Cesar Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1921–1998

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Of the 9 lots by Cesar (photographs) recorded at auction between 2015 and 2026, 9 found a buyer (100%). Across 9 sales with a published price, the typical result was $2.1kSign up free to see to $5.6kSign up free to see (median $3.8kSign up free to see). Sans titre holds the top price on file: $9.1kSign up free to see at Artcurial (April 2026). The houses with the most results are Artcurial (9).

€7,679≈ $9,059≈ £6,693Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumSans titreArtcurial9auction results2015–2026years recorded100%sold$3.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Cesar photographs prices at a glance

Auction results
9 2015–2026
Price range
$1.4k–$9.1kSign up free to see
Median price
$3.8kSign up free to see 9 sold
Most recent sale
$8.6kSign up free to see Apr 2026, Artcurial
Record sale
$9.1kSign up free to see 2026, Artcurial

Recent sales: Roger Vergé · Sans titre · Le violoniste

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Cesar photographs: key figures

Auction results
9
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2015–2026
Median price
$3.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$9.1kSign up free to see Sans titre, Artcurial, Apr 2026

Top auction houses: Artcurial (9)

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  1. Sans titre by Cesar, Combustion de boîte d'allumettes et de photographie en noir et blanc sur papier, sold Apr 2026
    Sans titre
    Photograph · Paper
    54.5 x 44.5 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 331
    €7,679≈ $9,059≈ £6,693Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Artcurial ↗
  2. Roger Vergé by Cesar, 1984, Photographie en couleurs sur carton découpé et collé sur papier, sold Apr 2026
    Roger Vergé, 1984
    Photograph · Board
    47 x 47 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 330
    €7,282≈ $8,591≈ £6,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Artcurial ↗
  3. Autoportrait Rotella by Cesar, 1967-70, Transfert photographique sur PVC, sold Apr 2025
    Autoportrait Rotella, 1967-70
    Photograph
    77 x 57 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 103
    €1,312≈ $1,449≈ £1,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Artcurial ↗
  4. Le violoniste by Cesar, circa 1980, Photographie découpée sur papier, sold Apr 2025
    Le violoniste, circa 1980
    Photograph · Paper
    45 x 83.5 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 102
    €1,706≈ $1,884≈ £1,475Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Artcurial ↗
  5. COMBUSTION by Cesar, 1979, Allumettes brûlées, photographie en noir et blanc découpée et brulée et papiers sur aluminium, sold Oct 2016
    COMBUSTION, 1979
    Photograph · Other support
    Artcurial · · Lot 181
    €3,500≈ $3,848≈ £3,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Artcurial ↗
  6. COMBUSTION AUX 5 PHOTOS by Cesar, 1977, Photographies en noir et blanc brûlées sur papier, sold Oct 2016
    COMBUSTION AUX 5 PHOTOS, 1977
    Photograph · Paper
    Artcurial · · Lot 179
    €3,000≈ $3,298≈ £2,715Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Artcurial ↗
  7. PORTRAIT DE COMBUSTION by Cesar, 1982, Photographie brûlée, crayon, crayons de couleur, chaîne et collage sur papier, sold Apr 2015
    PORTRAIT DE COMBUSTION, 1982
    Photograph · Paper
    Artcurial · · Lot 163
    €3,900≈ $4,194≈ £2,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Artcurial ↗
  8. SANS TITRE by Cesar, 1965, Photographies découpées, sold Apr 2015
    SANS TITRE, 1965
    Photograph
    Artcurial · · Lot 160
    €5,200≈ $5,593≈ £3,788Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Artcurial ↗
  9. AUTOPORTRAIT by Cesar, 1971, Photographie brûlée sur papier, sold Apr 2015
    AUTOPORTRAIT, 1971
    Photograph · Paper
    Artcurial · · Lot 138
    €1,950≈ $2,097≈ £1,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Artcurial ↗

Questions about Cesar photographs

How much is a Cesar photograph worth?

Cesar photographs in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $1,449 and $9,059, with a median of $3,848; half of the 9 priced sales were between $2,097 and $5,593. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Cesar photograph sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $9,059 for “Sans titre”, sold at Artcurial in April 2026.

How much do Cesar photographs sell for?

In the last five years the median was $5,237 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2015–2026) the median is $3,848.

How often do Cesar photographs sell at auction?

100% of the 9 photographs offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Cesar photographs sold?

Most of the 9 recorded results come from Artcurial (9). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Cesar photograph?

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