Camille Bryen (1907–1977)
What is Camille Bryen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 229 auction results for Camille Bryen at 33 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,842 including buyer’s premium (middle half $534–$5,992, n=44). The auction record is $26,260 for Ultraflirt (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ultraflirt, 1964 | Huile sur toile | $26,260 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | FROTTIS BLEU | Huile sur toile | $25,035 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 3 | Red and Roll n° 140, 1956 | Huile sur toile | $23,107 | Ader | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1955 | Painting | $20,692 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Composition n°117, 1956 | Huile sur toile | $20,388 | Ader | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1973 | Oil on canvas | $19,391 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | Composition n°239, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $18,949 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | COMPOSITION, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $18,701 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2021 |
| 9 | L’Imparfait du subjonctif n° 254, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $18,350 | Ader | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Composition, 1958 | Huile sur toile | $17,971 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 65 | $6,791 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $2,507 |
| Other | 68 | $771 |
| Prints | 19 | $164 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $10,880 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 103 | $1,718 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 229 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Camille Bryen is a French artist with 342 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,957. 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 Camille Bryen sold in 2026 for $11,388, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Camille Bryen on OpeningBid →What is a Camille Bryen work worth?
Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Camille Bryen work is $1,957.
The median Camille Bryen work on paper sells for $1,434 across 66 lots.
The median Camille Bryen painting sells for $6,791 across 77 lots.
The median Camille Bryen print sells for $140 across 39 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Camille Bryen work on papers typically sell for $592–$2,753 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Camille Bryen paintings typically sell for $3,269–$6,667 (the middle half of 36 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 | 57 | $140†‡ | $16,971 | 68.4% | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 81 | $6,791†‡ | $28,756† | 95.1% | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 92 | $1,434†‡ | $10,880 | 71.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Photography | 2 | $523† | $728† | — | 2020-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $19,890† | $28,756† | — | 2026-03-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Camille Bryen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (57 lots) median $140 with 68.4% sell-through. Paintings (81 lots) median $6,791, record $28,756. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $28,756 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Camille Bryen painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $19,890.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $45–$366†‡ | $125†‡ | $1,559‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $70–$184†‡ | $136†‡ | $394 |
† 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) | 36 | $3,269–$6,667†‡ | $5,104†‡ | $20,692 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $7,958–$17,551†‡ | $11,834†‡ | $28,756† |
† 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) | 56 | $592–$2,753†‡ | $1,496†‡ | $9,924 |
† 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 | 1989 | $28,756† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $26,260 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $16,971 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $10,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $9,924 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $3,903 |
| Photography | 2020 | $728† |
| Photography | 2001 | $319 |
† 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 Camille Bryen worth?
Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Camille Bryen work is $1,957. The median Camille Bryen work on paper sells for $1,434 across 66 lots. The median Camille Bryen painting sells for $6,791 across 77 lots. The median Camille Bryen print sells for $140 across 39 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Camille Bryen work on papers typically sell for $592–$2,753 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Camille Bryen paintings typically sell for $3,269–$6,667 (the middle half of 36 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 Camille Bryen work on paper?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Camille Bryen work on paper is $1,434. 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 Camille Bryen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Camille Bryen work on paper is $10,880.
What is the average price of a Camille Bryen painting?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Camille Bryen painting is $6,791. 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 Camille Bryen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Camille Bryen painting is $28,756. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $28,756 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Camille Bryen print?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Camille Bryen print is $140. 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 Camille Bryen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Camille Bryen print is $16,971.
What is the average price of a small Camille Bryen work on paper?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Camille Bryen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,496, 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 Camille Bryen painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Camille Bryen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,104, 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 Camille Bryen's auction record?
Camille Bryen's auction record is $28,756, set in 1989. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $28,756 (buyer's premium not included).
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