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

# Robert Mathieu (1921–2002)

## What is Robert Mathieu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Robert Mathieu at 16 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,991 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,135–$8,789, n=35). The auction record is $37,745 for Lustre à six branches (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lustre à six branches, 1921 | Métal laqué et textile | $37,745 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Lampadaire modèle n°381, 1959 | Métal laqué, laiton et Plexiglas | $33,626 | PIASA | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Lampadaire modèle N°361, 1954 | Métal laqué et laiton | $28,049 | PIASA | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | ROBERT MATHIEU (1921-2002), circa 1955 | Cast aluminium wall fixing, white lacquered metal stem, brass elements, white lacquered metal lampshade | $24,568 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Applique, circa 1955 | Metal, lacquered aluminium | $23,685 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 6 | Lampadaire modèle n°361 dit 'Pique-fleurs', 1955 | Laiton, fonte et aluminium laqué | $18,102 | PIASA | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Paire d'appliques modèle 229, 1921 | Métal laqué et textile | $16,608 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Lampadaire à contrepoids, 1953 | Métal laqué et laiton | $16,594 | PIASA | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Lampe de table, 1950 | Lacquer | $15,501 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 10 | Lampadaire mod. 51, 1950 | Base étoile en fonte laquée noir, corps rétractable en tube de laiton, rotule en laiton | $14,500 | Artcurial | May 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 54 | $5,982 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $6,937 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $5,653 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,224 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Mathieu is a French artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $5,955. 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 Robert Mathieu sold in 2026 for $5,972, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Robert Mathieu work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Robert Mathieu work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Mathieu work is $5,955.

The median Robert Mathieu sculpture sells for $4,826 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $4,826 | $18,102 | 90% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $30,837 | $37,745 | — | 2026-06-30 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,583–$6,220 | $4,740 | $18,102 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $18,102 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $10,947 |

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 Robert Mathieu worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Mathieu work is $5,955. The median Robert Mathieu sculpture sells for $4,826 across 9 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 Robert Mathieu's auction record?

Robert Mathieu's auction record is $37,745, set in 2026.

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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, “Robert Mathieu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-mathieu (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.