Boucher
What is Boucher’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Boucher at 42 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $105 including buyer’s premium (middle half $90–$127, n=8). The auction record is $31,010 for A French pastoral tapestry (2000, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A French pastoral tapestry, circa 1900 | Tapestry | $31,010 | Christie's | Mar 2000 |
| 2 | A French pastoral tapestry, circa 1900 | Tapestry | $20,940 | Christie's | Oct 1999 |
| 3 | Figure of Venus | Bronze | $9,489 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 4 | A CONTINENTAL REVERSE GLASS-PAINTING OF A SHEPHERD AND SHEPHERDESS | Reverse glass-painting | $6,420 | Christie's | Mar 2001 |
| 5 | A Pastoral Classical Landscape, 19th c. | Oil on canvas | $3,840 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2005 |
| 6 | Deux tapisseries d’Aubusson de style XVIIIe d’après des cartons de Boucher, XIXe siècle | Aubusson tapisseries | $3,447 | Ader | Jan 2023 |
| 7 | LES BUVEURS DE LAIT AND LE PETIT PATISSIER, circa 1760 | Biscuit porcelain | $2,500 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 8 | Léda et le cygne, XIXe siècle | Huile sur toile | $2,250 | Art Valorem | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Pair of French Classical Revival Bronze Footed Urns, 20th century, each signed Boucher and depicting Pegasus and Bellerophon, on a tripod base and marble socle, ht. 18in., 20th century | Bronze | $2,185 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jul 1999 |
| 10 | A collection of three French gilt metal framed miniature paintings on ivory | Miniature paintings on ivory, gilt metal framed | $1,842 | Christie's | Dec 2003 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $749 |
| Paintings | 12 | $512 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $399 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,840 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $596 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $428 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 42 houses · How we compute these figures
Boucher is a French artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $508. 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 Boucher sold in 2026 for $742, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Boucher record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Boucher on OpeningBid →What is a Boucher work worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boucher work is $508.
The median Boucher print sells for $104 across 17 lots.
The median Boucher painting sells for $209 across 17 lots.
The median Boucher work on paper sells for $275 across 15 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 | 23 | $104†‡ | $1,273 | 73.9% | 2026-07-21 |
| Paintings | 20 | $209†‡ | $6,420 | 85% | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $275†‡ | $749 | 83.3% | 2026-09-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $399†‡ | $9,489 | — | 2023-08-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $15,214 | $31,010 | — | 2007-05-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Boucher's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $104 with 73.9% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $209, record $6,420. A typical Boucher painting sells for around 2.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $15,214.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $16–$233†‡ | $75†‡ | $1,273 |
† 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) | 7 | $111–$552†‡ | $147†‡ | $1,842 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $177–$2,250‡ | $596‡ | $6,420 |
† 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) | 11 | $131–$533†‡ | $179†‡ | $749 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $9,489 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $6,420 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $3,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,273 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $749 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $731 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $442† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Boucher worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boucher work is $508. The median Boucher print sells for $104 across 17 lots. The median Boucher painting sells for $209 across 17 lots. The median Boucher work on paper sells for $275 across 15 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 Boucher print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boucher print is $104. 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 Boucher's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Boucher print is $1,273.
What is the average price of a Boucher painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boucher painting is $209. 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 Boucher's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Boucher painting is $6,420.
What is the average price of a Boucher work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boucher work on paper is $275. 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 Boucher's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Boucher work on paper is $749.
What is the average price of a small Boucher work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Boucher work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $179, 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 Boucher's auction record?
Boucher's auction record is $31,010, set in 2000.
See the full Boucher record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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