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# Bernard Boutet de Monvel (1884–1949)

Bernard Boutet de Monvel is a French artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $845. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bernard Boutet de Monvel sold in 2022 for $35,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bernard Boutet de Monvel work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Boutet de Monvel work is $845.

The median Bernard Boutet de Monvel print sells for $575 across 5 lots.

The median Bernard Boutet de Monvel work on paper sells for $455 across 5 lots.

The median Bernard Boutet de Monvel painting sells for $14,484 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $575‡ | $1,375 | 71.4% | 2019-09-19 |
| Paintings | 5 | $14,484‡ | $180,306‡ | — | 2020-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $455‡ | $1,495 | 83.3% | 2021-01-21 |

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

Bernard Boutet de Monvel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $575 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $14,484, record $180,306. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Bernard Boutet de Monvel painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $8,909–$21,370‡ | $14,484‡ | $180,306‡ |

‡ 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) | 5 | $415–$558‡ | $455‡ | $1,495 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $180,306‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $21,370‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $1,495 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $845 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $558‡ |

‡ 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 Boutet de Monvel worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Boutet de Monvel work is $845. The median Bernard Boutet de Monvel print sells for $575 across 5 lots. The median Bernard Boutet de Monvel work on paper sells for $455 across 5 lots. The median Bernard Boutet de Monvel painting sells for $14,484 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bernard Boutet de Monvel's auction record?

Bernard Boutet de Monvel's auction record is $180,306, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bernard Boutet de Monvel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernard-boutet-de-monvel (updated 2026-11-01).

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.