Pierre Cardin (1922–2020)
What is Pierre Cardin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 130 auction results for Pierre Cardin at 28 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,536 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,171–$3,056, n=19). The auction record is $49,963 for Spectaculaire bureau président (2013, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectaculaire bureau président | Brushed steel, convex mirror, thick laminate-covered top | $49,963 | Tajan | Jun 2013 |
| 2 | Set of three ceiling lights | Coloured glass, mirrored glass, painted aluminium, aluminium | $16,372 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 3 | Four CAR 70 wall lights, 1970 | Aluminum | $11,989 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Otto sedie, circa 1970 | Struttura in legno e seduta in pelle | $10,293 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Paire de lampes de table, circa 1970 Métal chromé et plexiglas, 1970 | Métal chromé et plexiglas | $9,532 | Digard | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Table lamp, 1968-1970 | Coloured glass, chromium-plated metal, chromium-plated tubular metal | $9,083 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | Suite de quatre appliques circulaires Space Age | Yellow tinted glass and white lacquered metal lined with a mirror disc | $8,836 | Tajan | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | lounge chairs, 1970 | Stainless steel | $7,500 | Wright | Sep 2013 |
| 9 | collection of fifteen watches from the Espace Watch Line, 1971 | Watches | $6,875 | Wright | Apr 2015 |
| 10 | PIERRE CARDIN (NÉ EN 1922) Table de salle à manger circulaire, piétement à structure en fonte laquée anthracite, base circulaire bor... | Mechanist lacquered cast iron and brass dining table, large oval glass top | $6,732 | Tajan | Nov 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 101 | $1,140 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,588 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $1,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $625 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 130 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Pierre Cardin is a French artist with 236 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,039. 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 Pierre Cardin is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,363; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Cardin work is $1,039.
The median Pierre Cardin sculpture sells for $1,235 across 17 lots.
The median Pierre Cardin painting sells for $1,138 across 4 lots.
The median Pierre Cardin print sells for $338 across 2 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 | 2 | $338† | $350† | — | 2021-02-26 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,138 | $2,500 | 80% | 2015-07-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $60 | $60 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $1,235 | $16,372 | 73.9% | 2025-10-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $10,293 | $49,963 | — | 2026-02-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Pierre Cardin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $338. Paintings (5 lots) median $1,138, record $2,500. A typical Pierre Cardin painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $10,293.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $598–$964 | $875 | $11,989 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,882–$7,054 | $4,770 | $16,372 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $16,372 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $11,989 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $2,500 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $1,652 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $350† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $325† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $60 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pierre Cardin worth?
Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Cardin work is $1,039. The median Pierre Cardin sculpture sells for $1,235 across 17 lots. The median Pierre Cardin painting sells for $1,138 across 4 lots. The median Pierre Cardin print sells for $338 across 2 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 Pierre Cardin sculpture?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Cardin sculpture is $1,235.
What is Pierre Cardin's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Cardin sculpture is $16,372.
What is Pierre Cardin's auction record?
Pierre Cardin's auction record is $49,963, set in 2013.
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