Ary Bitter (1883–1973)
What is Ary Bitter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Ary Bitter at 16 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,404 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,332–$3,520, n=5). The auction record is $17,555 for COUPLE D'ÉLÉPHANTS, SERRE-LIVRES (2017, Osenat). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COUPLE D'ÉLÉPHANTS, SERRE-LIVRES, 1883 | Bronze à patine brune | $17,555 | Osenat | May 2017 |
| 2 | Elephant Bookends, 1920 | A Pair of Bronze 'Elephant' Bookends, circa 1920 | $12,500 | Christie's | Mar 2011 |
| 3 | Pan and Maidens, 1925 | Bronze | $11,991 | Bonhams | Nov 2009 |
| 4 | Serre-livres aux ours polaires | Patinated bronze | $9,654 | Tajan | Nov 2020 |
| 5 | Sitting Bear (bookends), 1940 | Bronze | $8,190 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Éléphant et son petit | Épreuve en bronze patiné à cire perdue | $8,132 | Ader | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Éléphants, 1939 | Bronze | $8,069 | Artcurial | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | A PAIR OF BRONZE ELEPHANT BOOKENDS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, 1883 | A Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends, early 20th century | $7,800 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 9 | ARY BITTER (1875-1960) & SUSSE FRÈRES (ÉDITEUR) Deux éléphants formant serre-livres, circa 1930, en bronze à patine brune, support..., circa 1930 | Bronze | $7,623 | Tajan | May 2018 |
| 10 | Nude | Bronze | $4,754 | Sotheby's | Jul 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 40 | $2,115 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $2,115 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,342 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Ary Bitter is a French artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,979. 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 Ary Bitter sold in 2026 for $3,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ary Bitter work is $1,979.
The median Ary Bitter sculpture sells for $2,393 across 43 lots.
The median Ary Bitter work on paper sells for $493 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ary Bitter sculptures typically sell for $1,871–$7,756 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $493 | $507 | 57.1% | 2021-12-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 58 | $2,393†‡ | $17,555 | 74.1% | 2026-07-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,798‡ | $17,555 | — | 2026-03-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,871–$7,756‡ | $2,533‡ | $17,555 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,088–$1,476† | $1,342† | $4,482 |
† 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 | $17,555 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $13,798‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $507 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $493 |
‡ 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 Ary Bitter worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ary Bitter work is $1,979. The median Ary Bitter sculpture sells for $2,393 across 43 lots. The median Ary Bitter work on paper sells for $493 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ary Bitter sculptures typically sell for $1,871–$7,756 (the middle half of 26 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 Ary Bitter sculpture?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ary Bitter sculpture is $2,393. 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 Ary Bitter's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ary Bitter sculpture is $17,555.
What is the average price of a small Ary Bitter sculpture?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ary Bitter sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,533, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Ary Bitter sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ary Bitter sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,342, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ary Bitter's auction record?
Ary Bitter's auction record is $17,555, set in 2017.
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