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# Bernard Quentin (1923–2023)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 103 auction results for Bernard Quentin at 16 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $434 including buyer’s premium (middle half $201–$644, n=12). The auction record is $17,349 for Avanti Popolo III (2014, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avanti Popolo III, 1960 | Vinavil et collages sur bois | $17,349 | Ader | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | dining table, 1980 | Aluminum | $16,800 | Wright | Dec 2007 |
| 3 | Foule, 1960 | Huile et collage sur toile | $11,463 | Ader | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | Vacarme, 1961 | Technique mixte et collage sur toile | $7,552 | Ader | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Mur, 1953 | Huile sur toile | $7,417 | Ader | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Foule, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $6,743 | Ader | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | Bataille, 1953 | Huile sur toile | $5,125 | Ader | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | Composition, 1951 | Gouache | $4,316 | Ader | Sep 2023 |
| 9 | Composition, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $4,316 | Ader | Sep 2023 |
| 10 | Mot, 1962 | Huile sur carton toilé | $4,316 | Ader | Sep 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $1,498 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $1,152 |
| Other | 31 | $803 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $748 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $1,149 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $832 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $748 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 103 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bernard Quentin is a French artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $885. 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 Quentin sold in 2026 for $964, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Bernard Quentin works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Bernard Quentin work worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Quentin work is $885.

The median Bernard Quentin painting sells for $1,010 across 40 lots.

The median Bernard Quentin work on paper sells for $635 across 23 lots.

The median Bernard Quentin sculpture sells for $1,068 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Quentin paintings typically sell for $794–$3,709 (the middle half of 24 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 | 4 | $157† | $964 | — | 2026-06-19 |
| Paintings | 42 | $1,010†‡ | $11,463 | 95.2% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $635†‡ | $17,349 | 88.5% | 2026-09-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $1,068†‡ | $16,800 | 80% | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $9,508‡ | $17,349 | — | 2023-09-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Bernard Quentin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $157. Paintings (42 lots) median $1,010, record $11,463. A typical Bernard Quentin painting sells for around 6.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $9,508.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $794–$3,709†‡ | $982†‡ | $11,463 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $901–$3,132†‡ | $2,150†‡ | $7,552 |

† 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) | 15 | $301–$1,279†‡ | $564†‡ | $2,697 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $387–$1,926† | $848† | $4,316 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $878–$1,145†‡ | $991†‡ | $1,815 |

† 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 | 2014 | $17,349 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $16,800 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $11,463 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $7,552 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,316 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $2,675 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $964 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $174 |

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 Quentin worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Quentin work is $885. The median Bernard Quentin painting sells for $1,010 across 40 lots. The median Bernard Quentin work on paper sells for $635 across 23 lots. The median Bernard Quentin sculpture sells for $1,068 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Quentin paintings typically sell for $794–$3,709 (the middle half of 24 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 Quentin painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Quentin painting is $1,010. 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 Quentin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Quentin painting is $11,463.

### What is the average price of a Bernard Quentin work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Quentin work on paper is $635. 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 Quentin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Quentin work on paper is $17,349.

### What is the average price of a medium Bernard Quentin painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernard Quentin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $982, 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 Quentin work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernard Quentin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $564, 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 Quentin's auction record?

Bernard Quentin's auction record is $17,349, set in 2014.

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