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

# Pierre Paulin (1927–2009)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 955 auction results for Pierre Paulin at 61 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,760 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,886–$10,134, n=147). The auction record is $268,531 for Canapé 'Elysée', grande variante (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canapé 'Elysée', grande variante, 1927 | Wool | $268,531 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Elysée, 1927 | Wool | $232,060 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | prototype de bibliothèque "Elysée", 1969 | Tôle d'acier plié et laqué blanc | $172,612 | Artcurial | Mar 2008 |
| 4 | Salon "Elysée" composé d'un canapé et deux fauteuils, 1971 | Socle métallique, armature tubulaire garnie de mousse de polyester recouverte de tissu | $171,761 | Artcurial | May 2013 |
| 5 | Elysée, 1974 | Steel | $162,331 | Artcurial | May 2014 |
| 6 | Paire de fauteuils, le modèle créé en 1971 pour le Palais de l'Élysée, 1971 | Wool upholstered painted tubular metal | $143,284 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Élysées, 1971 | Brown leather upholstery, black lacquered tube base | $120,101 | Tajan | Mar 2015 |
| 8 | Canapé Élysée, modèle AT 102 | Structure tubulaire, mousse de polyuréthane et garniture en laine | $84,144 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | “Alpha” Living Room Suite, 2020 | Steel | $81,900 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Elysée, 1973 | Fût et réflecteur en aluminium laqué ivoire | $81,453 | Artcurial | Oct 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $7,003 |
| Other | 748 | $3,724 |
| Paintings | 27 | $3,314 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 156 | $7,848 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 429 | $3,086 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $863 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 955 results from 61 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pierre Paulin is a French artist with 1,238 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,229. 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 Paulin sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $22,344 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Pierre Paulin work worth?

Across 945 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Paulin work is $3,229.

The median Pierre Paulin sculpture sells for $5,828 across 78 lots.

The median Pierre Paulin painting sells for $33,750 across 3 lots.

The median Pierre Paulin photograph sells for $513 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Paulin sculptures typically sell for $1,619–$9,375 (the middle half of 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $33,750 | $42,500 | 60% | 2021-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 83 | $5,828† | $232,060 | 94% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 1 | $513† | $513† | — | 2006-02-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 48 | $44,861 | $268,531 | — | 2026-06-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $863–$4,313 | $863 | $54,297 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $1,619–$9,375† | $3,750† | $232,060 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $11,250–$50,827 | $22,500 | $171,761 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $232,060 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $171,761 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $42,500 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $33,750 |
| Photography | 2006 | $513† |

† 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 Paulin worth?

Across 945 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Paulin work is $3,229. The median Pierre Paulin sculpture sells for $5,828 across 78 lots. The median Pierre Paulin painting sells for $33,750 across 3 lots. The median Pierre Paulin photograph sells for $513 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Paulin sculptures typically sell for $1,619–$9,375 (the middle half of 49 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 Paulin sculpture?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Paulin sculpture is $5,828. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Paulin sculpture is $232,060.

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

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Paulin sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Pierre Paulin sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $22,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Pierre Paulin's auction record is $268,531, 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 Paulin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-paulin (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.