Paul Signac (1863–1935)
Paul Signac is a French artist with 181 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $14,431. 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 Signac sold in 2026 for $77,345, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Signac on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Signac work worth?
Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Signac work is $14,431.
The median Paul Signac work on paper sells for $17,900 across 78 lots.
The median Paul Signac print sells for $2,990 across 35 lots.
The median Paul Signac painting sells for $124,644 across 19 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Signac work on papers typically sell for $9,694–$36,012 (the middle half of 73 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Signac prints typically sell for $653–$6,875 (the middle half of 26 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 | 56 | $2,990†‡ | $28,499 | 62.5% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 20 | $124,644‡ | $3.6M | 95% | 2020-06-29 |
| Works on Paper | 80 | $17,900†‡ | $142,138 | 97.5% | 2026-04-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $94‡ | $94‡ | — | 2026-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $150,885 | $3.6M | — | 2020-06-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Signac's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (56 lots) median $2,990 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $124,644, record $3,600,000. A typical Paul Signac painting sells for around 42× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $150,885.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $653–$6,875†‡ | $1,880†‡ | $28,499 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $18,012–$161,818‡ | $75,663‡ | $357,699 |
‡ 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) | 73 | $9,694–$36,012†‡ | $17,900†‡ | $142,138 |
† 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 | 2020 | $3.6M |
| Paintings | 1999 | $752,122 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $142,138 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $142,138 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $28,499 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $23,994 |
| Photography | 2026 | $94‡ |
‡ 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 Signac worth?
Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Signac work is $14,431. The median Paul Signac work on paper sells for $17,900 across 78 lots. The median Paul Signac print sells for $2,990 across 35 lots. The median Paul Signac painting sells for $124,644 across 19 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Signac work on papers typically sell for $9,694–$36,012 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Signac prints typically sell for $653–$6,875 (the middle half of 26 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 Signac work on paper?
Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Signac work on paper is $17,900. 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 Signac's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Signac work on paper is $142,138.
What is the average price of a Paul Signac print?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Signac print is $2,990. 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 Signac's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Signac print is $28,499.
What is the average price of a Paul Signac painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Signac painting is $124,644. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Signac's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Signac painting is $3,600,000.
What is the average price of a small Paul Signac work on paper?
Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Signac work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,900, 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 Signac print?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Signac print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,880, 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 Signac's auction record?
Paul Signac's auction record is $3,600,000, set in 2020.
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