Paul Éluard ( 1895 - 1952 ) was a French painter. Paul Éluard s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2028.08 USD for Les Animaux et leurs hommes in 2005 to 112140.8 USD for Chanson compl√®te. in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.