Bernard Charoy (1931–2024)
What is Bernard Charoy’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Bernard Charoy at 11 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $244 including buyer’s premium (middle half $89–$244, n=5). The auction record is $1,955 for Girl in a white dress (2021, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girl in a white dress | Oil on canvas | $1,955 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jul 2021 |
| 2 | Jeune fille au chignon | Huile sur toile, signée en bas à droite | $1,323 | Art Valorem | Mar 2019 |
| 3 | Coffee | Oil on canvas | $1,291 | Flandersauctions | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Hubert, c'est comme au cinéma, 1931 | Gouache sur papier | $1,176 | Osenat | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | Le lever de Jocelyne, aquarelle et gouache | Aquarelle et gouache | $1,167 | Osenat | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | NORBERT, VOULEZ-VOUS ME DONNER D'AUTRES IMAGES..., 1931 | Aquarelle et gouache s ignée en bas à gauche | $1,164 | Osenat | Mar 2013 |
| 7 | ADRIEN, TOUT LE MONDE REGARDE MON CHIEN !, 1931 | Encre de Chine et aquarelle sur papier | $1,161 | Osenat | Jan 2015 |
| 8 | ADRIEN, VENEZ M'ATTACHER, 1931 | Encre de Chine et aquarelle | $968 | Osenat | Mar 2017 |
| 9 | Joséphine, 1977 | Huile et crayon sur toile | $900 | Ader | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | La Dame au collier | Acrylique sur toile | $825 | Ader | Sep 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $863 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $968 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Bernard Charoy is a French artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,971. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bernard Charoy is recorded as sold in 2024 for $9,519; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bernard Charoy on OpeningBid →What is a Bernard Charoy work worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Charoy work is $3,971.
The median Bernard Charoy painting sells for $9,020 across 44 lots.
The median Bernard Charoy work on paper sells for $1,166 across 6 lots.
The median Bernard Charoy print sells for $89 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Charoy paintings typically sell for $2,111–$15,870 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 | 4 | $89 | $244 | 75% | 2026-04-30 |
| Paintings | 67 | $9,020‡ | $30,364‡ | 65.7% | 2025-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,166‡ | $1,236‡ | 54.5% | 2020-07-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $21,232‡ | $30,364‡ | — | 2020-12-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bernard Charoy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $89 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (67 lots) median $9,020, record $30,364. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Bernard Charoy painting sells for around 101× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $21,232.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $6,262–$9,749‡ | $7,900‡ | $16,851‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $2,111–$15,870‡ | $12,072‡ | $30,364‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,160–$1,167 | $1,164 | $1,176 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $30,364‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $23,504‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,236‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,176 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $244 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $89 |
‡ 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 Charoy worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Charoy work is $3,971. The median Bernard Charoy painting sells for $9,020 across 44 lots. The median Bernard Charoy work on paper sells for $1,166 across 6 lots. The median Bernard Charoy print sells for $89 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Charoy paintings typically sell for $2,111–$15,870 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Bernard Charoy painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Charoy painting is $9,020. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bernard Charoy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Charoy painting is $30,364. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Bernard Charoy work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Charoy work on paper is $1,166. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bernard Charoy's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Charoy work on paper is $1,236. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Bernard Charoy painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernard Charoy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bernard Charoy's auction record?
Bernard Charoy's auction record is $30,364, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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