> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pavlos · updated 2026-11-03

# Pavlos (1930–2019)

## What is Pavlos’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Pavlos at 19 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,544 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,482–$23,889, n=21). The auction record is $157,766 for FORET (2008, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORET, 1971 | Signé et daté " | $157,766 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | Hommage au Pop Art, Ommage à R. Lichtenstein, 2011 | Cut paper construction on panel, plexiglas box | $99,479 | Tajan | Jul 2014 |
| 3 | Hommage à Tom Wesselmann, 2005 | Signé deux fois | $78,709 | Artcurial | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Boldug bleu foncé | Inclusion de ruban dans une boîte en plexiglas | $76,047 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Affiches massicotées, 1962 | Cut paper on canvas, in a plexiglas box | $69,563 | Tajan | Dec 2016 |
| 6 | Sans Titre (Arbre) | Paper construction in a plexiglas box with a marble base | $59,694 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Three Trees | Paper and mixed media on board | $59,329 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1930 | Cut posters on canvas, in plexiglass box | $54,138 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | CRAVATES, 1970 | Signé et daté " | $53,168 | Artcurial | Oct 2008 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champs, 1983 | Poster paper on wood | $74,488 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $24,878 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $18,291 |
| Other | 40 | $15,108 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $8,366 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $35,101 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $10,969 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $6,890 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pavlos is a Greek artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $13,571. 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 Pavlos sold in 2026 for $19,687, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Pavlos work worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pavlos work is $13,571.

The median Pavlos print sells for $2,628 across 16 lots.

The median Pavlos work on paper sells for $5,375 across 8 lots.

The median Pavlos sculpture sells for $17,921 across 7 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 | 18 | $2,628† | $74,488 | 88.9% | 2026-07-02 |
| Paintings | 4 | $21,541 | $37,487 | — | 2025-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $5,375† | $29,842† | 57.1% | 2026-03-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $17,921† | $59,694 | 87.5% | 2026-05-12 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $77,378 | $157,766 | — | 2023-11-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Pavlos's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $2,628 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $21,541, record $37,487. A typical Pavlos painting sells for around 8.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $77,378.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $768–$22,943† | $2,833† | $23,889 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $74,488 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $59,694 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $37,487 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $30,961 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $29,842† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $24,671† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $24,256 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $8,051 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Pavlos worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pavlos work is $13,571. The median Pavlos print sells for $2,628 across 16 lots. The median Pavlos work on paper sells for $5,375 across 8 lots. The median Pavlos sculpture sells for $17,921 across 7 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 Pavlos print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pavlos print is $2,628. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Pavlos's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pavlos print is $74,488.

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

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pavlos work on paper is $5,375. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Pavlos's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pavlos work on paper is $29,842. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,842 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Pavlos's auction record?

Pavlos's auction record is $157,766, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Pavlos auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pavlos (updated 2026-11-03).

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.