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Pierre Molinier

French · 1900–1976 · Painter, Photographer

Pierre Molinier was a French painter, photographer and "maker of objects". He joined the Surrealist movement in 1955 through André Breton and became known for erotic imagery… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Pierre Molinier, Le chaman, c. 1967, vintage gelatin silver printLe chamanLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $12,600≈ £9,838≈ €11,640Sign up to see
  2. Pierre Molinier, Three works: (i) Feminin Pluriel est Triste, 1967; (ii) Autoportrait, 1967; (iii) Autoportrait avec Godemiche, 1966, two black and white photographs and one photo montage printThree works: (i) Feminin Pluriel est Triste, 1967; (ii) Autoportrait, 1967; (iii) Autoportrait avec GodemichePhillips · £7,500≈ $12,534≈ €9,100Sign up to see
  3. Pierre Molinier, Le chaman, 1968, Gelatin silver printLe chamanPhillips · $12,065≈ £9,666≈ €11,068Sign up to see

Pierre Molinier’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 10 auction results for Pierre Molinier between 2012 and 2025, of which 10 sold (100%). A further 6 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $458Sign up free to see to $12.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $12.6kSign up free to see for Le chaman at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in July 2024. The most common medium is photographs (10 lots). Most results come from James Lisboa (6), Phillips (3) and Lempertz (3).

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  1. Pierre Molinier, L'oeuvre, le peintre et son fétiche, 1970, Gelatinesilberabzug auf Agfa
    L'oeuvre, le peintre et son fétiche, 1970
    Photograph
    Van Ham · · Lot 101
    €396≈ $458≈ £349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  2. Pierre Molinier, Untitled, c. 1960, vintage gelatin silver print
    Untitled, c. 1960
    Photograph
    3¼ h x 4⅝ w in (8 x 12 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 141
    $1,197≈ £922≈ €1,106Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Pierre Molinier, Mon Cul, 1968, vintage gelatin silver print
    Mon Cul, 1968
    Photograph
    9¼ h x 7 w in (23 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 147
    $2,142≈ £1,650≈ €1,979Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Pierre Molinier, Le chaman, c. 1967, vintage gelatin silver print
    Le chaman, c. 1967
    Photograph
    9 h x 7⅛ w in (23 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 126
    $12,600≈ £9,838≈ €11,640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Pierre Molinier, Le chaman, 1968, Gelatin silver print
    Le chaman, 1968
    Photograph
    6 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (17.1 x 12.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $12,065≈ £9,666≈ €11,068Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Pierre Molinier, Hanel, 1972, Gelatin silver print
    Hanel, 1972
    Photograph
    12 x 21.3 cm (16.3 x 23.7 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 107
    €2,728≈ $2,993≈ £1,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
  7. Pierre Molinier, L'eperon d'amour and Untitled, 1966-1968, Two gelatin silver prints
    L'eperon d'amour and Untitled, 1966-1968
    Photograph
    Each approximately 6 3/8 x 4 3/4 in. (16.2 x 12.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    $8,125≈ £5,489≈ €7,502Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Pierre Molinier, Three works: (i) Feminin Pluriel est Triste, 1967; (ii) Autoportrait, 1967; (iii) Autoportrait avec Godemiche, 1966, two black and white photographs and one photo montage print
    Three works: (i) Feminin Pluriel est Triste, 1967; (ii) Autoportrait, 1967; (iii) Autoportrait avec Godemiche, 1966
    Photograph
    (i) 20.6 x 15.1 cm (8 1/8 x 5 7/8 in.) (ii) 17.4 x 12.2 cm (6 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.) (iii) 8.8 x 12.5 cm (3 1/2 x 4 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    £7,500≈ $12,534≈ €9,100Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  9. Pierre Molinier, Le Modèle (Jean), Gelatin silver print
    Le Modèle (Jean)
    Photograph
    12.6 x 17.6 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 131
    €1,952≈ $2,526≈ £1,673Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Lempertz ↗
  10. Pierre Molinier, Selbstportrait (Self portrait), Vintage gelatin silver print
    Selbstportrait (Self portrait)
    Photograph
    12.9 x 4.6 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 146
    €1,708≈ $2,218≈ £1,385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Lempertz ↗
Also offered, result not published (6)

Lots by Pierre Molinier that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Pierre Molinier photographs (10)

Pierre Molinier: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Pierre Molinier at auction?

$12,600Sign up free to see, for Le chaman at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (July 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Pierre Molinier?

The median sale price is $2.8kSign up free to see across 10 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Pierre Molinier have sold at auction?

10 of 10 recorded lots sold between 2012 and 2025. 6 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Pierre Molinier?

James Lisboa, Phillips and Lempertz account for the most recorded results. James Lisboa · Phillips · Lempertz

About Pierre Molinier

Pierre Molinier was a French painter, photographer and "maker of objects". He joined the Surrealist movement in 1955 through André Breton and became known for erotic imagery drawing on sexuality, fetishism, and religious ritual. In the final decade of his life, he made photomontages in which he appeared as a transvestite figure, combining his body with mannequins.

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