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# Bernard Villemot (1911–1990)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 171 auction results for Bernard Villemot at 27 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $195 including buyer’s premium (middle half $138–$313, n=25). The auction record is $5,520 for ORANGINA (2010, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sports D'Hiver, 1954 | Lithograph, 1954, condition A; backed on linen | $3,319 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | [PARLY 2.], 1977 | Print | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2020 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ORANGINA, 1984 | Poster | $5,520 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2010 |
| 2 | BALLY, 1989 | Poster | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | WINTER SPORTS / FRANCE, 1954 | Print | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2021 |
| 4 | LES PARISIENNES, 1971 | Lithographs | $3,120 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2019 |
| 5 | Orangina, 1984 | Two-sheets | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2016 |
| 6 | Perrier c'est Fou, 1976 | Lithograph | $2,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Orangina: A la Pulpe D'Orange...Naturellement | Lithograph | $2,134 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Perrier c'est fou, 1981 | Lithograph | $2,040 | Bonhams | Jan 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 72 | $631 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $600 |
| Other | 33 | $437 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $1,060 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 77 | $499 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 171 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bernard Villemot is a French artist with 240 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $480. 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 Villemot sold in 2026 for $497, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Bernard Villemot work worth?

Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Villemot work is $480.

The median Bernard Villemot print sells for $480 across 129 lots.

The median Bernard Villemot work on paper sells for $437 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Villemot prints typically sell for $213–$780 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Bernard Villemot prints typically sell for $155–$1,381 (the middle half of 55 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 | 185 | $480†‡ | $5,520 | 69.7% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $437† | $900 | — | 2025-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $3,250† | $5,520 | — | 2023-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $213–$780†‡ | $490†‡ | $3,319 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 55 | $155–$1,381†‡ | $479†‡ | $5,520 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $5,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $5,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $900 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $729 |

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 Villemot worth?

Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Villemot work is $480. The median Bernard Villemot print sells for $480 across 129 lots. The median Bernard Villemot work on paper sells for $437 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Villemot prints typically sell for $213–$780 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Bernard Villemot prints typically sell for $155–$1,381 (the middle half of 55 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 Villemot print?

Based on 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Villemot print is $480. 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 Villemot's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Villemot print is $5,520.

### What is the average price of a medium Bernard Villemot print?

Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernard Villemot print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $490, 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 large Bernard Villemot print?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bernard Villemot print (large (over 120 cm)) is $479, 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 Villemot's auction record?

Bernard Villemot's auction record is $5,520, set in 2010.

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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 Villemot auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernard-villemot (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.