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# 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.

**1 Barthélemy Prieur work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Barthélemy Prieur work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barthélemy Prieur auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barthelemy-prieur (updated 2026-11-03).

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.