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# Bisson Freres (1814–1900)

## What is Bisson Freres’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Bisson Freres at 12 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,433 including buyer’s premium (middle half $439–$1,658, n=6). The auction record is $2,800 for La Piazzetta, Colonne St. Marc et St. Jean, Venice (2002, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Piazzetta, Colonne St. Marc et St. Jean, Venice | Print | $2,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2002 |
| 2 | La Piazzetta, Colonne St. Marc et St. Jean, Venice, circa 1860 | Albumen print | $2,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2002 |
| 3 | Strasbourg Cathedral Portal, circa 1858 | Albumen print | $2,700 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Firenze, Santa Maria del Fiore (il Duomo) ed il Campanile, 1855 | Crayon sur papier | $2,539 | Artcurial | May 2008 |
| 5 | Campo Santo, Pise, 1855 | Albumen print, mounted on board | $1,852 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 6 | La Seine vue du Louvre, 1850 | Tirage sur papier salé. Fin des années 1850. Cachet du photographe sur le montage | $1,767 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 7 | A photographic album by Bisson Frères | Leather | $1,677 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Détails des sculptures gothiques de la cathédrale d'Amiens | Albumen prints, mounted on card, signed in pencil, numbered 29 to 42 (except 35) and captioned on a printed label | $1,600 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Savoie, Le Mont Maudit, circa 1860 | Albumen print | $1,277 | Christie's | May 2004 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Mont Blanc et glacier des Bossons, circa 1862 | Glass negative | $1,266 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 19 | $425 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $296 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bisson Freres is a French artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $771. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bisson Freres sold in 2026 for $2,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Bisson Freres work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Bisson Freres work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bisson Freres work is $771.

The median Bisson Freres photograph sells for $623 across 27 lots.

The median Bisson Freres print sells for $1,820 across 2 lots.

The median Bisson Freres work on paper sells for $1,773 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bisson Freres photographs typically sell for $179–$1,274 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,820 | $2,800 | 66.7% | 2007-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,773 | $2,539 | — | 2008-05-27 |
| Photography | 41 | $623‡ | $3,885‡ | 65.9% | 2026-05-22 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $179–$1,274‡ | $416‡ | $3,885‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $3,885‡ |
| Photography | 2014 | $2,914‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $2,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,539 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,007 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $839 |

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

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 Bisson Freres worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bisson Freres work is $771. The median Bisson Freres photograph sells for $623 across 27 lots. The median Bisson Freres print sells for $1,820 across 2 lots. The median Bisson Freres work on paper sells for $1,773 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bisson Freres photographs typically sell for $179–$1,274 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Bisson Freres photograph?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bisson Freres photograph is $623. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bisson Freres's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bisson Freres photograph is $3,885. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Bisson Freres photograph?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bisson Freres photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bisson Freres's auction record?

Bisson Freres's auction record is $3,885, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Bisson Freres auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bisson-freres (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.