Pierre Chareau (1883–1950)
What is Pierre Chareau’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 384 auction results for Pierre Chareau at 24 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $76,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $25,166–$139,700, n=33). The auction record is $2,172,500 for A 'Religieuse' floor lamp, model SN31 (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A 'Religieuse' floor lamp, model SN31, circa 1923 | Patinated metal, alabaster | $2,172,500 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Bureau 'MB 624', vers 1929 | Walnut and patinated wrought iron | $938,835 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Bureau 'MB 744', 1883 | Patinated wrought iron, Brazilian rosewood | $914,316 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Desk, 1927 | Walnut | $865,516 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | mod. SN 31 dit "Grande religieuse", 1928 | Piètement en acajou sculpté, diffuseur en plaques d'albâtre montées sur métal | $797,954 | Artcurial | Feb 2017 |
| 6 | Miroir éclairant 'MG 311', circa 1929 | Ivory | $744,593 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | MF 219, 1883 | Brazilian rosewood and velvet ; adjustable backrest | $716,844 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Table 'SN 9', 1883 | Wrought iron | $689,095 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Bibliothèque 'MU 1030', 1883 | Ivory | $649,768 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Table-bibliothèque ‘MB 960’, vers 1930 | Cartridge brass | $609,009 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 331 | $48,910 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 60 | $147,743 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 170 | $49,595 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 97 | $27,720 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 384 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Pierre Chareau is a French artist with 431 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $48,020. 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 Chareau sold in 2026 for $73,439, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 384 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Chareau work is $48,020.
The median Pierre Chareau sculpture sells for $77,844 across 56 lots.
The median Pierre Chareau work on paper sells for $134,546 across 2 lots.
The median Pierre Chareau photograph sells for $56,700 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Chareau sculptures typically sell for $22,029–$94,119 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Chareau sculptures typically sell for $30,464–$189,000 (the middle half of 21 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 | 1 | $116 | $116 | — | 2008-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $134,546 | $269,000 | — | 2014-12-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 56 | $77,844‡ | $2.2M | — | 2026-03-31 |
| Photography | 1 | $56,700 | $56,700 | — | 2021-04-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 98 | $228,426†‡ | $2.2M | — | 2026-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $22,029–$94,119‡ | $54,527‡ | $163,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $30,464–$189,000 | $76,200 | $744,593 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $226,960–$782,042 | $578,100 | $2.2M |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $938,835 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $269,000 |
| Photography | 2021 | $56,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $116 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $93 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pierre Chareau worth?
Across 384 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Chareau work is $48,020. The median Pierre Chareau sculpture sells for $77,844 across 56 lots. The median Pierre Chareau work on paper sells for $134,546 across 2 lots. The median Pierre Chareau photograph sells for $56,700 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Chareau sculptures typically sell for $22,029–$94,119 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Chareau sculptures typically sell for $30,464–$189,000 (the middle half of 21 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 Pierre Chareau sculpture?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Chareau sculpture is $77,844. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Pierre Chareau's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Chareau sculpture is $2,172,500.
What is the average price of a small Pierre Chareau sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Chareau sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $54,527, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Pierre Chareau sculpture?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Chareau sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $76,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Pierre Chareau's auction record?
Pierre Chareau's auction record is $2,172,500, set in 2018.
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