> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-lesieur · updated 2026-11-02

# Pierre Lesieur (1922–2011)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 113 auction results for Pierre Lesieur at 24 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,140 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,294–$11,519, n=10). The auction record is $48,848 for Personnage couché (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Personnage couché, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $48,848 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | La boucherie, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $18,956 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Paysage, 1958 | Huile sur toile | $17,607 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | En été, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $13,797 | Ader | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | Le Mur bleu | Huile sur toile | $12,797 | Ader | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Miroir et tapis, 1993 | Huile sur toile | $12,084 | Ader | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | SCENE DE PLAGE, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $12,029 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | Sans titre (Le chien), 1992 | Huile sur toile | $11,917 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Les Halles, 1961 | Huile sur toile | $11,870 | Ader | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Abstract still life in yellow, 1922 | Painting | $10,988 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $3,445 |
| Other | 14 | $1,340 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $844 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $11,247 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $2,619 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,018 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 113 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pierre Lesieur is a French artist with 140 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,961. 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 Lesieur sold in 2026 for $11,917, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Pierre Lesieur work worth?

Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Lesieur work is $1,961.

The median Pierre Lesieur painting sells for $3,127 across 80 lots.

The median Pierre Lesieur work on paper sells for $542 across 15 lots.

The median Pierre Lesieur print sells for $197 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Lesieur paintings typically sell for $1,941–$5,663 (the middle half of 39 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 | 3 | $197† | $500† | — | 2023-04-25 |
| Paintings | 86 | $3,127†‡ | $48,848 | 93% | 2026-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $542†‡ | $1,564 | — | 2026-10-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $17,805† | $48,848 | — | 2025-12-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Pierre Lesieur's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $197. Paintings (86 lots) median $3,127, record $48,848. A typical Pierre Lesieur painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $17,805.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $831–$1,447‡ | $1,031‡ | $3,104 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $1,941–$5,663†‡ | $3,500†‡ | $18,002† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $8,779–$12,263 | $11,247 | $48,848 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $326–$1,002†‡ | $576†‡ | $1,564 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $48,848 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $18,956 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,564 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,552 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $197 |

† 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 Lesieur worth?

Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Lesieur work is $1,961. The median Pierre Lesieur painting sells for $3,127 across 80 lots. The median Pierre Lesieur work on paper sells for $542 across 15 lots. The median Pierre Lesieur print sells for $197 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Lesieur paintings typically sell for $1,941–$5,663 (the middle half of 39 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 Lesieur painting?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Lesieur painting is $3,127. 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 Lesieur's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Lesieur painting is $48,848.

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

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Lesieur work on paper is $542. 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 Lesieur's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Lesieur work on paper is $1,564.

### What is the average price of a medium Pierre Lesieur painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Lesieur painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,500, 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 small Pierre Lesieur painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Lesieur painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,031, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Pierre Lesieur's auction record is $48,848, set in 2020.

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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 Lesieur auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-lesieur (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.