Barthélemy Prieur (1536–1611)
Barthélemy Prieur is a French artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $3,046. 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 Barthélemy Prieur sold in 2025 for $4,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barthélemy Prieur work is $3,046.
The median Barthélemy Prieur sculpture sells for $2,642 across 37 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Barthélemy Prieur sculptures typically sell for $975–$3,496 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 56 | $2,642†‡ | $403,200 | 66.1% | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $226,800† | $403,200 | — | 2024-01-30 |
† 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) | 27 | $975–$3,496†‡ | $2,531†‡ | $319,875 |
† 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 | 2023 | $403,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $319,875 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Barthélemy Prieur worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barthélemy Prieur work is $3,046. The median Barthélemy Prieur sculpture sells for $2,642 across 37 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Barthélemy Prieur sculptures typically sell for $975–$3,496 (the middle half of 27 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 Barthélemy Prieur sculpture?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barthélemy Prieur sculpture is $2,642. 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 Barthélemy Prieur's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barthélemy Prieur sculpture is $403,200.
What is the average price of a small Barthélemy Prieur sculpture?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barthélemy Prieur sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,531, 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 Barthélemy Prieur's auction record?
Barthélemy Prieur's auction record is $403,200, set in 2023.
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