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# Albert Bitran (1931–2018)

## What is Albert Bitran’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 110 auction results for Albert Bitran at 24 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $352 including buyer’s premium (middle half $295–$8,615, n=11). The auction record is $43,632 for Composition Décalée aux Fragments (2025, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition Décalée aux Fragments, 1980 | Öl auf Leinwand | $43,632 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Lumière de Novembre, 1961 | Oil paint | $38,356 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Traversee du Noir, 1982-85 | Oil on canvas | $37,353 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jun 2012 |
| 4 | La nuit transfigurée, 1972 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "Bitran | $33,519 | Artcurial | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | Rouge Angulaire, 1989 | Öl auf Leinwand | $29,608 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2015 |
| 6 | Vers Cagnes-sur-Mer, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $22,925 | Ader | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | Oeuvre de mer, 61-62 | Oil on canvas | $22,856 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jun 2011 |
| 8 | Sans titre (huile et sable sur toile), 1959 | Huile et sable sur toile | $19,071 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Hémisphére Sud III, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $18,598 | Artcurial | Jun 2010 |
| 10 | Interieur-Exterieur, 1983-1984 | Oil on canvas | $17,775 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jan 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $4,509 |
| Other | 11 | $4,088 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,015 |
| Prints | 8 | $197 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $14,544 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $3,367 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $654 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 110 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert Bitran is a French artist with 157 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,773. 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 Bitran sold in 2026 for $29,608, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Albert Bitran work worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Bitran work is $2,773.

The median Albert Bitran painting sells for $5,992 across 64 lots.

The median Albert Bitran print sells for $123 across 13 lots.

The median Albert Bitran work on paper sells for $797 across 13 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Bitran paintings typically sell for $3,019–$7,895 (the middle half of 30 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 | 21 | $123† | $273† | 61.9% | 2025-06-01 |
| Paintings | 80 | $5,992†‡ | $43,632 | 80% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $797†‡ | $6,483 | 86.7% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $35,436‡ | $43,632 | — | 2025-06-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Albert Bitran's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $123 with 61.9% sell-through. Paintings (80 lots) median $5,992, record $43,632. A typical Albert Bitran painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $35,436.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $88–$170† | $122† | $273† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $599–$1,981† | $654† | $3,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $3,019–$7,895†‡ | $4,684†‡ | $22,856 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $9,919–$29,608‡ | $17,775‡ | $43,632 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $599–$862†‡ | $797†‡ | $3,108† |

† 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 | 2025 | $43,632 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $38,356 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,483 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $273† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $203 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Albert Bitran worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Bitran work is $2,773. The median Albert Bitran painting sells for $5,992 across 64 lots. The median Albert Bitran print sells for $123 across 13 lots. The median Albert Bitran work on paper sells for $797 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Bitran paintings typically sell for $3,019–$7,895 (the middle half of 30 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 Bitran painting?

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Bitran painting is $5,992. 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 Bitran's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Bitran painting is $43,632.

### What is the average price of a Albert Bitran print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Bitran print is $123. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Albert Bitran's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Bitran print is $273. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $273 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Albert Bitran work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Bitran work on paper is $797. 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 Bitran's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Bitran work on paper is $6,483.

### What is the average price of a medium Albert Bitran painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Bitran painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,684, 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 large Albert Bitran painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Albert Bitran painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $17,775, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Albert Bitran's auction record?

Albert Bitran's auction record is $43,632, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Albert Bitran auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-bitran (updated 2026-11-03).

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.