> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-mantra · updated 2026-11-03

# Pierre Mantra (b. 1935)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Pierre Mantra at 5 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $507 including buyer’s premium (middle half $334–$654, n=39). The auction record is $2,358 for Composition (2026, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition, 1980 | Huile sur toile | $2,358 | Ader | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Composition, 1980 | Huile sur toile | $1,202 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Composition, 1975 | Huile sur toile | $734 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Composition abstraite, 1992, 1992 | Huile sur toile | $720 | Ader | Jun 2011 |
| 5 | Composition, 1980 | Huile sur toile | $694 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Composition, 1987 | Huile sur toile | $694 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | Composition, 1975 | Huile sur toile | $668 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Composition, 1980 | Huile sur toile | $668 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | Composition | Huile sur toile | $668 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 10 | Composition, 1975 | Huile sur toile | $668 | Ader | Jan 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $507 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $521 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $414 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pierre Mantra is an artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $507.

A work by Pierre Mantra sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,792 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Pierre Mantra work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Mantra work is $507.

The median Pierre Mantra painting sells for $507 across 42 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Mantra paintings typically sell for $300–$534 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $507 | $2,358 | 97.7% | 2026-03-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,313† | $4,792† | — | 2026-09-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $300–$534 | $374 | $1,202 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $421–$668 | $581 | $2,358 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,358 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,202 |

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 Mantra worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Mantra work is $507. The median Pierre Mantra painting sells for $507 across 42 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Mantra paintings typically sell for $300–$534 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Pierre Mantra painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Mantra painting is $507.

### What is Pierre Mantra's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Mantra painting is $2,358.

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

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Mantra painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $374, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Pierre Mantra painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Pierre Mantra painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $581, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Pierre Mantra's auction record is $2,358, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Pierre Mantra auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-mantra (updated 2026-11-03).

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.