> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/berthe-des-clayes · updated 2026-11-03

# Berthe Des Clayes (1877–1968)

## What is Berthe Des Clayes’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Berthe Des Clayes at 3 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $721 including buyer’s premium (middle half $384–$764, n=5). The auction record is $6,378 for THE RED MAPLE (2007, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE RED MAPLE | Oil on canvas signed 2112.0" x 25.0" (53.8 cm x 62.5 | $6,378 | Waddingtons | May 2007 |
| 2 | PATIENCE | Oil on canvas signed 16 ins x 12 ins | $6,243 | Waddingtons | May 2017 |
| 3 | HORSE AND SLEIGH ON WINTER ROAD | Oil on canvas signed 16 ins x 20.25 ins | $3,455 | Waddingtons | May 2015 |
| 4 | ROAD TO THE FARM | Pastel signed 734.0" x 912.0" (19.4 cm x 23.8 cm) Estima | $3,189 | Waddingtons | May 2007 |
| 5 | HAULING ICE | Oil on canvas signed 18 ins x 24 ins | $2,497 | Waddingtons | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | AN EARLY SNOW | Oil on board signed 8 ins x 10 ins | $2,164 | Waddingtons | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | UNTITLED (MY THIRSTY FRIEND) | OIL ON CANVAS | $1,816 | Waddingtons | Aug 2023 |
| 8 | SANDY COVE, NOVA SCOTIA | Oil on canvas signed 24 ins x 32 ins | $1,350 | Waddingtons | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | LOADING LOGS ON THE FARM | OIL ON CANVAS | $1,076 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | BACK TO THE FARM | Pastel signed 8 ins x 10 ins | $1,045 | Waddingtons | May 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $2,164 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $457 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,156 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $508 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Berthe Des Clayes is a Canadian artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $764.

A work by Berthe Des Clayes sold in 2026 for $764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Berthe Des Clayes work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Berthe Des Clayes work is $764.

The median Berthe Des Clayes work on paper sells for $460 across 43 lots.

The median Berthe Des Clayes painting sells for $2,164 across 28 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $2,164 | $6,378 | — | 2025-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $460 | $3,189 | 97.7% | 2026-04-02 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,467–$3,216 | $2,156 | $6,378 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $364–$880 | $460 | $3,189 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $6,378 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,243 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,189 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,045 |

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 Berthe Des Clayes worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Berthe Des Clayes work is $764. The median Berthe Des Clayes work on paper sells for $460 across 43 lots. The median Berthe Des Clayes painting sells for $2,164 across 28 lots.

### What is the average price of a Berthe Des Clayes work on paper?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Berthe Des Clayes work on paper is $460.

### What is Berthe Des Clayes's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Berthe Des Clayes work on paper is $3,189.

### What is the average price of a Berthe Des Clayes painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Berthe Des Clayes painting is $2,164.

### What is Berthe Des Clayes's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Berthe Des Clayes painting is $6,378.

### What is the average price of a small Berthe Des Clayes work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Berthe Des Clayes work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $460, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Berthe Des Clayes's auction record?

Berthe Des Clayes's auction record is $6,378, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Berthe Des Clayes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/berthe-des-clayes (updated 2026-11-03).

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.