Berthe Morisot (1841–1895)
What is Berthe Morisot’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 232 auction results for Berthe Morisot at 27 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $30,610 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,783–$144,294, n=24). The auction record is $10,939,597 for Après le déjeuner (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Après le déjeuner, 1881 | Oil paint | $10,939,597 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 2 | Fillette portant un panier, 1888 | Oil paint | $5,310,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Femme et enfant au balcon, 1872 | Oil paint | $5,074,584 | Christie's | Feb 2017 |
| 4 | Femme à l'éventail | Oil on canvas | $4,365,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 5 | Julie rêveuse, 1893 | Oil paint | $3,180,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Femme en noir or Avant le théâtre, 1875 | Oil paint | $2,540,398 | Christie's | Feb 2017 |
| 7 | Dans la véranda, 1841 | Oil paint | $2,517,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 8 | Intérieur, 1872 | Oil paint | $2,485,669 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 9 | La jeune fille au chat, 1841 | Oil paint | $1,980,471 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 10 | Jeune fille à l'éventail, 1893 | Oil paint | $1,693,720 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $284,540 |
| Works on paper | 73 | $26,250 |
| Other | 47 | $8,351 |
| Prints | 32 | $800 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 71 | $245,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 128 | $9,981 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 232 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Berthe Morisot is a French artist with 275 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $25,000. 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 Berthe Morisot sold in 2026 for $740,976, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Berthe Morisot work is $25,000.
The median Berthe Morisot work on paper sells for $24,816 across 101 lots.
The median Berthe Morisot painting sells for $284,540 across 66 lots.
The median Berthe Morisot print sells for $734 across 50 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Berthe Morisot work on papers typically sell for $7,333–$34,467 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Berthe Morisot paintings typically sell for $261,125–$1,559,625 (the middle half of 44 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 | 53 | $734†‡ | $6,750 | 94.3% | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 72 | $284,540 | $10.9M | 91.7% | 2025-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 108 | $24,816‡ | $842,500 | 93.5% | 2026-10-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $32,002 | $32,002 | — | 2021-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 66 | $310,000 | $10.9M | — | 2026-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Berthe Morisot's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (53 lots) median $734 with 94.3% sell-through. Paintings (72 lots) median $284,540, record $10,939,597. A typical Berthe Morisot painting sells for around 388× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 66 lots) the median is $310,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $399–$1,375†‡ | $730†‡ | $6,750 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $80,432–$201,252 | $117,088 | $289,334 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $261,125–$1.6M | $519,198 | $10.9M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $7,333–$34,467‡ | $18,393‡ | $271,940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $24,166–$70,226 | $28,200 | $842,500 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $10.9M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $842,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $740,976 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $32,002 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $6,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $6,503 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Berthe Morisot worth?
Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Berthe Morisot work is $25,000. The median Berthe Morisot work on paper sells for $24,816 across 101 lots. The median Berthe Morisot painting sells for $284,540 across 66 lots. The median Berthe Morisot print sells for $734 across 50 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Berthe Morisot work on papers typically sell for $7,333–$34,467 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Berthe Morisot paintings typically sell for $261,125–$1,559,625 (the middle half of 44 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 Berthe Morisot work on paper?
Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Berthe Morisot work on paper is $24,816. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Berthe Morisot's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Berthe Morisot work on paper is $842,500.
What is the average price of a Berthe Morisot painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Berthe Morisot painting is $284,540.
What is Berthe Morisot's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Berthe Morisot painting is $10,939,597.
What is the average price of a Berthe Morisot print?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Berthe Morisot print is $734. 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 Berthe Morisot's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Berthe Morisot print is $6,750.
What is the average price of a small Berthe Morisot work on paper?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Berthe Morisot work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,393, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Berthe Morisot painting?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Berthe Morisot painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $519,198, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Berthe Morisot's auction record?
Berthe Morisot's auction record is $10,939,597, set in 2013.
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