Bruno Côté (1940–2010)
What is Bruno Côté’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Bruno Côté at 4 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,182 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,636–$3,673, n=12). The auction record is $7,214 for DETOUR, RIVIERE MALBAIE (2021, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DETOUR, RIVIERE MALBAIE | OIL ON MASONITE | $7,214 | Waddingtons | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | HIDDEN CAMP | Oil on masonite signed | $6,007 | Waddingtons | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | WATERWAY | Oil on masonite signed | $5,903 | Waddingtons | Apr 2018 |
| 4 | FIN DE JOURNÉE | Oil on hardboard signed lower right | $4,832 | Waddingtons | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | STE ITE, 1986 | Oil on hardboard | $4,392 | Waddingtons | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | At the Sea, N.B | Oil on board | $3,743 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Terrible Beauty | Oil on board | $3,649 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | St. Octave de Métis, 1991 | Oil on board | $3,467 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Pays Du Caribou | Oil on board | $3,208 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | WATERFALLS NORTH ONTARIO | Oil on hardboard signed lower right | $3,155 | Waddingtons | Oct 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $3,558 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $3,558 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Bruno Côté is a Canadian artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,467. 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 Bruno Côté sold in 2026 for $3,743, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Bruno Côté record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Bruno Côté on OpeningBid →What is a Bruno Côté work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruno Côté work is $3,467.
The median Bruno Côté painting sells for $3,600 across 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $3,600†‡ | $7,214 | — | 2026-02-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,555–$4,657†‡ | $3,600†‡ | $7,214 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,214 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $6,007 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bruno Côté worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruno Côté work is $3,467. The median Bruno Côté painting sells for $3,600 across 32 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 Bruno Côté painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruno Côté painting is $3,600. 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 Bruno Côté's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruno Côté painting is $7,214.
What is the average price of a medium Bruno Côté painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bruno Côté painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,600, 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 Bruno Côté's auction record?
Bruno Côté's auction record is $7,214, set in 2021.
See the full Bruno Côté record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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