> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philippe-cognee · updated 2026-11-02

# Philippe Cognée (b. 1957)

## What is Philippe Cognée’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 120 auction results for Philippe Cognée at 16 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,582 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,296–$18,420, n=12). The auction record is $1,513,199 for Savane (2026, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savane, 2018 | Wax painting on canvas mounted on wood | $1,513,199 | Artcurial | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Vanité No. 6, 2006 | Encaustique sur toile montée sur bois; diptyque | $43,358 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | SUPERMARCHE LECLERC, 2000 | Encaustique sur toile marouflée sur panneau | $34,886 | Artcurial | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Champ de colza vu du train, 2014 | Painting | $30,899 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1999-2000 | Encaustique sur toile marouflée sur panneau; Encaustic paint on canvas mounted on panel | $28,430 | Tajan | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Champs Aléatoires No. 16, 2010 | Encaustique sur toile montée sur panneau | $28,385 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | New Orleans, 2005 | Encaustique sur toile montée sur panneau | $27,459 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 8 | Maison Indienne, 2011 | Encaustique sur toile montée sur panneau | $27,057 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Sur la route de Pondicherry | Paint wax on canvas mounted on panel | $25,540 | Sotheby's | Dec 2018 |
| 10 | Grande Surface Electromenager, 1997 | Encaustique sur toile marouflée panneau | $23,722 | Artcurial | Dec 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $11,984 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $2,974 |
| Other | 19 | $2,211 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,924 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $12,186 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $8,969 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,699 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 120 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philippe Cognée is a French artist with 136 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $5,075. 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 Philippe Cognée sold in 2026 for $18,041, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philippe Cognée work worth?

Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Cognée work is $5,075.

The median Philippe Cognée painting sells for $10,444 across 74 lots.

The median Philippe Cognée work on paper sells for $1,924 across 11 lots.

The median Philippe Cognée sculpture sells for $3,208 across 6 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Philippe Cognée paintings typically sell for $4,737–$20,483 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Philippe Cognée paintings typically sell for $5,759–$12,702 (the middle half of 25 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 | 5 | $679† | $5,650 | — | 2025-11-22 |
| Paintings | 82 | $10,444†‡ | $1.5M | 90.2% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,924† | $3,717 | 84.6% | 2026-02-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $3,208 | $6,020 | — | 2023-10-10 |
| Photography | 2 | $994 | $1,035 | — | 2025-04-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $32,892 | $1.5M | — | 2026-06-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Philippe Cognée's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $679. Paintings (82 lots) median $10,444, record $1,513,199. A typical Philippe Cognée painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $32,892.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,075–$3,183† | $1,329† | $6,344 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $5,759–$12,702†‡ | $9,073†‡ | $27,459 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $4,737–$20,483† | $12,186† | $1.5M |

† 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) | 6 | $1,347–$2,335† | $1,699† | $2,561 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $43,358 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $6,020 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $5,650 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $4,965 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,717 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,519 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,035 |

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 Philippe Cognée worth?

Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Cognée work is $5,075. The median Philippe Cognée painting sells for $10,444 across 74 lots. The median Philippe Cognée work on paper sells for $1,924 across 11 lots. The median Philippe Cognée sculpture sells for $3,208 across 6 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Philippe Cognée paintings typically sell for $4,737–$20,483 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Philippe Cognée paintings typically sell for $5,759–$12,702 (the middle half of 25 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 Philippe Cognée painting?

Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philippe Cognée painting is $10,444. 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 Philippe Cognée's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philippe Cognée painting is $1,513,199.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philippe Cognée work on paper is $1,924. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Philippe Cognée's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philippe Cognée work on paper is $3,717.

### What is the average price of a large Philippe Cognée painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Philippe Cognée painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,186, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Philippe Cognée painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philippe Cognée painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,073, 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 Philippe Cognée's auction record?

Philippe Cognée's auction record is $1,513,199, set in 2026.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Philippe Cognée auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philippe-cognee (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.