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# Bernard Cathelin (1919–2004)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $10,833 |
| Other | 18 | $4,240 |
| Prints | 145 | $432 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bernard Cathelin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernard-cathelin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.