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# Bernard Aubertin (1934–2015)

## What is Bernard Aubertin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 655 auction results for Bernard Aubertin at 54 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,811 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,568–$4,339, n=47). The auction record is $82,088 for Braises (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braises, 1985 | Acrylic paint | $82,088 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Monochrome rouge, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $64,020 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | MONOCHROME ROUGE, 1960 | Tin | $52,514 | Artcurial | May 2017 |
| 4 | Tableau Clous, 1934 | Acrylic and nails on board | $50,878 | Bonhams | Jul 2015 |
| 5 | Tableau Clous, 1934 | Acrylic and nails on board | $44,328 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | Tableau Clous, 1934 | Acrylic and nails on board | $42,234 | Bonhams | Feb 2015 |
| 7 | Allumettes, gouache and mixed media on assembled cardboards, 1934 | Gouache | $39,555 | Dorotheum | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Simplement rouge, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $38,110 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2017 |
| 9 | Clous 66 No 75, 1966 | A painted mixed media relief | $37,109 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | Tableau Clous (Nail Painting), 1969 | Acrylic on nails on panel | $35,831 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 212 | $7,571 |
| Sculpture | 12 | $6,567 |
| Other | 159 | $4,257 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,813 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $7,473 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 196 | $7,129 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 146 | $3,949 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 655 results from 54 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bernard Aubertin is a French artist with 1,396 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,007. 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 Bernard Aubertin sold in 2026 for $7,164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**15 Bernard Aubertin works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Bernard Aubertin work worth?

Across 649 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Aubertin work is $5,007.

The median Bernard Aubertin painting sells for $7,544 across 221 lots.

The median Bernard Aubertin work on paper sells for $1,123 across 54 lots.

The median Bernard Aubertin sculpture sells for $5,917 across 31 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Aubertin paintings typically sell for $7,066–$14,839 (the middle half of 110 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Aubertin paintings typically sell for $2,777–$10,016 (the middle half of 88 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 | 19 | $450†‡ | $8,112‡ | 68.4% | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 279 | $7,544†‡ | $64,020 | 79.2% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 81 | $1,123†‡ | $82,088 | 66.7% | 2026-09-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 38 | $5,917‡ | $22,748 | 81.6% | 2026-06-15 |
| Photography | 5 | $498† | $1,347 | 60% | 2016-06-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $31,020‡ | $82,088 | — | 2024-06-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Bernard Aubertin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $450 with 68.4% sell-through. Paintings (279 lots) median $7,544, record $64,020. A typical Bernard Aubertin painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $31,020.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $200–$4,534†‡ | $518†‡ | $8,112‡ |

† 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) | 88 | $2,777–$10,016†‡ | $4,794†‡ | $64,020 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 110 | $7,066–$14,839†‡ | $9,982†‡ | $50,878 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 26 | $246–$1,122†‡ | $529†‡ | $4,490 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,348–$5,582†‡ | $1,920†‡ | $82,088 |

† 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) | 9 | $3,031–$11,556‡ | $5,298‡ | $17,186 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,703–$7,852‡ | $5,758‡ | $13,313 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $82,088 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $64,020 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $52,514 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $22,748 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $19,638 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $15,159 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $8,112‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $5,794‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Bernard Aubertin worth?

Across 649 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Aubertin work is $5,007. The median Bernard Aubertin painting sells for $7,544 across 221 lots. The median Bernard Aubertin work on paper sells for $1,123 across 54 lots. The median Bernard Aubertin sculpture sells for $5,917 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Aubertin paintings typically sell for $7,066–$14,839 (the middle half of 110 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Aubertin paintings typically sell for $2,777–$10,016 (the middle half of 88 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 Bernard Aubertin painting?

Based on 221 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Aubertin painting is $7,544. 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 Bernard Aubertin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Aubertin painting is $64,020.

### What is the average price of a Bernard Aubertin work on paper?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Aubertin work on paper is $1,123. 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 Bernard Aubertin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Aubertin work on paper is $82,088.

### What is the average price of a Bernard Aubertin sculpture?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Aubertin sculpture is $5,917. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bernard Aubertin's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Aubertin sculpture is $22,748.

### What is the average price of a medium Bernard Aubertin painting?

Based on 110 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernard Aubertin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,982, 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 small Bernard Aubertin painting?

Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernard Aubertin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,794, 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 Bernard Aubertin's auction record?

Bernard Aubertin's auction record is $82,088, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.