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# Pierre Klossowski (1905–2001)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Pierre Klossowski at 12 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,347 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,174–$22,705, n=13). The auction record is $394,508 for Le maniaque commence (2022, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le maniaque commence, 1978 | Crayons de couleur sur papier | $394,508 | Artcurial | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | DANS LE PARC 1, 1977 | Crayons de couleur sur papier marouflé sur toile | $341,373 | Artcurial | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | LUCRECE ET TARQUIN, 1976 | Crayons de couleur sur papier | $277,425 | Artcurial | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | DIANE ET ACTEON II, 1957 | Mine de plomb sur papier | $199,052 | Artcurial | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | LA POSSESSION INVISIBLE, 1973-1974 | Crayons de couleur sur papier | $184,033 | Artcurial | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | VITTORIO OFFRANT ROBERTE A SON NEVEU, 1979 | Crayons de couleur sur papier | $176,935 | Artcurial | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | GULLIVER MARCHANDANT ROBERTE, 1988 | Crayons de couleur sur papier | $132,701 | Artcurial | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | SADE ECOUTANT SA JULIETTE LUI LIRE "LES PROSPERITES DU VICE", 1972 | Mine de plomb et crayon de couleur sur papier | $125,329 | Artcurial | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Gulliver dénonçant le faux sommeil de Roberte, 1980 | Crayons de couleur sur papier | $110,165 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Nu à l'escargot, 1954 | Graphite | $95,857 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 28 | $54,740 |
| Other | 23 | $26,782 |
| Prints | 8 | $497 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $54,362 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $8,903 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $2,687 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pierre Klossowski is a French artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $24,785. 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 Klossowski sold in 2026 for $44,701, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Pierre Klossowski work worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Klossowski work is $24,785.

The median Pierre Klossowski work on paper sells for $44,234 across 48 lots.

The median Pierre Klossowski print sells for $536 across 11 lots.

The median Pierre Klossowski photograph sells for $257 across 3 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 | 11 | $536†‡ | $721 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $44,234†‡ | $394,508 | 90.6% | 2026-03-10 |
| Photography | 3 | $257 | $261 | — | 2021-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $184,033 | $394,508 | — | 2022-06-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $415–$650‡ | $582‡ | $721 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $3,732–$26,600†‡ | $13,514†‡ | $98,927† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $40,288–$83,609† | $56,126† | $95,857 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $394,508 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $341,373 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $721 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $682† |
| Photography | 2021 | $261 |
| Photography | 2019 | $257 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Klossowski worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Klossowski work is $24,785. The median Pierre Klossowski work on paper sells for $44,234 across 48 lots. The median Pierre Klossowski print sells for $536 across 11 lots. The median Pierre Klossowski photograph sells for $257 across 3 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 Klossowski work on paper?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Klossowski work on paper is $44,234. 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 Pierre Klossowski's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Klossowski work on paper is $394,508.

### What is the average price of a Pierre Klossowski print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Klossowski print is $536. 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 Pierre Klossowski's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Klossowski print is $721.

### What is the average price of a medium Pierre Klossowski work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Klossowski work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,514, 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 the average price of a large Pierre Klossowski work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Pierre Klossowski work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $56,126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Pierre Klossowski's auction record is $394,508, set in 2022.

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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 Klossowski auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-klossowski (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.