining nude viewed from the back on a grey sofa, 19th Century | Oil on canvas | $20,414 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2007 |
| 9 | reclining nude | Oil on canvas | $17,856 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 10 | Reclining nude, 1874 | Oil paint | $16,635 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $11,744 |
| Paintings | 66 | $7,365 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $9,268 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $2,386 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Sieffert is a French artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,744. 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 Sieffert sold in 2022 for $10,172, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Sieffert on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Sieffert work worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Sieffert work is $6,744.
The median Paul Sieffert painting sells for $6,329 across 70 lots.
The median Paul Sieffert sculpture sells for $10,745 across 2 lots.
The median Paul Sieffert work on paper sells for $10,080 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Sieffert paintings typically sell for $4,692–$12,021 (the middle half of 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 76 | $6,329†‡ | $51,557 | 92.1% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $10,080 | $10,080 | — | 2020-12-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $10,745 | $15,947 | — | 2024-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $51,035 | $66,686 | — | 2021-12-15 |
† 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) | 18 | $2,254–$4,037†‡ | $2,618†‡ | $14,029 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $4,692–$12,021†‡ | $9,168†‡ | $51,035 |
† 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 | 2009 | $51,557 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $51,035 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $15,947 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $10,080 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $5,544 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Sieffert worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Sieffert work is $6,744. The median Paul Sieffert painting sells for $6,329 across 70 lots. The median Paul Sieffert sculpture sells for $10,745 across 2 lots. The median Paul Sieffert work on paper sells for $10,080 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Sieffert paintings typically sell for $4,692–$12,021 (the middle half of 46 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 Sieffert painting?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Sieffert painting is $6,329. 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 Sieffert's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Sieffert painting is $51,557.
What is the average price of a medium Paul Sieffert painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Sieffert painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,168, 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 small Paul Sieffert painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Sieffert painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,618, 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 Sieffert's auction record?
Paul Sieffert's auction record is $66,686, set in 2008.
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