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Bernard Palissy (1510–1589)

What is Bernard Palissy’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Bernard Palissy at 5 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,408–$8,986, n=5). The auction record is $15,091 for PLAT EN FAIENCE VERNISSEE FRANCAISE DE LA FIN DU XVIEME - DEBUT DU XVIIEME SIECLE (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1PLAT EN FAIENCE VERNISSEE FRANCAISE DE LA FIN DU XVIEME - DEBUT DU XVIIEME SIECLEFaience vernissée (glazed earthenware)$15,091Christie'sMay 2020
2A Pré d'Auge or Manerbe glazed earthenware roof finial, early 17th centuryCeramic$11,982Sotheby'sSep 2025
3A Pré d'Auge or Manerbe glazed earthenware roof finial, early 17th centuryCeramic$8,986Sotheby'sSep 2025
4Follower of Bernard Palissy, French Normandy, Manerbe or Pré d’Auge, probaby from the ‘Maitre au Pied Ocre’ Workshop, circa 1600, 1600Glazed earthenware$5,040Sotheby'sFeb 2025
5Follower of Bernard Palissy | Suiveur de Bernard PalissyGlazed terracotta$4,408Sotheby'sNov 2024
6PLAT OVALE EN TERRE VERNISSÉE DU XIXe SIÈCLE, 19th centuryGlazed earthenware$910ArtcurialJun 2025
7Discours admirables, de la nature des eaux et fonteines, tant naturelles qu'artificielles, des metaux, des sels & salines, des pierres, des terres, du feu & des emaux. ON Y JOINT un TRIDENT de NeptuneBronze$674ArtcurialOct 2011
8Varied lot of ceramic dishes. Multi-coloured glazed earthenware. Three in the style of Bernard PalisMulti-coloured glazed earthenware$301Galerie BernaertsSep 2023

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures

Bernard Palissy is a France artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $5,040.

A work by Bernard Palissy sold in 2025 for $8,986, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Bernard Palissy work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Palissy work is $5,040.

The median Bernard Palissy sculpture sells for $674 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Sculpture & Installation1$674$674—2011-10-26

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Sculpture & Installation2011$674

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bernard Palissy worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Palissy work is $5,040. The median Bernard Palissy sculpture sells for $674 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Bernard Palissy's auction record?

Bernard Palissy's auction record is $15,091, set in 2020.

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