Bernard Picart (1673–1733)
Bernard Picart is a French artist with 164 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,115. 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 Picart is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Picart work is $1,115.
The median Bernard Picart print sells for $222 across 14 lots.
The median Bernard Picart work on paper sells for $1,378 across 26 lots.
The median Bernard Picart painting sells for $4,297 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Picart work on papers typically sell for $940–$2,995 (the middle half of 22 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 | 120 | $222†‡ | $1,077 | 11.7% | 2025-10-18 |
| Paintings | 3 | $4,297 | $7,435 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $1,378†‡ | $19,129 | 74.3% | 2024-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,435 | $19,129 | — | 2024-03-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bernard Picart's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (120 lots) median $222 with 11.7% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $4,297, record $7,435. A typical Bernard Picart painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,435.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $132–$535†‡ | $208†‡ | $975 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $940–$2,995†‡ | $1,378†‡ | $19,129 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $19,129 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $7,435 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $6,795 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,297 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,077 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $975 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernard Picart worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Picart work is $1,115. The median Bernard Picart print sells for $222 across 14 lots. The median Bernard Picart work on paper sells for $1,378 across 26 lots. The median Bernard Picart painting sells for $4,297 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Picart work on papers typically sell for $940–$2,995 (the middle half of 22 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 Picart print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Picart print is $222. 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 Picart's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Picart print is $1,077.
What is the average price of a Bernard Picart work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Picart work on paper is $1,378. 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 Picart's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Picart work on paper is $19,129.
What is the average price of a small Bernard Picart work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernard Picart work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,378, 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 small Bernard Picart print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernard Picart print (small (under 50 cm)) is $208, 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 Picart's auction record?
Bernard Picart's auction record is $19,129, set in 2024.
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