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# Pierre Guariche (1926–1995)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 390 auction results for Pierre Guariche at 41 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,719 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,826–$13,331, n=75). The auction record is $81,900 for Vallée Blanche (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallée Blanche, 1926 | Stainless steel | $81,900 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Prefacto lounge chairs, 1950 | Enamel | $45,000 | Wright | Dec 2014 |
| 3 | DEUX FAUTEUILS "PREFACTO" MONSIEUR ET MADAME, circa 1950 | Structure tubulaire métallique laquée noir, dossier légèrement incliné à oreilles, accotoirs détachés à manchette en bois verni, coussins d'assise et du dossier en mousse recouverts de coton vert pâle | $41,997 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | Modèle G23, 1926 | Modèle G23 | $38,819 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Lampadaire à double balancier modèle G23, 1926 | Métal laqué et laiton | $36,746 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Paire de fauteuils, 1926 | Cherrywood and painted metal ; fabric upholstered cushions | $36,675 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Lampadaire à double balancier 'G 23', 1926 | Aluminium peint, métal peint et laiton doré / | $34,190 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 8 | Lampadaire à double balancier 'G 23', 1926 | Aluminium et acier peint, laiton / | $33,182 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Balancier, circa 1953 | Lacquered metal, polished brass | $32,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Paire d'appliques modèle G1, 1926 | Métal laqué et laiton | $30,196 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 305 | $5,265 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 111 | $9,221 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 149 | $2,830 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,440 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 390 results from 41 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pierre Guariche is a French artist with 567 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,510. 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 Guariche sold in 2026 for $18,826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 Pierre Guariche works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Pierre Guariche work worth?

Across 380 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Guariche work is $4,510.

The median Pierre Guariche sculpture sells for $10,040 across 40 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Pierre Guariche sculptures typically sell for $8,697–$21,250 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 45 | $10,040 | $81,900 | 88.9% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $30,098 | $81,900 | — | 2026-07-02 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $4,061–$10,998 | $7,500 | $19,071 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $8,697–$21,250 | $14,165 | $81,900 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $81,900 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $30,000 |

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 Guariche worth?

Across 380 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Guariche work is $4,510. The median Pierre Guariche sculpture sells for $10,040 across 40 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Pierre Guariche sculptures typically sell for $8,697–$21,250 (the middle half of 24 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 Guariche sculpture?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Guariche sculpture is $10,040.

### What is Pierre Guariche's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Guariche sculpture is $81,900.

### What is the average price of a large Pierre Guariche sculpture?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Pierre Guariche sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $14,165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Pierre Guariche sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Guariche sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Pierre Guariche's auction record?

Pierre Guariche's auction record is $81,900, set in 2023.

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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 Guariche auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-guariche (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.