Paul Valéry (1871–1945)
Paul Valéry is a French artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $329. 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 Valéry sold in 2026 for $383, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Valéry on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Valéry work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Valéry work is $329.
The median Paul Valéry print sells for $191 across 6 lots.
The median Paul Valéry work on paper sells for $1,317 across 5 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 | 12 | $191 | $959 | 50% | 2026-04-01 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,317† | $65,845 | — | 2023-01-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $65,845 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,319 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $959 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $933 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Valéry worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Valéry work is $329. The median Paul Valéry print sells for $191 across 6 lots. The median Paul Valéry work on paper sells for $1,317 across 5 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 Valéry print?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Valéry print is $191.
What is Paul Valéry's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Valéry print is $959.
What is Paul Valéry's auction record?
Paul Valéry's auction record is $7,731, set in 2007.
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