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# Bernard Buffet, French (1928–1999)

Bernard Buffet, French is a French artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $597.

A work by Bernard Buffet, French sold in 2025 for $597, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bernard Buffet, French work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Buffet, French work is $597.

The median Bernard Buffet, French print sells for $545 across 17 lots.

The median Bernard Buffet, French work on paper sells for $23,447 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $545 | $1,078 | — | 2025-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $23,447 | $23,447 | — | 2025-05-29 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $419–$597 | $545 | $1,078 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $23,447 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,078 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $597 |

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 Buffet, French worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Buffet, French work is $597. The median Bernard Buffet, French print sells for $545 across 17 lots. The median Bernard Buffet, French work on paper sells for $23,447 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Bernard Buffet, French print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Buffet, French print is $545.

### What is Bernard Buffet, French's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Buffet, French print is $1,078.

### What is Bernard Buffet, French's auction record?

Bernard Buffet, French's auction record is $23,447, set in 2025.

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