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# Bernard Plossu (b. 1945)

## What is Bernard Plossu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Bernard Plossu at 18 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $552 including buyer’s premium (middle half $292–$714, n=14). The auction record is $4,810 for Mexique, 65-66. Vinci 1840, Paris, 1978. Le mariage de Taïde, 1965. Sur la route de Guanagnalo, 1966. Sieste à Mexico, 1966. Portrait d’une amie, 1965. Un Mexicain, 1965. A la Lagunia (les puces de Mexico), 1965. Chiapas, 1966. Route mexicaine, 1966. Kayun, Indien Larando, 1966. Un ange au Mexique, 1965 (2023, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexique, 65-66. Vinci 1840, Paris, 1978. Le mariage de Taïde, 1965. Sur la route de Guanagnalo, 1966. Sieste à Mexico, 1966. Portrait d’une amie, 1965. Un Mexicain, 1965. A la Lagunia (les puces de Mexico), 1965. Chiapas, 1966. Route mexicaine, 1966. Kayun, Indien Larando, 1966. Un ange au Mexique, 1965 | 11 épreuves argentiques sous passe-partout (manque une épreuve), tirées par Philippe Salaùn | $4,810 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | L’énigme du temps, 1970 | Six (6) épreuves argentiques d’époque, montées sous un même passe-partout | $2,463 | Ader | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Mexico, 1965 | Tirage argentique d’époque | $1,805 | Tajan | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | early Morocco and France series, 1945 | Ink on verso | $1,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Marseille, 1975, circa 2000 | Gelatin silver print | $1,514 | Ader | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Krishna’s hand, 1980 | Épreuve Fresson d’époque | $1,376 | Ader | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Madrid [homme de dos], 1996 | Épreuve argentique | $1,260 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Un mexicain, 1965 | Épreuve argentique | $1,243 | Ader | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Nouveau - Mexique. Taos [murs], 1978 | Gelatin silver print | $1,099 | Ader | Nov 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico City, 1966, circa 2000 | Épreuve argentique | $1,400 | Ader | Nov 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 33 | $744 |
| Other | 10 | $326 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $693 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bernard Plossu is a Vietnamese artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $588. 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 Plossu sold in 2026 for $752, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Bernard Plossu work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Bernard Plossu work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Plossu work is $588.

The median Bernard Plossu photograph sells for $603 across 46 lots.

The median Bernard Plossu print sells for $750 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Plossu photographs typically sell for $383–$960 (the middle half of 42 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 | 1 | $750 | $750 | — | 2024-05-16 |
| Photography | 56 | $603† | $4,810 | 82.1% | 2026-01-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,463 | $4,810 | — | 2023-11-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $383–$960† | $603† | $2,463 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $4,810 |
| Photography | 2023 | $2,463 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $750 |

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 Plossu worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Plossu work is $588. The median Bernard Plossu photograph sells for $603 across 46 lots. The median Bernard Plossu print sells for $750 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Plossu photographs typically sell for $383–$960 (the middle half of 42 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 Plossu photograph?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Plossu photograph is $603. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bernard Plossu's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Plossu photograph is $4,810.

### What is the average price of a small Bernard Plossu photograph?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernard Plossu photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $603, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Bernard Plossu's auction record is $4,810, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bernard Plossu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernard-plossu (updated 2026-11-02).

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.