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# Pierre Chareau (1883–1950)

## What is Pierre Chareau’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 331 | $48,910 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Pierre Chareau work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Pierre Chareau work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Pierre Chareau auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-chareau (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.