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# Alain Bonnefoit (b. 1937)

## What is Alain Bonnefoit’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 104 auction results for Alain Bonnefoit at 35 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $260 including buyer’s premium (middle half $140–$697, n=10). The auction record is $3,300 for Nu au guéridon (2021, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nu au guéridon, 1967 | Huile sur toile | $3,300 | Ader | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Nu assis, 1937 | Huile sur toile | $3,137 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Magali, 1992 | Huile sur toile, signée et datée en haut à droite et titrée au dos | $2,700 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2020 |
| 4 | Au pays des rêves, huile sur toile, 1937 | Huile sur toile | $2,495 | Osenat | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | LA ROUSSE, 1937 | Huile sur panneau | $1,746 | Osenat | Jul 2018 |
| 6 | Nu la chaise rouge | Huile et feuille d'argent sur panneau de medium, signée en bas à gauche | $900 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2026 |
| 7 | Fabienne pensive, 1937 | Technique mixte sur panneau | $821 | Osenat | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | NU ALLONGÉ, 1937 | Huile sur toile | $817 | Osenat | Jan 2016 |
| 9 | Ni oui ni non, circa 1970 | Oil on canvas | $700 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Femme nue assise | Aquatint | $540 | Ader | Apr 2021 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,746 |
| Other | 9 | $342 |
| Prints | 14 | $103 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $333 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $308 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 104 results from 35 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alain Bonnefoit is a French artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $219. 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 Alain Bonnefoit sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $855 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Alain Bonnefoit work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alain Bonnefoit work worth?

Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alain Bonnefoit work is $219.

The median Alain Bonnefoit print sells for $98 across 49 lots.

The median Alain Bonnefoit work on paper sells for $322 across 16 lots.

The median Alain Bonnefoit painting sells for $2,185 across 15 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Alain Bonnefoit prints typically sell for $48–$182 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 | 53 | $98†‡ | $819‡ | 92.5% | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 17 | $2,185†‡ | $4,858‡ | 88.2% | 2026-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $322†‡ | $1,396† | 84.2% | 2026-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $3,218†‡ | $4,858‡ | — | 2025-03-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Alain Bonnefoit's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (53 lots) median $98 with 92.5% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $2,185, record $4,858. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Alain Bonnefoit painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $3,218.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $48–$182†‡ | $90†‡ | $540 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,688–$3,178†‡ | $2,463†‡ | $4,858‡ |

† 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 | $225–$350†‡ | $275†‡ | $1,396† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $256–$447† | $378† | $551† |

† 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 | 2017 | $4,858‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,902† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,396† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,283† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $819‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $585‡ |

† 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 Alain Bonnefoit worth?

Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alain Bonnefoit work is $219. The median Alain Bonnefoit print sells for $98 across 49 lots. The median Alain Bonnefoit work on paper sells for $322 across 16 lots. The median Alain Bonnefoit painting sells for $2,185 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alain Bonnefoit prints typically sell for $48–$182 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 Alain Bonnefoit print?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alain Bonnefoit print is $98. 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 Alain Bonnefoit's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alain Bonnefoit print is $819. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alain Bonnefoit work on paper is $322. 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 Alain Bonnefoit's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alain Bonnefoit work on paper is $1,396. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,396 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Alain Bonnefoit painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alain Bonnefoit painting is $2,185. 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 Alain Bonnefoit's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alain Bonnefoit painting is $4,858. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Alain Bonnefoit print?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alain Bonnefoit print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $90, 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 the average price of a medium Alain Bonnefoit painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alain Bonnefoit painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,463, 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 Alain Bonnefoit's auction record?

Alain Bonnefoit's auction record is $4,858, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.