Bernard Descamps (b. 1947)
What is Bernard Descamps’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Bernard Descamps at 4 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $169 including buyer’s premium (middle half $147–$310, n=8). The auction record is $1,656 for Madagascar. Vers Tuléar (2022, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madagascar. Vers Tuléar, 2009 | Épreuve argentique | $1,656 | Ader | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Fleuve Niger. Mali, 1997 | Épreuve argentique | $962 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Mont Atlas. Maroc, 1998 | Épreuve argentique d’époque, tirée par l’auteur | $825 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Sahara, 1982 | Épreuve argentique d’époque, virée au sulfure et tirée par l’auteur en 1984 | $687 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Sahara, 1984 | Épreuve argentique d'époque | $496 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | Zoo de Bâle, 1979 | Épreuve argentique d'époque, tirée par l'auteur | $419 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Interdit de photographier, 1978 | Épreuve argentique d'époque | $360 | Ader | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Étude, 1978 | Tirage argentique d'époque | $326 | Tajan | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | Étude, 1978 | Tirage argentique d'époque | $317 | Tajan | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | L'Etna au printemps, 1993 | Photograph | $310 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 18 | $314 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $314 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Bernard Descamps is an artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $314.
A work by Bernard Descamps sold in 2025 for $360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bernard Descamps on OpeningBid →What is a Bernard Descamps work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Descamps work is $314.
The median Bernard Descamps photograph sells for $314 across 18 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 20 | $314 | $1,656 | 90% | 2026-04-15 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $166–$476 | $314 | $1,656 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $1,656 |
| Photography | 2023 | $962 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernard Descamps worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Descamps work is $314. The median Bernard Descamps photograph sells for $314 across 18 lots.
What is the average price of a Bernard Descamps photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Descamps photograph is $314.
What is Bernard Descamps's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Descamps photograph is $1,656.
What is the average price of a small Bernard Descamps photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernard Descamps photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $314, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Bernard Descamps's auction record?
Bernard Descamps's auction record is $1,656, set in 2022.
See the full Bernard Descamps record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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