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# Bernard Langlais (1921–1977)

Bernard Langlais is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,000.

A work by Bernard Langlais sold in 2025 for $6,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bernard Langlais work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Langlais work is $2,000.

The median Bernard Langlais sculpture sells for $2,000 across 10 lots.

The median Bernard Langlais painting sells for $4,716 across 2 lots.

The median Bernard Langlais work on paper sells for $6,500 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $4,716 | $8,450 | — | 2023-07-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | — | 2022-11-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $2,000 | $6,985 | 66.7% | 2025-07-17 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,000–$5,000 | $2,000 | $6,985 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $8,450 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,985 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $983 |

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 Langlais worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Langlais work is $2,000. The median Bernard Langlais sculpture sells for $2,000 across 10 lots. The median Bernard Langlais painting sells for $4,716 across 2 lots. The median Bernard Langlais work on paper sells for $6,500 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Bernard Langlais sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Langlais sculpture is $2,000.

### What is Bernard Langlais's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Langlais sculpture is $6,985.

### What is Bernard Langlais's auction record?

Bernard Langlais's auction record is $8,450, set in 2022.

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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.