Bernar Venet (b. 1941)
What is Bernar Venet’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 561 auction results for Bernar Venet at 51 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,424 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,060–$52,970, n=82). The auction record is $1,297,670 for Ligne indéterminée -1995 (2026, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ligne indéterminée -1995, 1995 | Pastel gras et collage sur papier | $1,297,670 | Artcurial | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | 221.5° Arc x 15, 2007 | Corten steel, in 2 parts | $877,000 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | 222.5° Arc x 13, 2012 | Corten steel, in 2 parts | $692,817 | Phillips | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Gerollter Stahl (Acier roulé), 1995 | Single, rolled steel band | $432,669 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Indeterminate Line, 1994 | Metal. Rolled steel | $396,675 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | 238.5° Arc x 2 | Corten steel | $393,506 | Sotheby's | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | 231.5° Arc x 4, 1999 | Rolled steel | $335,400 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| 8 | 212.5°Arc x 2 | Painted rolled steel | $321,184 | Sotheby's | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | Ligne indéterminée | Acier roulé | $314,370 | Sotheby's | May 2012 |
| 10 | 225.5 °Arc x 2, 1988 | Acier roulé | $312,728 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 143 | $75,235 |
| Paintings | 20 | $28,474 |
| Other | 84 | $22,620 |
| Works on paper | 68 | $17,436 |
| Prints | 141 | $3,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 117 | $80,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 192 | $8,495 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $6,796 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 561 results from 51 houses · How we compute these figures
Bernar Venet is a French artist with 687 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $16,277. 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 Bernar Venet sold in 2026 for $21,984, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 553 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernar Venet work is $16,277.
The median Bernar Venet print sells for $3,228 across 180 lots.
The median Bernar Venet sculpture sells for $57,147 across 175 lots.
The median Bernar Venet work on paper sells for $17,895 across 81 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bernar Venet prints typically sell for $2,446–$4,929 (the middle half of 112 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Bernar Venet sculptures typically sell for $22,197–$78,262 (the middle half of 64 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 | 197 | $3,228†‡ | $30,823 | 91.4% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 51 | $28,553† | $198,640 | 86.3% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 97 | $17,895†‡ | $1.3M | 83.5% | 2026-04-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 186 | $57,147†‡ | $877,000 | 94.1% | 2026-09-23 |
| Photography | 9 | $5,825‡ | $12,761‡ | 88.9% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 63 | $165,100 | $1.3M | — | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bernar Venet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (197 lots) median $3,228 with 91.4% sell-through. Paintings (51 lots) median $28,553, record $198,640. A typical Bernar Venet painting sells for around 8.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 63 lots) the median is $165,100.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $645–$2,496† | $1,504† | $16,580 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 112 | $2,446–$4,929†‡ | $3,439†‡ | $30,273 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $5,248–$11,278†‡ | $8,456†‡ | $30,823 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,513–$9,077 | $7,350 | $28,098 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $8,292–$27,992† | $13,960† | $55,029 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $35,083–$87,425 | $66,333 | $198,640 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,357–$6,704† | $3,609† | $1.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $8,190–$24,348† | $18,472† | $118,140 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $33,508–$70,915‡ | $53,281‡ | $124,078 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 44 | $27,912–$50,995†‡ | $41,960†‡ | $105,534 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 64 | $22,197–$78,262†‡ | $48,613†‡ | $180,134 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 53 | $135,489–$265,884† | $170,445† | $877,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1.3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $877,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $692,817 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $198,640 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $126,766 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $124,078 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $30,823 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $30,273 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernar Venet worth?
Across 553 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernar Venet work is $16,277. The median Bernar Venet print sells for $3,228 across 180 lots. The median Bernar Venet sculpture sells for $57,147 across 175 lots. The median Bernar Venet work on paper sells for $17,895 across 81 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernar Venet prints typically sell for $2,446–$4,929 (the middle half of 112 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bernar Venet sculptures typically sell for $22,197–$78,262 (the middle half of 64 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 Bernar Venet print?
Based on 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernar Venet print is $3,228. 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 Bernar Venet's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernar Venet print is $30,823.
What is the average price of a Bernar Venet sculpture?
Based on 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernar Venet sculpture is $57,147. 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 Bernar Venet's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernar Venet sculpture is $877,000.
What is the average price of a Bernar Venet work on paper?
Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernar Venet work on paper is $17,895. 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 Bernar Venet's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernar Venet work on paper is $1,297,670.
What is the average price of a medium Bernar Venet print?
Based on 112 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernar Venet print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,439, 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 Bernar Venet sculpture?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernar Venet sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $48,613, 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 Bernar Venet's auction record?
Bernar Venet's auction record is $1,297,670, set in 2026.
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