Bernard Réquichot (1929–1961)
What is Bernard Réquichot’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Bernard Réquichot at 11 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,456 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,454–$29,927, n=7). The auction record is $63,530 for Sans titre (sculpture en anneaux de polystyrène) (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sans titre (sculpture en anneaux de polystyrène), 1961 | Polystyrène | $63,530 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 2 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1957 | Oil on canvas | $60,505 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 3 | Untitled (two sided) | Mixed media on panel (recto); oil on panel (verso) | $60,505 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Le puit des corps natals | Collage and oil on panel | $52,942 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 5 | Peinture, 1960 | Huile sur papier maroulfé sur toile | $37,555 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil and paper collage on panel) | Oil and paper collage on panel | $37,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2025 |
| 7 | Papiers choisis, 1961 | Fragments d'illustrations de revues découpés et collés sur contre-plaqué peint | $33,687 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 8 | Papiers choisis, 1957 | Oil and collages of fragments of cut and torn magazine illustrations on paper mounted on Masonite | $32,595 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Traces graphiques, 1958 | Huile sur toile | $32,286 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 10 | MER SEMEE D'ETOILES, 1955 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "Réquichot | $30,569 | Artcurial | Mar 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $16,458 |
| Other | 13 | $9,956 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $9,919 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $32,286 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $12,264 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $6,051 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Bernard Réquichot is a French artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $9,200. 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 Réquichot sold in 2026 for $27,259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Réquichot work is $9,200.
The median Bernard Réquichot work on paper sells for $8,607 across 28 lots.
The median Bernard Réquichot painting sells for $15,440 across 27 lots.
The median Bernard Réquichot sculpture sells for $63,530 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Réquichot work on papers typically sell for $3,316–$15,263 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $15,440† | $67,841 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $8,607†‡ | $50,413 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $63,530 | $63,530 | — | 2021-05-05 |
| Photography | 1 | $107† | $107† | — | 2024-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $62,018 | $67,841 | — | 2021-05-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,681–$8,798 | $7,563 | $17,475 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $7,025–$25,176† | $15,201† | $60,505 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $23,863–$45,249 | $37,500 | $67,841 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $3,316–$15,263†‡ | $9,540†‡ | $32,595 |
† 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 | 2016 | $67,841 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $63,530 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $60,505 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $50,413 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $39,610 |
| Photography | 2024 | $107† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernard Réquichot worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Réquichot work is $9,200. The median Bernard Réquichot work on paper sells for $8,607 across 28 lots. The median Bernard Réquichot painting sells for $15,440 across 27 lots. The median Bernard Réquichot sculpture sells for $63,530 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Réquichot work on papers typically sell for $3,316–$15,263 (the middle half of 20 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 Réquichot work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Réquichot work on paper is $8,607. 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 Réquichot's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Réquichot work on paper is $50,413.
What is the average price of a Bernard Réquichot painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Réquichot painting is $15,440. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bernard Réquichot's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Réquichot painting is $67,841.
What is the average price of a medium Bernard Réquichot work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernard Réquichot work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,540, 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 Réquichot painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernard Réquichot painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,201, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bernard Réquichot's auction record?
Bernard Réquichot's auction record is $67,841, set in 2016.
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