> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-paul-eigtl-leo-paul-samuel · updated 2026-11-01

# Paul (1851–1923)

Paul is an artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $851. 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 Paul sold in 2026 for $893, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul work is $851.

The median Paul painting sells for $810 across 11 lots.

The median Paul work on paper sells for $699 across 11 lots.

The median Paul print sells for $893 across 1 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 | $893 | $893 | — | 2026-04-23 |
| Paintings | 14 | $810†‡ | $4,147† | 78.6% | 2023-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $699†‡ | $2,000† | 84.6% | 2021-05-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Paul's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $893. Paintings (14 lots) median $810, record $4,147. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,147 (buyer's premium not included).

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $605–$2,170†‡ | $1,265†‡ | $4,147† |

† 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) | 10 | $362–$1,545†‡ | $802†‡ | $2,000† |

† 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 | 2006 | $4,147† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,453† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,962‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $893 |

† 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 Paul worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul work is $851. The median Paul painting sells for $810 across 11 lots. The median Paul work on paper sells for $699 across 11 lots. The median Paul print sells for $893 across 1 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 Paul painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul painting is $810. 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 Paul's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul painting is $4,147. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,147 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul work on paper is $699. 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 Paul's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul work on paper is $2,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Paul work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $802, 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 Paul's auction record?

Paul's auction record is $4,147, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,147 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-paul-eigtl-leo-paul-samuel (updated 2026-11-01).

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.
