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# Paul Signac (1863–1935)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,099 auction results for Paul Signac at 57 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $34,362 including buyer’s premium (middle half $19,205–$60,656, n=126). The auction record is $39,320,000 for Concarneau, calme du matin (Opus no. 219, larghetto) (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concarneau, calme du matin (Opus no. 219, larghetto), 1891 | Oil paint | $39,320,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Cassis. Cap Canaille, 1863 | Oil paint | $14,041,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | La Corne d'Or, Constantinople, 1907 | Oil paint | $13,863,660 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 4 | Portrieux. La Comtesse (Opus no. 191), 1863 | Oil paint | $13,812,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | Arrière du Tub, 1888 | Oil paint | $11,688,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 6 | Calanque des Canoubiers (Pointe de Bamer), Saint-Tropez, 1896 | Oil paint | $10,144,414 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Antibes. La Pointe de Bacon, 1917 | Oil on canvas | $9,950,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Saint-Tropez. Le rayon vert, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $9,854,615 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | La Corne d'Or, les minarets, 1907 | Oil paint | $9,774,275 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 10 | Constantinople (Corne d'Or), 1909 | Oil paint | $9,584,760 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 166 | $904,705 |
| Works on paper | 428 | $27,285 |
| Other | 193 | $20,898 |
| Prints | 177 | $3,807 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 121 | $1,520,793 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 748 | $21,505 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $646 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,099 results from 57 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Signac is a French artist with 1,319 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $22,408. 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 $46,896, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**12 Paul Signac works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Paul Signac work worth?

Across 1,090 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Signac work is $22,408.

The median Paul Signac work on paper sells for $23,916 across 621 lots.

The median Paul Signac print sells for $2,470 across 209 lots.

The median Paul Signac painting sells for $494,500 across 197 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Signac work on papers typically sell for $12,475–$38,937 (the middle half of 568 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Signac prints typically sell for $760–$8,167 (the middle half of 165 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 | 248 | $2,470†‡ | $83,295 | 84.3% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 203 | $494,500†‡ | $39.3M | 97% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 675 | $23,916†‡ | $413,000 | 92% | 2026-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 160 | $1.3M†‡ | $39.3M | — | 2026-10-16 |

† 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 (248 lots) median $2,470 with 84.3% sell-through. Paintings (203 lots) median $494,500, record $39,320,000. A typical Paul Signac painting sells for around 200× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 160 lots) the median is $1,297,129.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 165 | $760–$8,167†‡ | $3,269†‡ | $83,295 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,258–$4,788 | $3,243 | $12,143 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $333–$646† | $500† | $1,066 |

† 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) | 93 | $23,752–$129,205† | $45,164† | $4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 94 | $1.2M–$5.2M†‡ | $2.8M†‡ | $39.3M |

† 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) | 568 | $12,475–$38,937†‡ | $23,908†‡ | $245,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $55,814–$117,747‡ | $92,539‡ | $413,000 |

† 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 | 2022 | $39.3M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $19.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $413,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $290,044 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $83,295 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $42,593 |

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 Signac worth?

Across 1,090 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Signac work is $22,408. The median Paul Signac work on paper sells for $23,916 across 621 lots. The median Paul Signac print sells for $2,470 across 209 lots. The median Paul Signac painting sells for $494,500 across 197 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Signac work on papers typically sell for $12,475–$38,937 (the middle half of 568 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Signac prints typically sell for $760–$8,167 (the middle half of 165 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 621 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Signac work on paper is $23,916. 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 $413,000.

### What is the average price of a Paul Signac print?

Based on 209 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Signac print is $2,470. 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 $83,295.

### What is the average price of a Paul Signac painting?

Based on 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Signac painting is $494,500. 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 painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Signac painting is $39,320,000.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Signac work on paper?

Based on 568 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Signac work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $23,908, 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 165 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Signac print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,269, 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 $39,320,000, set in 2022.

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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 Signac auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-signac (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.