Carle Vernet (1758–1836)
What is Carle Vernet’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Carle Vernet at 34 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $844 including buyer’s premium (middle half $312–$9,312, n=6). The auction record is $184,926 for Halte de deux cavaliers pendant une chasse à courre (2010, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halte de deux cavaliers pendant une chasse à courre, 1782 | Signée 'C | $184,926 | Artcurial | Jun 2010 |
| 2 | Le départ de l'écurie | Signée 'C | $135,791 | Artcurial | Jun 2010 |
| 3 | Napoléon et ses maréchaux lors d'une halte de chasse, 1804 | Watercolour | $47,347 | Artcurial | Mar 2015 |
| 4 | Napoleon on Horseback | Painting | $12,700 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 5 | L’Empereur Napoléon Ier à cheval, 1758 | Crayon noir | $12,125 | Osenat | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | La course et Fin de la course, 1836 | Paire d'aquarelles gouachées | $11,320 | Artcurial | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Tableaux historiques des campagnes d'Italie, reliure en maroquin vert, 1806 | Dessins au Salon en juillet | $7,038 | Osenat | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Portrait d'un Barouge, 1811 | Paper on a cardboard | $5,360 | Tajan | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | Cris de Paris, 1758 | Pewter | $5,270 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Course | Aquatint | $26,607 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $2,907 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $1,275 |
| Prints | 22 | $256 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $874 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $366 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Carle Vernet is a French artist with 129 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $485. 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 Carle Vernet is recorded as sold in 2026 for $11,731; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carle Vernet work is $485.
The median Carle Vernet print sells for $215 across 46 lots.
The median Carle Vernet work on paper sells for $1,213 across 17 lots.
The median Carle Vernet painting sells for $33,689 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carle Vernet prints typically sell for $35–$311 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Carle Vernet prints typically sell for $91–$710 (the middle half of 20 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 | 73 | $215†‡ | $26,607 | 63% | 2026-04-25 |
| Paintings | 7 | $33,689† | $184,926 | 85.7% | 2025-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $1,213†‡ | $12,125 | 70.8% | 2025-06-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $47,347† | $184,926 | — | 2025-07-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carle Vernet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (73 lots) median $215 with 63% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $33,689, record $184,926. A typical Carle Vernet painting sells for around 157× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $47,347.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $35–$311†‡ | $144†‡ | $3,534 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $91–$710†‡ | $287†‡ | $26,607 |
† 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) | 15 | $465–$2,259†‡ | $1,040†‡ | $12,125 |
† 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 | 2010 | $184,926 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $135,791 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $26,607 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $12,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $7,038 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $3,534 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carle Vernet worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carle Vernet work is $485. The median Carle Vernet print sells for $215 across 46 lots. The median Carle Vernet work on paper sells for $1,213 across 17 lots. The median Carle Vernet painting sells for $33,689 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carle Vernet prints typically sell for $35–$311 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Carle Vernet prints typically sell for $91–$710 (the middle half of 20 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 Carle Vernet print?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carle Vernet print is $215. 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 Carle Vernet's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carle Vernet print is $26,607.
What is the average price of a Carle Vernet work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carle Vernet work on paper is $1,213. 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 Carle Vernet's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carle Vernet work on paper is $12,125.
What is the average price of a small Carle Vernet print?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carle Vernet print (small (under 50 cm)) is $144, 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 medium Carle Vernet print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carle Vernet print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $287, 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 Carle Vernet's auction record?
Carle Vernet's auction record is $184,926, set in 2010.
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