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# Pierre Molinier (1900–1976)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 436 auction results for Pierre Molinier at 25 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,142 including buyer’s premium (middle half $29–$4,581, n=15). The auction record is $69,850 for Les Curieuses (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Curieuses | Oil paint | $69,850 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Comtesse Midralgar, 1950 | Technique mixte sur papier marouflé sur toile de jute montée sur châssis | $63,045 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Oh! Mary mother of God..., 1965 | Black pencil and red chalk on canvas Long dedication to Emmanuelle (Arsan), signed Pierre, and dated June 19, 1965 on the front | $33,571 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Hanel Sechs!, 1968 | Collage consisting of a back self-portrait, head of Hanel and Molinier legs pushing a dildo into his own ass. Vintage gelatin silver prints on soft Agfa paper | $26,619 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | L'Enfant homme, circa 1969 | Vintage gelatin silver print on soft Agfa paper | $24,518 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Le Podex d'Amour, 1969 | Collage on soft Agfa paper | $23,817 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Le Chaman, 1967 | Vintage gelatin silver print on soft Agfa paper, cut up and mounted on board | $21,716 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Grande Mêlée, 1968 | Vintage gelatin silver print on soft Agfa paper | $21,295 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Hommage à la Marguerite, 1963 | Artificial flowers, a veil, China ink, candle and collages; at the back of the frame, vintage gelatin silver print (Poupée), inscription by Molinier in black ink and fragments of text cut from the André Breton's preface | $21,015 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Photomontage à la poupée et aux jambes, circa 1960 | Collage original de tirages d'argentiques d'époque monté sur carton | $19,733 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $3,710 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $2,650 |
| Other | 91 | $2,163 |
| Photographs | 226 | $2,100 |
| Prints | 11 | $435 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $6,644 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 280 | $2,149 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 436 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pierre Molinier is a French artist with 573 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,099. 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 Molinier sold in 2026 for $7,498, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Pierre Molinier work worth?

Across 428 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Molinier work is $2,099.

The median Pierre Molinier photograph sells for $2,078 across 284 lots.

The median Pierre Molinier work on paper sells for $2,139 across 96 lots.

The median Pierre Molinier print sells for $510 across 13 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Molinier photographs typically sell for $910–$3,580 (the middle half of 226 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Molinier work on papers typically sell for $1,259–$2,802 (the middle half of 61 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 | 18 | $510†‡ | $12,329 | 72.2% | 2026-10-02 |
| Paintings | 9 | $3,710 | $69,850 | — | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 96 | $2,139 | $33,571 | — | 2026-03-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $9,107 | $9,807 | 66.7% | 2016-11-14 |
| Photography | 308 | $2,078†‡ | $26,619 | 92.2% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $17,863‡ | $69,850 | — | 2026-03-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Pierre Molinier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $510 with 72.2% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $3,710, record $69,850. A typical Pierre Molinier painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $17,863.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $364–$1,235‡ | $435‡ | $12,329 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $630–$1,060 | $707 | $69,850 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $1,259–$2,802 | $2,102 | $33,571 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 226 | $910–$3,580†‡ | $2,072†‡ | $26,619 |

† 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 | 2025 | $69,850 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $63,045 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $33,571 |
| Photography | 2016 | $26,619 |
| Photography | 2016 | $24,518 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $23,817 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $12,329 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $9,807 |

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 Molinier worth?

Across 428 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Molinier work is $2,099. The median Pierre Molinier photograph sells for $2,078 across 284 lots. The median Pierre Molinier work on paper sells for $2,139 across 96 lots. The median Pierre Molinier print sells for $510 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Molinier photographs typically sell for $910–$3,580 (the middle half of 226 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Molinier work on papers typically sell for $1,259–$2,802 (the middle half of 61 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 Molinier photograph?

Based on 284 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Molinier photograph is $2,078. 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 Molinier's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Molinier photograph is $26,619.

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

Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Molinier work on paper is $2,139.

### What is Pierre Molinier's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Molinier work on paper is $33,571.

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Molinier print is $510. 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 Molinier's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Molinier print is $12,329.

### What is the average price of a small Pierre Molinier photograph?

Based on 226 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Molinier photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,072, 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 Molinier work on paper?

Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Molinier work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,102, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Pierre Molinier's auction record is $69,850, set in 2025.

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

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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.