Bernard Cathelin (1919–2004)
What is Bernard Cathelin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 301 auction results for Bernard Cathelin at 51 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $732 including buyer’s premium (middle half $318–$3,484, n=63). The auction record is $34,625 for Katsura au printemps (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katsura au printemps, 1919 | Oil paint | $34,625 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 2 | Le bouquet sicilien, 1960 | Oil paint | $34,600 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 3 | Bouquet d'aromes à l'arbre, 1919 | Oil paint | $32,702 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 4 | Bouquet au fond gris, 1976 | Painting | $30,480 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Champ de colza en Ombrie, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $25,282 | Tajan | Feb 2024 |
| 6 | Dahlias au fond sombre | — | $23,750 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 7 | Roses blanches, pot de grès et bouteilles noires, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $23,476 | Tajan | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Roses d'Inde et kakis, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $23,380 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Branche de pommier, 1919 | Oil paint | $21,250 | Christie's | Sep 2009 |
| 10 | Bouquet rouge au pot blanc, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $20,782 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $10,833 |
| Other | 18 | $4,240 |
| Prints | 145 | $432 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $8,001 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 141 | $619 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $178 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 301 results from 51 houses · How we compute these figures
Bernard Cathelin is a French artist with 392 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $788. 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 Cathelin sold in 2026 for $5,801, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bernard Cathelin on OpeningBid →What is a Bernard Cathelin work worth?
Across 294 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Cathelin work is $788.
The median Bernard Cathelin print sells for $402 across 183 lots.
The median Bernard Cathelin painting sells for $12,486 across 86 lots.
The median Bernard Cathelin work on paper sells for $500 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Cathelin prints typically sell for $258–$724 (the middle half of 130 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Cathelin paintings typically sell for $6,004–$19,712 (the middle half of 50 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 | 215 | $402†‡ | $8,939 | 85.1% | 2026-10-28 |
| Paintings | 114 | $12,486†‡ | $108,141‡ | 75.4% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $500 | $681 | — | 2019-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $33,074†‡ | $108,141‡ | — | 2025-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bernard Cathelin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (215 lots) median $402 with 85.1% sell-through. Paintings (114 lots) median $12,486, record $108,141. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Bernard Cathelin painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $33,074.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $119–$398†‡ | $211†‡ | $2,515 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 130 | $258–$724†‡ | $416†‡ | $2,125 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $1,783–$5,424 | $3,865 | $8,939 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $6,004–$19,712†‡ | $11,145†‡ | $68,205‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $9,331–$23,746‡ | $14,521‡ | $108,141‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $108,141‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $68,205‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $8,939 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $8,260 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $681 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $318 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernard Cathelin worth?
Across 294 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Cathelin work is $788. The median Bernard Cathelin print sells for $402 across 183 lots. The median Bernard Cathelin painting sells for $12,486 across 86 lots. The median Bernard Cathelin work on paper sells for $500 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Cathelin prints typically sell for $258–$724 (the middle half of 130 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Cathelin paintings typically sell for $6,004–$19,712 (the middle half of 50 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 Cathelin print?
Based on 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Cathelin print is $402. 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 Cathelin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Cathelin print is $8,939.
What is the average price of a Bernard Cathelin painting?
Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Cathelin painting is $12,486. 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 Cathelin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Cathelin painting is $108,141. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Bernard Cathelin print?
Based on 130 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernard Cathelin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $416, 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 Bernard Cathelin painting?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernard Cathelin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,145, 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 Cathelin's auction record?
Bernard Cathelin's auction record is $108,141, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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