Antoine Bourdelle (1861–1929)
What is Antoine Bourdelle’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Antoine Bourdelle at 19 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,246 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,924–$5,707, n=5). The auction record is $101,488 for LE FRUIT (2009, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LE FRUIT, 1939 | Bronze à patine verte | $101,488 | Artcurial | Dec 2009 |
| 2 | Héraklès archer, buste, 1909 | Bronze | $48,721 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Baigneuse accroupie, petit modèle, 1929 | Bronze à patine brune nuancée dorée, conçu circa 1906-1907, cet exemplaire fondu en 1933 | $46,846 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | Tete d'Apollo, 1900 | Bronze | $38,100 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Cheval avec grand soubassement, étude pour le Monument au général Alvear, 1913 | Bronze | $25,200 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | La Vie blessée, 1960 | Bronze à patine brun vert | $7,226 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Nostalgie ou tête de femme, circa 1909 | Plâtre original | $7,098 | Tajan | Jan 2022 |
| 8 | Le Sagittaire, 1920 | Aquarelle gouachée, plume et encre noire | $6,541 | Ader | Oct 2018 |
| 9 | Adam Mickiewicz - studium, 1909-1910 | Brąz | $5,755 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | TÊTE DE RIEUSE, ÉTUDE POUR LA FIGURE DE DROITE DE RIRES ET ROSES, circa 1903 | Bronze | $5,707 | Tajan | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $7,162 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $4,351 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Antoine Bourdelle is a French artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,515. 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 Antoine Bourdelle sold in 2026 for $5,755, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antoine Bourdelle work is $4,515.
The median Antoine Bourdelle sculpture sells for $7,162 across 34 lots.
The median Antoine Bourdelle work on paper sells for $1,375 across 11 lots.
The median Antoine Bourdelle print sells for $707 across 3 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 | 4 | $707‡ | $762 | 75% | 2026-04-07 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,375‡ | $6,541 | 91.7% | 2026-03-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 56 | $7,162†‡ | $101,488 | 60.7% | 2026-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $51,238‡ | $101,488 | — | 2021-04-16 |
† 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) | 11 | $1,079–$3,817‡ | $1,375‡ | $6,541 |
‡ 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) | 17 | $2,482–$7,226†‡ | $4,455†‡ | $46,846 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $26,587–$47,426†‡ | $37,144†‡ | $51,238‡ |
† 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 | 2009 | $101,488 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $51,238‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,541 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,714‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $762 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $707‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Antoine Bourdelle worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antoine Bourdelle work is $4,515. The median Antoine Bourdelle sculpture sells for $7,162 across 34 lots. The median Antoine Bourdelle work on paper sells for $1,375 across 11 lots. The median Antoine Bourdelle print sells for $707 across 3 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 Antoine Bourdelle sculpture?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antoine Bourdelle sculpture is $7,162. 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 Antoine Bourdelle's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antoine Bourdelle sculpture is $101,488.
What is the average price of a Antoine Bourdelle work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antoine Bourdelle work on paper is $1,375. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Antoine Bourdelle's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antoine Bourdelle work on paper is $6,541.
What is the average price of a small Antoine Bourdelle sculpture?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Antoine Bourdelle sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,455, 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 Antoine Bourdelle work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Antoine Bourdelle work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Antoine Bourdelle's auction record?
Antoine Bourdelle's auction record is $101,488, set in 2009.
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