Pierre Soulages (1919–2022)
What is Pierre Soulages’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,328 auction results for Pierre Soulages at 74 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,298 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,742–$21,501, n=131). The auction record is $11,923,421 for PIERRE SOULAGES (né en 1919) PEINTURE 200 X 162 CM, 14 MARS 1960 Huile sur toile Signée et datée 60 en bas à droite Contres... (2019, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIERRE SOULAGES (né en 1919) PEINTURE 200 X 162 CM, 14 MARS 1960 Huile sur toile Signée et datée 60 en bas à droite Contres..., 1960 | Oil on canvas | $11,923,421 | Tajan | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Peinture 186 x 143 cm, 23 décembre 1959, 1919 | Oil paint | $10,600,000 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Peinture 162 x 130 cm, 14 avril 1962, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $6,889,898 | Sotheby's | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Peinture 146 x 114 cm, 6 mars 1960, 1960 | Oil paint | $6,761,622 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | Peinture, 21 novembre 1959, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $6,661,712 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | Peinture 162 x 130 cm, 9 juillet 1961, 1961 | Huile sur toile | $6,374,475 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | 3 décembre 1956, 1956 | Oil paint | $5,750,989 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Peinture 14 décembre 1958, 1950 | Huile sur toile | $5,601,063 | Sotheby's | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | Peinture 27 mars 1961, 1961 | Oil paint | $5,119,989 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 10 | PIERRE SOULAGES (1919-2022), 1958 | Oil paint | $4,955,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 193 | $915,029 |
| Other | 44 | $284,618 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $273,714 |
| Works on paper | 32 | $192,108 |
| Prints | 749 | $10,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 113 | $1,142,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 643 | $13,860 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 171 | $5,800 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,328 results from 74 houses · How we compute these figures
Pierre Soulages is a French artist with 1,518 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $12,863. 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 Soulages is recorded as sold in 2026 for $14,524; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,318 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Soulages work is $12,863.
The median Pierre Soulages print sells for $9,280 across 989 lots.
The median Pierre Soulages painting sells for $904,711 across 197 lots.
The median Pierre Soulages work on paper sells for $237,459 across 56 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Soulages prints typically sell for $4,643–$17,593 (the middle half of 679 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Soulages prints typically sell for $1,218–$9,983 (the middle half of 187 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 | 1,042 | $9,280†‡ | $1.1M | 94.9% | 2026-10-25 |
| Paintings | 208 | $904,711†‡ | $11.9M | 94.7% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $237,459‡ | $6.9M | 93.3% | 2026-06-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $363,078 | $461,229 | — | 2026-10-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 255 | $679,014†‡ | $11.9M | — | 2026-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pierre Soulages's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,042 lots) median $9,280 with 94.9% sell-through. Paintings (208 lots) median $904,711, record $11,923,421. A typical Pierre Soulages painting sells for around 97× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 255 lots) the median is $679,014.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 187 | $1,218–$9,983†‡ | $4,511†‡ | $60,157 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 679 | $4,643–$17,593†‡ | $9,750†‡ | $340,080 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 9 | $191,523–$717,412‡ | $550,430‡ | $922,495 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 77 | $292,579–$1M†‡ | $549,557†‡ | $2.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 105 | $640,706–$2.5M | $1.2M | $11.9M |
† 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) | 9 | $27,500–$72,367‡ | $46,450‡ | $237,866 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $179,787–$352,760‡ | $246,247‡ | $2.2M |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $11.9M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $10.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2.2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $461,229 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $363,078 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $340,080 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pierre Soulages worth?
Across 1,318 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Soulages work is $12,863. The median Pierre Soulages print sells for $9,280 across 989 lots. The median Pierre Soulages painting sells for $904,711 across 197 lots. The median Pierre Soulages work on paper sells for $237,459 across 56 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Soulages prints typically sell for $4,643–$17,593 (the middle half of 679 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Soulages prints typically sell for $1,218–$9,983 (the middle half of 187 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 Soulages print?
Based on 989 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Soulages print is $9,280. 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 Soulages's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Soulages print is $1,139,335.
What is the average price of a Pierre Soulages painting?
Based on 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Soulages painting is $904,711. 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 Soulages's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Soulages painting is $11,923,421.
What is the average price of a Pierre Soulages work on paper?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Soulages work on paper is $237,459. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Pierre Soulages's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Soulages work on paper is $6,889,898.
What is the average price of a medium Pierre Soulages print?
Based on 679 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Soulages print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,750, 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 Soulages print?
Based on 187 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Soulages print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,511, 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 Soulages's auction record?
Pierre Soulages's auction record is $11,923,421, set in 2019.
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