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# Bernard Rancillac (1931–2021)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 134 auction results for Bernard Rancillac at 23 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,046 including buyer’s premium (middle half $220–$2,560, n=17). The auction record is $166,768 for L'ENTREE DU DIABLE A PANAM-CITY, (dyptique) (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'ENTREE DU DIABLE A PANAM-CITY, (dyptique), 1964 | Huile sur toile | $166,768 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Au mur de Watts, 1966 | Vinylique sur toile | $150,336 | Artcurial | Feb 2017 |
| 3 | Le secret de Morton, 1966 | Signée de l'initiale en bas à droite "R" | $110,077 | Artcurial | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | LATOUR DE CONTRÔLE, 1978 | Acrylique sur toile | $94,450 | Artcurial | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Anastasia chez son coiffeur a New York, 1970 | Acrylique sur toile | $75,888 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Li Noi i Lim li spo, 1931 | Huile sur toile Signée et datée en bas vers le centre Doublement titrée au dos 116 x | $42,402 | PIASA | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Un tour de clé, 1964 | Acrylic paint | $41,944 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | LES OMBRES I ET II (DYPTIQUE), 2001 | Chacune signée | $40,356 | Artcurial | Dec 2012 |
| 9 | ARCHIE SHEPP ET ROSWELL RUDD, 1976 | Acrylique sur toile | $35,740 | Artcurial | May 2010 |
| 10 | LE MEILLEUR MOMENT DU GP, (D'APRES PHOTO X), 1967 | Signée | $35,070 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $12,995 |
| Other | 44 | $3,838 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,927 |
| Prints | 14 | $246 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $9,693 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,919 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $541 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 134 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bernard Rancillac is a French artist with 213 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,994. 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 Rancillac sold in 2026 for $12,115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Bernard Rancillac works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Bernard Rancillac work worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Rancillac work is $3,994.

The median Bernard Rancillac painting sells for $12,461 across 44 lots.

The median Bernard Rancillac print sells for $240 across 22 lots.

The median Bernard Rancillac work on paper sells for $1,328 across 18 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Bernard Rancillac paintings typically sell for $9,367–$19,150 (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 | 37 | $240†‡ | $32,625† | 59.5% | 2026-06-30 |
| Paintings | 51 | $12,461†‡ | $166,768 | 86.3% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $1,328†‡ | $7,927 | 52.9% | 2026-06-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $6,587 | $6,587 | — | 2006-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $109,226‡ | $166,768 | — | 2021-10-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Bernard Rancillac's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $240 with 59.5% sell-through. Paintings (51 lots) median $12,461, record $166,768. A typical Bernard Rancillac painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $109,226.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $158–$467† | $207† | $700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $139–$569†‡ | $223†‡ | $1,156 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $4,765–$15,012† | $7,533† | $42,402 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $9,367–$19,150†‡ | $13,283†‡ | $150,336 |

† 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) | 7 | $394–$1,405† | $530† | $1,927 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $572–$2,802†‡ | $2,345†‡ | $5,446 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $166,768 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $150,336 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $32,625† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $7,927 |
| Photography | 2006 | $6,587 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $5,446 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $2,342 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Rancillac worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Rancillac work is $3,994. The median Bernard Rancillac painting sells for $12,461 across 44 lots. The median Bernard Rancillac print sells for $240 across 22 lots. The median Bernard Rancillac work on paper sells for $1,328 across 18 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Bernard Rancillac paintings typically sell for $9,367–$19,150 (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 Rancillac painting?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Rancillac painting is $12,461. 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 Rancillac's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Rancillac painting is $166,768.

### What is the average price of a Bernard Rancillac print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Rancillac print is $240. 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 Rancillac's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Rancillac print is $32,625. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,625 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Rancillac work on paper is $1,328. 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 Rancillac's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Rancillac work on paper is $7,927.

### What is the average price of a large Bernard Rancillac painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bernard Rancillac painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,283, 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 medium Bernard Rancillac print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernard Rancillac print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $223, 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 Rancillac's auction record?

Bernard Rancillac's auction record is $166,768, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.