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# Bertrand Dorny (1931–2015)

## What is Bertrand Dorny’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 133 auction results for Bertrand Dorny at 31 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $326 including buyer’s premium (middle half $243–$409, n=14). The auction record is $1,438 for Konvolut von 9 Druckgrafiken (2019, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konvolut von 9 Druckgrafiken | Farbradierung auf Bütten | $1,438 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Rech Gia | — | $1,310 | Ader | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | Untitled (wood and acrylic construction), 1986 | Acrylic paint | $1,125 | Wright | Jan 2022 |
| 4 | Abstract composition | Two mixed media and collages on cardboard | $774 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Ohne Titel (Collage auf Holzplatte), 1985 | Collage auf Holzplatte | $681 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Xylomorphose n°154, 1983 | Relief en bois peint, fil de fer et collage | $612 | Ader | Feb 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Time Square et Broadway, 1988 | Aquatint | $1,003 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 2 | Damier, 1973 | Aquatinte en couleurs sur plaques découpées | $799 | Ader | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Connexion Erratique and Time Square | Two etchings with embossing in colours on wove | $722 | Roseberys London | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Abstracts | Two screenprints in colours with paper indent | $693 | Roseberys London | Feb 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $544 |
| Prints | 45 | $300 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $308 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $303 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 133 results from 31 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bertrand Dorny is a French artist with 164 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $237. 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 Bertrand Dorny sold in 2026 for $384, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Bertrand Dorny works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Bertrand Dorny work worth?

Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertrand Dorny work is $237.

The median Bertrand Dorny print sells for $222 across 85 lots.

The median Bertrand Dorny work on paper sells for $400 across 16 lots.

The median Bertrand Dorny painting sells for $408 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bertrand Dorny prints typically sell for $154–$312 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Bertrand Dorny prints typically sell for $166–$315 (the middle half of 28 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 | 95 | $222†‡ | $1,438 | 89.5% | 2026-10-02 |
| Paintings | 5 | $408†‡ | $1,125 | 80% | 2022-01-27 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $400† | $774 | 84.2% | 2026-01-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,000† | $1,000† | 25% | 2023-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $1,003† | $1,438 | — | 2023-10-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Bertrand Dorny's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (95 lots) median $222 with 89.5% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $408, record $1,125. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $1,003.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $166–$315† | $216† | $722 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $154–$312†‡ | $219†‡ | $1,438 |

† 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) | 14 | $228–$511† | $373† | $774 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,438 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,003 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $774 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $744† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $517† |

† 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 Bertrand Dorny worth?

Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertrand Dorny work is $237. The median Bertrand Dorny print sells for $222 across 85 lots. The median Bertrand Dorny work on paper sells for $400 across 16 lots. The median Bertrand Dorny painting sells for $408 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bertrand Dorny prints typically sell for $154–$312 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bertrand Dorny prints typically sell for $166–$315 (the middle half of 28 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 Bertrand Dorny print?

Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bertrand Dorny print is $222. 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 Bertrand Dorny's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bertrand Dorny print is $1,438.

### What is the average price of a Bertrand Dorny work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bertrand Dorny work on paper is $400. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bertrand Dorny's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bertrand Dorny work on paper is $774.

### What is the average price of a medium Bertrand Dorny print?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bertrand Dorny print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $219, 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 small Bertrand Dorny print?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bertrand Dorny print (small (under 50 cm)) is $216, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bertrand Dorny's auction record?

Bertrand Dorny's auction record is $1,438, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.