Robert Pernin (1895–1975)
Robert Pernin is a French artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $719. 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 Pernin sold in 2024 for $1,567, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Pernin on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Pernin work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Pernin work is $719.
The median Robert Pernin painting sells for $1,002 across 12 lots.
The median Robert Pernin work on paper sells for $623 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $1,002†‡ | $4,640 | — | 2024-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $623 | $1,661 | — | 2022-10-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $449–$1,054† | $615† | $1,567 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $608–$3,916†‡ | $2,650†‡ | $4,640 |
† 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 | $4,640 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,216† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,661 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $623 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Pernin worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Pernin work is $719. The median Robert Pernin painting sells for $1,002 across 12 lots. The median Robert Pernin work on paper sells for $623 across 3 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 Robert Pernin painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Pernin painting is $1,002. 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 Pernin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Pernin painting is $4,640.
What is Robert Pernin's auction record?
Robert Pernin's auction record is $6,427, set in 2013.
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