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# Bernard Boutet de Monvel (1881–1949)

## What is Bernard Boutet de Monvel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 146 auction results for Bernard Boutet de Monvel at 23 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,145 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,769–$45,487, n=11). The auction record is $2,720,660 for S.A.R. le Maharadjah d'Indore (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S.A.R. le Maharadjah d'Indore, 2001 | Painting | $2,720,660 | Sotheby's | Jan 2016 |
| 2 | Vue de New York, 1928 | Oil paint | $768,855 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | South Works Steel Mill in Chicago, Illinois, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $604,332 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Diane et Actéon, 1935 | Null | $460,520 | Sotheby's | Jan 2016 |
| 5 | Construction of the Roxy Theater, 1928 | Oil paint | $252,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Autoportrait à la palette, 1924 | Photograph | $160,039 | Sotheby's | Jan 2016 |
| 7 | Femme debout, Fez, 1918 | Toile | $133,910 | Sotheby's | Jan 2016 |
| 8 | Cactus | Oil paint | $115,682 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Ruelle a Fez, 1918 | Oil on canvas | $103,003 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2016 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autoportrait place Vendôme, 1932 | Gravure | $1,897,603 | Sotheby's | Jan 2016 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $38,400 |
| Other | 48 | $4,853 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $1,961 |
| Prints | 11 | $317 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $38,400 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $13,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $1,149 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 146 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bernard Boutet de Monvel is a French artist with 208 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,882. 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 Boutet de Monvel sold in 2026 for $4,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**24 Bernard Boutet de Monvel works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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

Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Boutet de Monvel work is $2,882.

The median Bernard Boutet de Monvel work on paper sells for $927 across 72 lots.

The median Bernard Boutet de Monvel painting sells for $41,500 across 34 lots.

The median Bernard Boutet de Monvel print sells for $562 across 23 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Boutet de Monvel work on papers typically sell for $385–$3,006 (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 | 28 | $562†‡ | $1.9M | 82.1% | 2022-10-05 |
| Paintings | 39 | $41,500 | $2.7M | 87.2% | 2026-03-07 |
| Works on Paper | 77 | $927‡ | $93,750 | 93.5% | 2026-06-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $604,332 | $604,332 | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Photography | 3 | $34,022 | $160,039 | — | 2016-01-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $252,000 | $2.7M | — | 2025-10-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Bernard Boutet de Monvel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $562 with 82.1% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $41,500, record $2,720,660. A typical Bernard Boutet de Monvel painting sells for around 74× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $252,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $300–$720†‡ | $317†‡ | $1,375 |

† 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) | 5 | $5,145–$11,336 | $10,440 | $55,188 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $14,553–$106,173 | $63,269 | $768,855 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $19,157–$42,680 | $38,400 | $44,595 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $385–$3,006‡ | $916‡ | $84,624 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,931–$10,725 | $6,350 | $93,750 |

‡ 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 | 2016 | $2.7M |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1.9M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $768,855 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $604,332 |
| Photography | 2016 | $160,039 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $93,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $84,624 |
| Photography | 2016 | $34,022 |

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 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Boutet de Monvel work is $2,882. The median Bernard Boutet de Monvel work on paper sells for $927 across 72 lots. The median Bernard Boutet de Monvel painting sells for $41,500 across 34 lots. The median Bernard Boutet de Monvel print sells for $562 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Boutet de Monvel work on papers typically sell for $385–$3,006 (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 Bernard Boutet de Monvel work on paper?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Boutet de Monvel work on paper is $927. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bernard Boutet de Monvel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Boutet de Monvel work on paper is $93,750.

### What is the average price of a Bernard Boutet de Monvel painting?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Boutet de Monvel painting is $41,500.

### What is Bernard Boutet de Monvel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Boutet de Monvel painting is $2,720,660.

### What is the average price of a Bernard Boutet de Monvel print?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Boutet de Monvel print is $562. 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 Boutet de Monvel's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Boutet de Monvel print is $1,897,603.

### What is the average price of a small Bernard Boutet de Monvel work on paper?

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernard Boutet de Monvel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $916, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Bernard Boutet de Monvel print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernard Boutet de Monvel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $317, 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 Boutet de Monvel's auction record?

Bernard Boutet de Monvel's auction record is $2,720,660, set in 2016.

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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.