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# Paule Vézelay (1893–1984)

## What is Paule Vézelay’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Paule Vézelay at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,528 including buyer’s premium (middle half $875–$11,922, n=6). The auction record is $39,604 for men in a cafe (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | men in a cafe | Oil on canvas | $39,604 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 2 | Five Forms: Orange, Brown, Red and Grey on White, 1959 | Pastel on paper | $28,893 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Construction No. 43, Four Silhouettes, 1892 | Oil paint | $25,505 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | Composition Objets et Soleil, 1892 | Painting | $25,330 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Lines in Space No. 42 (One White Plastic and One Copper Line in Space on White), 1964 | Copper and plastic coated wire and painted wood relief box construction | $17,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Lines in Space No. 24 (Red, White and Blue Plastic Curved Lines Against Red Background), 1953 | Plastic coated wire, wool and painted wood box construction | $16,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | LINES IN SPACE NO.6 - ANGLES AGAINST BLACK, 1942, 1942 | <p>signed and dated in ink (to label on reverse), painted canvas and string construction in artist's frame </p> | $14,890 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2025 |
| 8 | Lines in Space No. 11 (Sept Angles sur Fond Noir), 1950 | Pencil on the stretcher bar | $13,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | Ten Forms, White, Grey and Brown, 1952 | Collage on paper | $9,721 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Grey Forms on Grey, 1935 | Oil on canvas | $9,504 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $12,197 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $2,436 |
| Other | 11 | $2,109 |
| Prints | 6 | $503 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $8,156 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $2,281 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paule Vézelay is a British (modern) artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,167. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paule Vézelay is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,883; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paule Vézelay work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paule Vézelay work is $2,167.

The median Paule Vézelay work on paper sells for $2,406 across 21 lots.

The median Paule Vézelay print sells for $503 across 8 lots.

The median Paule Vézelay painting sells for $17,417 across 6 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $503‡ | $2,038 | 88.9% | 2025-07-02 |
| Paintings | 7 | $17,417‡ | $39,604 | 85.7% | 2023-09-20 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $2,406‡ | $28,893 | — | 2025-10-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $17,500 | $17,500 | — | 2021-09-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Paule Vézelay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $503 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $17,417, record $39,604. A typical Paule Vézelay painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,343–$3,009‡ | $2,125‡ | $14,890 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,406–$9,721‡ | $6,591‡ | $28,893 |

‡ 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 | 2010 | $39,604 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $28,893 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $25,505 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $17,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $14,890 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,038 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $865 |

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 Paule Vézelay worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paule Vézelay work is $2,167. The median Paule Vézelay work on paper sells for $2,406 across 21 lots. The median Paule Vézelay print sells for $503 across 8 lots. The median Paule Vézelay painting sells for $17,417 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Paule Vézelay work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paule Vézelay work on paper is $2,406. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paule Vézelay's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paule Vézelay work on paper is $28,893.

### What is the average price of a small Paule Vézelay work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paule Vézelay work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paule Vézelay's auction record?

Paule Vézelay's auction record is $39,604, set in 2010.

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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, “Paule Vézelay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paule-vezelay (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.