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# Piet Mondrian (1872–1944)

## What is Piet Mondrian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 188 auction results for Piet Mondrian at 34 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $82,029 including buyer’s premium (middle half $815–$5,880,197, n=16). The auction record is $50,565,000 for Composition No. III, with Red, Blue, Yellow, and Black (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition No. III, with Red, Blue, Yellow, and Black, 1929 | Oil paint | $50,565,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 2 | Composition with Large Red Plane, Bluish Gray, Yellow, Black and Blue, 1922 | Oil on canvas | $47,560,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 3 | Composition with Large Red Plane, Blue, Gray, Black and Yellow, 1921 | Oil on canvas in the artist's painted frame | $39,735,000 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 4 | Composition III (Komposition No.XIII), 1920 | Oil on canvas | $33,478,205 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Composition: No. II, With Yellow, Red and Blue, 1927 | Oil paint | $27,840,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 6 | PIET MONDRIAN (1872-1944), 1939 | Oil paint | $23,060,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Composition No. II with Blue and Yellow, 1930 | — | $20,224,282 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| 8 | COMPOSITION WITH RED, YELLOW AND BLUE | Oil on canvas in the artist's original frame | $14,515,854 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 9 | Composition in Black and White, with Double Lines | Oil on canvas | $9,266,500 | Sotheby's | May 2009 |
| 10 | Composition (unfinished), 1938 | Charcoal | $9,166,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 33 | $220,300 |
| Paintings | 56 | $106,000 |
| Other | 29 | $48,510 |
| Prints | 40 | $1,175 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $106,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $56,700 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 188 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Piet Mondrian is a Dutch artist with 228 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $58,000. 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 Piet Mondrian sold in 2026 for $33,478,205, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Piet Mondrian works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Piet Mondrian work worth?

Across 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piet Mondrian work is $58,000.

The median Piet Mondrian painting sells for $113,911 across 60 lots.

The median Piet Mondrian print sells for $835 across 57 lots.

The median Piet Mondrian work on paper sells for $181,250 across 42 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Piet Mondrian prints typically sell for $531–$2,938 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Piet Mondrian paintings typically sell for $81,272–$4,246,879 (the middle half of 29 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 | 61 | $835†‡ | $10,075 | 93.4% | 2026-09-07 |
| Paintings | 63 | $113,911†‡ | $50.6M | 95.2% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $181,250 | $9.2M | 95.5% | 2025-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 68 | $259,592† | $50.6M | — | 2026-10-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Piet Mondrian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (61 lots) median $835 with 93.4% sell-through. Paintings (63 lots) median $113,911, record $50,565,000. A typical Piet Mondrian painting sells for around 136× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 68 lots) the median is $259,592.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $531–$2,938‡ | $1,010‡ | $10,075 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $420–$1,985†‡ | $1,018†‡ | $8,112† |

† 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) | 28 | $70,383–$191,375†‡ | $93,606†‡ | $23.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $81,272–$4.2M | $176,400 | $50.6M |

† 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) | 26 | $69,625–$274,596 | $176,750 | $3.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $87,500–$212,500 | $172,680 | $9.2M |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $50.6M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $47.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $9.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5.9M |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $10,075 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $8,750 |

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 Piet Mondrian worth?

Across 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Piet Mondrian work is $58,000. The median Piet Mondrian painting sells for $113,911 across 60 lots. The median Piet Mondrian print sells for $835 across 57 lots. The median Piet Mondrian work on paper sells for $181,250 across 42 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Piet Mondrian prints typically sell for $531–$2,938 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Piet Mondrian paintings typically sell for $81,272–$4,246,879 (the middle half of 29 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 Piet Mondrian painting?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piet Mondrian painting is $113,911. 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 Piet Mondrian's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piet Mondrian painting is $50,565,000.

### What is the average price of a Piet Mondrian print?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piet Mondrian print is $835. 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 Piet Mondrian's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piet Mondrian print is $10,075.

### What is the average price of a Piet Mondrian work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Piet Mondrian work on paper is $181,250.

### What is Piet Mondrian's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Piet Mondrian work on paper is $9,166,500.

### What is the average price of a small Piet Mondrian print?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Piet Mondrian print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Piet Mondrian painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Piet Mondrian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $176,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Piet Mondrian's auction record?

Piet Mondrian's auction record is $50,565,000, set in 2015.

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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, “Piet Mondrian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/piet-mondrian (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.