Pierre Puvis De Chavannes (1824–1898)
Pierre Puvis De Chavannes is a French artist with 137 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,356. 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 Puvis De Chavannes sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $17,466 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Puvis De Chavannes work is $2,356.
The median Pierre Puvis De Chavannes work on paper sells for $2,438 across 49 lots.
The median Pierre Puvis De Chavannes print sells for $574 across 12 lots.
The median Pierre Puvis De Chavannes painting sells for $46,420 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Puvis De Chavannes work on papers typically sell for $1,283–$4,912 (the middle half of 41 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 | 16 | $574†‡ | $79,954† | 75% | 2026-02-26 |
| Paintings | 14 | $46,420†‡ | $937,500 | 85.7% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $2,438†‡ | $59,183 | 86% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $215,270 | $937,500 | — | 2024-04-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pierre Puvis De Chavannes's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $574 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $46,420, record $937,500. A typical Pierre Puvis De Chavannes painting sells for around 81× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $215,270.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $78–$874†‡ | $87†‡ | $1,875 |
† 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) | 41 | $1,283–$4,912†‡ | $2,362†‡ | $59,183 |
† 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 | 1998 | $937,500 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $301,039 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $79,954† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $59,183 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $52,099 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,875 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pierre Puvis De Chavannes worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Puvis De Chavannes work is $2,356. The median Pierre Puvis De Chavannes work on paper sells for $2,438 across 49 lots. The median Pierre Puvis De Chavannes print sells for $574 across 12 lots. The median Pierre Puvis De Chavannes painting sells for $46,420 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Puvis De Chavannes work on papers typically sell for $1,283–$4,912 (the middle half of 41 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 Puvis De Chavannes work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Puvis De Chavannes work on paper is $2,438. 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 Puvis De Chavannes's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Puvis De Chavannes work on paper is $59,183.
What is the average price of a Pierre Puvis De Chavannes print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Puvis De Chavannes print is $574. 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 Puvis De Chavannes's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Puvis De Chavannes print is $79,954. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $79,954 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Pierre Puvis De Chavannes painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Puvis De Chavannes painting is $46,420. 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 Puvis De Chavannes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Puvis De Chavannes painting is $937,500.
What is the average price of a small Pierre Puvis De Chavannes work on paper?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Puvis De Chavannes work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,362, 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 Pierre Puvis De Chavannes's auction record?
Pierre Puvis De Chavannes's auction record is $937,500, set in 1998.
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