Albert Besnard (1849–1934)
What is Albert Besnard’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 106 auction results for Albert Besnard at 30 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $413 including buyer’s premium (middle half $229–$1,181, n=6). The auction record is $21,600 for The Comédie Francaise (possibly a portrait of the actress Réjane) (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Comédie Francaise (possibly a portrait of the actress Réjane) | Oil on panel | $21,600 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | Portrait of a red-haired woman, Ophelia | Portrait | $19,553 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | The Temptress | Oil paint | $16,538 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | A gondola ride, 1849 | Oil paint | $15,501 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 5 | Modèle dans un intérieur, 1905 | Huile sur toile | $13,151 | Ader | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Portrait de femme au vase de fleurs | Huile sur toile | $11,259 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 7 | A Reclining Nude on a River Bank | Oil paint | $8,295 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Femme pensive dans un sofa | Pastel | $6,003 | Artcurial | Jun 2010 |
| 9 | JEUNE FEMME NUE | Watercolour and pencil on paper | $5,761 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2017 |
| 10 | Portrait de femme | Pastel sur papier tendu sur toile | $3,739 | Ader | Mar 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $13,151 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $2,045 |
| Other | 12 | $840 |
| Prints | 41 | $504 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,700 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $569 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 106 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Albert Besnard is a French artist with 144 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $700. 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 Albert Besnard sold in 2026 for $1,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Besnard work is $700.
The median Albert Besnard print sells for $416 across 63 lots.
The median Albert Besnard work on paper sells for $1,652 across 21 lots.
The median Albert Besnard painting sells for $5,839 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Albert Besnard prints typically sell for $259–$710 (the middle half of 43 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 | 76 | $416†‡ | $3,000 | 82.9% | 2026-03-27 |
| Paintings | 16 | $5,839†‡ | $16,538 | 68.8% | 2026-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $1,652†‡ | $6,003 | 75% | 2025-11-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $16,019 | $21,600 | — | 2022-11-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Albert Besnard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (76 lots) median $416 with 82.9% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $5,839, record $16,538. A typical Albert Besnard painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $16,019.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $259–$710†‡ | $369†‡ | $1,800 |
† 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) | 7 | $2,862–$10,723†‡ | $6,188†‡ | $15,501 |
† 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 | $610–$2,012†‡ | $1,637†‡ | $5,761 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $927–$3,935†‡ | $1,750†‡ | $6,003 |
† 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 | $16,538 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $15,501 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $6,003 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,761 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albert Besnard worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Besnard work is $700. The median Albert Besnard print sells for $416 across 63 lots. The median Albert Besnard work on paper sells for $1,652 across 21 lots. The median Albert Besnard painting sells for $5,839 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Albert Besnard prints typically sell for $259–$710 (the middle half of 43 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 Albert Besnard print?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Besnard print is $416. 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 Albert Besnard's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Besnard print is $3,000.
What is the average price of a Albert Besnard work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Besnard work on paper is $1,652. 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 Albert Besnard's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Besnard work on paper is $6,003.
What is the average price of a Albert Besnard painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Besnard painting is $5,839. 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 Albert Besnard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Besnard painting is $16,538.
What is the average price of a small Albert Besnard print?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Besnard print (small (under 50 cm)) is $369, 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 Albert Besnard work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Besnard work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,750, 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 Albert Besnard's auction record?
Albert Besnard's auction record is $21,600, set in 2007.
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