Antoine-Louis Barye (1796–1875)
What is Antoine-Louis Barye’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 821 auction results for Antoine-Louis Barye at 77 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,973 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,081–$7,647, n=94). The auction record is $358,594 for A pair of Turkish Horses Cheval Turc No 2 (antérieur droit levé, terrasse carré) AND Cheval Turc No. 2 (antérieur gauche levé, terrasse carré) (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A pair of Turkish Horses Cheval Turc No 2 (antérieur droit levé, terrasse carré) AND Cheval Turc No. 2 (antérieur gauche levé, terrasse carré) | Bronze, rich and varied dark to mid brown and green patina (2) | $358,594 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | Thesée et le Minotaure (Theseus and the Minotaur), 1905 | Bronze, brown patina, with golden undertones | $138,280 | Sotheby's | Jan 2017 |
| 3 | Theseus and the Minotaur, 1845 | Bronze | $116,948 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Cheval Percheron (a percheron horse) | Bronze, rich green and brown patina | $114,750 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Angélique et Roger montés sur l’hippogriffe (Angelica and Roger Riding on the Hippogriff) | Bronze | $108,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | thésée combattant le minotaure (seconde version) (theseus and the minotaur) | Bronze, dark brown patina, on red veined marble base | $98,586 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 7 | Cheval turc No 2 (Anterieur droit levé, terrasse carré) (Cheval turc no. 2 right foreleg raised) | Bronze, dark brown patina | $95,556 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 8 | Trois femmes assises, Vénus, Minerve et Junon, qui supportent une vasque | Bronze, brown-green patina | $89,695 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 9 | Cheval Turc n°2, before 1850 | Bronze, épreuve ancienne, patine brune, terrasse rectangulaire à plinthe moulurée | $89,376 | Ader | Mar 2013 |
| 10 | Thésée combattant le Minotaure (Theseus fighting the Minotaur) | Bronze, dark brown patina | $77,249 | Sotheby's | Jul 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 12 | $9,756 |
| Other | 37 | $6,250 |
| Sculpture | 498 | $4,234 |
| Prints | 10 | $291 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $7,181 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 372 | $3,283 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 821 results from 77 houses · How we compute these figures
Antoine-Louis Barye is a French artist with 1,055 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,257. 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-Louis Barye sold in 2026 for $7,836, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 719 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antoine-Louis Barye work is $3,257.
The median Antoine-Louis Barye sculpture sells for $3,168 across 669 lots.
The median Antoine-Louis Barye work on paper sells for $3,831 across 25 lots.
The median Antoine-Louis Barye print sells for $284 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Antoine-Louis Barye sculptures typically sell for $1,098–$6,319 (the middle half of 499 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Antoine-Louis Barye sculptures typically sell for $1,550–$11,319 (the middle half of 31 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 | 10 | $284‡ | $1,265‡ | 90% | 2026-03-27 |
| Paintings | 7 | $4,422†‡ | $40,640 | 85.7% | 2025-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $3,831† | $55,943 | 83.3% | 2026-05-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 874 | $3,168†‡ | $138,280 | 76.5% | 2026-10-01 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,038 | $2,038 | — | 2019-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 41 | $49,860† | $358,594 | — | 2026-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Antoine-Louis Barye's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $284 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $4,422, record $40,640. A typical Antoine-Louis Barye painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 41 lots) the median is $49,860.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $138–$524‡ | $228‡ | $1,265‡ |
‡ 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) | 17 | $902–$12,600† | $3,831† | $55,943 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 499 | $1,098–$6,319†‡ | $2,676†‡ | $116,948 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $1,550–$11,319†‡ | $4,925†‡ | $108,000 |
† 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 | 2017 | $138,280 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $116,948 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $55,943 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $40,640 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $27,500 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $6,717† |
| Photography | 2019 | $2,038 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,265‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Antoine-Louis Barye worth?
Across 719 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antoine-Louis Barye work is $3,257. The median Antoine-Louis Barye sculpture sells for $3,168 across 669 lots. The median Antoine-Louis Barye work on paper sells for $3,831 across 25 lots. The median Antoine-Louis Barye print sells for $284 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Antoine-Louis Barye sculptures typically sell for $1,098–$6,319 (the middle half of 499 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Antoine-Louis Barye sculptures typically sell for $1,550–$11,319 (the middle half of 31 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 Antoine-Louis Barye sculpture?
Based on 669 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antoine-Louis Barye sculpture is $3,168. 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-Louis Barye's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antoine-Louis Barye sculpture is $138,280.
What is the average price of a Antoine-Louis Barye work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antoine-Louis Barye work on paper is $3,831. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Antoine-Louis Barye's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antoine-Louis Barye work on paper is $55,943.
What is the average price of a small Antoine-Louis Barye sculpture?
Based on 499 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Antoine-Louis Barye sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,676, 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 Antoine-Louis Barye sculpture?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Antoine-Louis Barye sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,925, 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 Antoine-Louis Barye's auction record?
Antoine-Louis Barye's auction record is $358,594, set in 2007.
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