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# Pierre Tal-Coat (1905–1985)

## What is Pierre Tal-Coat’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 301 auction results for Pierre Tal-Coat at 41 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,664 including buyer’s premium (middle half $631–$6,824, n=11). The auction record is $52,688 for Sans titre (huile sur toile) (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1975 | Oil paint | $52,688 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $46,620 | Tajan | May 2022 |
| 3 | Bord de l'eau, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $35,237 | Artcurial | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Dans le Colza, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $30,310 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | SANS TITRE, 1975 | Signée du monogramme "T | $29,145 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 6 | PONCTUE, 1960 | Monogrammée en bas à droite | $23,175 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| 7 | L'incarnation, 1968 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $22,705 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $22,644 | Tajan | May 2022 |
| 9 | Massacres, 1936 | Huile sur panneau de bois parqueté | $19,455 | Ader | May 2017 |
| 10 | EN DROME II, 1981 | Monogrammée en bas à droite | $18,734 | Artcurial | Jun 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $7,001 |
| Other | 40 | $2,155 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,419 |
| Prints | 28 | $302 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $2,994 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $2,052 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 301 results from 41 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pierre Tal-Coat is a French artist with 363 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,440. 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 Tal-Coat sold in 2025 for $17,607, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Pierre Tal-Coat work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Pierre Tal-Coat work worth?

Across 288 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Tal-Coat work is $1,440.

The median Pierre Tal-Coat painting sells for $5,747 across 93 lots.

The median Pierre Tal-Coat print sells for $188 across 85 lots.

The median Pierre Tal-Coat work on paper sells for $1,286 across 87 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Tal-Coat work on papers typically sell for $325–$1,765 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Tal-Coat prints typically sell for $83–$286 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 102 | $188†‡ | $23,175 | 83.3% | 2026-05-06 |
| Paintings | 108 | $5,747†‡ | $52,688 | 86.1% | 2025-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 94 | $1,286†‡ | $6,311† | 92.6% | 2026-03-05 |
| Photography | 1 | $112† | $112† | — | 2005-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $25,614†‡ | $52,688 | — | 2023-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Pierre Tal-Coat's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (102 lots) median $188 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (108 lots) median $5,747, record $52,688. A typical Pierre Tal-Coat painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $25,614.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $72–$261†‡ | $159†‡ | $659 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $83–$286†‡ | $146†‡ | $1,430 |

† 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) | 45 | $1,983–$7,537†‡ | $2,860†‡ | $22,644 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $5,234–$14,348†‡ | $8,060†‡ | $46,620 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $17,662–$33,288‡ | $26,976‡ | $52,688 |

† 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) | 66 | $325–$1,765†‡ | $678†‡ | $5,346‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,525–$3,734†‡ | $2,944†‡ | $6,311† |

† 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 | 2022 | $52,688 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $46,620 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $23,175 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $18,734 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,311† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,346‡ |
| Photography | 2005 | $112† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 Tal-Coat worth?

Across 288 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Tal-Coat work is $1,440. The median Pierre Tal-Coat painting sells for $5,747 across 93 lots. The median Pierre Tal-Coat print sells for $188 across 85 lots. The median Pierre Tal-Coat work on paper sells for $1,286 across 87 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Tal-Coat work on papers typically sell for $325–$1,765 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Tal-Coat prints typically sell for $83–$286 (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 Tal-Coat painting?

Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Tal-Coat painting is $5,747. 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 Tal-Coat's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Tal-Coat painting is $52,688.

### What is the average price of a Pierre Tal-Coat print?

Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Tal-Coat print is $188. 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 Tal-Coat's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Tal-Coat print is $23,175.

### What is the average price of a Pierre Tal-Coat work on paper?

Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Tal-Coat work on paper is $1,286. 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 Tal-Coat's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Tal-Coat work on paper is $6,311. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,311 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Pierre Tal-Coat work on paper?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Tal-Coat work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $678, 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 medium Pierre Tal-Coat print?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Tal-Coat print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $146, 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 Tal-Coat's auction record?

Pierre Tal-Coat's auction record is $52,688, 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 Tal-Coat auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-tal-coat (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.