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# Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824–1887)

## What is Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 391 auction results for Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse at 46 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,822 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,518–$8,471, n=37). The auction record is $150,000 for Léda et le cygne (Leda and the Swan) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Léda et le cygne (Leda and the Swan), 1870 | Marble | $150,000 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | nymph and satyr | White marble, on grey marble base and painted wood socle | $126,135 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Le Sommeil (Sleep) and Le Réveil (Awakening) | Terracotta, on ebonised wood socles | $107,667 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Faun Abducting a Nymph; Triton and Bacchante | Terracotta, on ebonized wood circular swivel bases | $90,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | L'Amazone Captive (The Captive Amazon), 1866 | White marble, on a marbleised wood column | $88,082 | Sotheby's | May 2016 |
| 6 | L'aube (Dawn), 1824 | Marble | $87,500 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 7 | La Confidence (The Secret) | White marble | $87,149 | Sotheby's | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | L'Enlèvement d'Hippodamie (The Abduction of Hippodamia) | Bronze, dark green patina | $79,508 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Angélique, 1824 | Marble | $72,000 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 10 | Buste de jeune fille (Bust of a young woman) | Terracotta, on a turned ebonised wood socle | $70,113 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 253 | $9,000 |
| Other | 43 | $4,822 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 126 | $5,115 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $2,506 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 391 results from 46 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse is a French artist with 505 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,606. 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-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sold in 2026 for $48,888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse work worth?

Across 361 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse work is $6,606.

The median Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculpture sells for $3,950 across 205 lots.

The median Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse work on paper sells for $912 across 5 lots.

The median Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse print sells for $587 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculptures typically sell for $2,501–$8,390 (the middle half of 97 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculptures typically sell for $701–$3,168 (the middle half of 54 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 | 1 | $587 | $587 | — | 2010-02-19 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $912‡ | $1,250 | — | 2025-07-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 260 | $3,950†‡ | $150,000 | 78.8% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $70,113 | $150,000 | — | 2025-02-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $503–$1,238‡ | $912‡ | $1,250 |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $701–$3,168†‡ | $1,746†‡ | $87,149 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 97 | $2,501–$8,390†‡ | $4,727†‡ | $150,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $150,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $126,135 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,238 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $587 |

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-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse worth?

Across 361 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse work is $6,606. The median Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculpture sells for $3,950 across 205 lots. The median Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse work on paper sells for $912 across 5 lots. The median Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse print sells for $587 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculptures typically sell for $2,501–$8,390 (the middle half of 97 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculptures typically sell for $701–$3,168 (the middle half of 54 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-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculpture?

Based on 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculpture is $3,950. 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-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculpture is $150,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculpture?

Based on 97 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,727, 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 small Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculpture?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,746, 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-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse's auction record?

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse's auction record is $150,000, set in 2019.

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