Christian Bérard (1902–1949)
What is Christian Bérard’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 266 auction results for Christian Bérard at 22 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,646 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,002–$24,568, n=18). The auction record is $1,038,174 for La Vierge Marie et ses deux pages (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Vierge Marie et ses deux pages, 1934 | Oil paint | $1,038,174 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Paravent à trois feuilles 'La Vierge Marie et ses deux pages', 1902 | Oil paint | $461,735 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 3 | La Jeune Fille endormie, 1944 | Suite de quatre toiles montées en paravent pour "La Jeune Fille endormie" | $161,523 | Christie's | Mar 2009 |
| 4 | SUITE DE QUATRE TOILES PEINTES MONTÉES EN PARAVENT À TROIS FEUILLES, 1940 | Huile sur toile | $137,970 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 5 | Les Musiciens, 1902 | Plaster | $128,380 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 6 | An Important Carpet for Nelson Rockefeller, 1939 | Hand-woven wool | $120,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Portrait of Horst P. Horst, 1902 | Oil paint | $108,000 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 8 | Portrait of a boy, 1902 | Oil paint | $101,264 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | AN AUBUSSON CARPET, 1939 | Hand-woven wool | $93,750 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 10 | An Important Carpet for Nelson Rockefeller, 1939 | Carpet | $89,600 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $23,031 |
| Works on paper | 123 | $1,875 |
| Other | 122 | $1,181 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $128,985 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $6,930 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 204 | $1,332 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 266 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Christian Bérard is a French artist with 307 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,529. 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 Christian Bérard is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,575; 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 259 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Bérard work is $1,529.
The median Christian Bérard work on paper sells for $1,181 across 190 lots.
The median Christian Bérard painting sells for $13,162 across 28 lots.
The median Christian Bérard print sells for $954 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Christian Bérard work on papers typically sell for $590–$2,597 (the middle half of 172 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 | 4 | $954 | $3,601 | 75% | 2024-03-22 |
| Paintings | 30 | $13,162† | $1M | 93.3% | 2025-10-06 |
| Works on Paper | 194 | $1,181† | $39,858 | 97.9% | 2026-05-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $128,380 | $128,380 | — | 2025-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $104,632 | $1M | — | 2026-06-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Christian Bérard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $954 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $13,162, record $1,038,174. A typical Christian Bérard painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $104,632.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,799–$16,332 | $9,780 | $33,059 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $7,515–$39,647 | $20,000 | $108,000 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 172 | $590–$2,597† | $1,181† | $39,858 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $983–$5,336 | $2,392 | $8,003 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $461,735 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $128,380 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $39,858 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $28,785 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,601 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $954 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Christian Bérard worth?
Across 259 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Bérard work is $1,529. The median Christian Bérard work on paper sells for $1,181 across 190 lots. The median Christian Bérard painting sells for $13,162 across 28 lots. The median Christian Bérard print sells for $954 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Christian Bérard work on papers typically sell for $590–$2,597 (the middle half of 172 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 Christian Bérard work on paper?
Based on 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Bérard work on paper is $1,181. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Christian Bérard's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Bérard work on paper is $39,858.
What is the average price of a Christian Bérard painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Bérard painting is $13,162. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Christian Bérard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Bérard painting is $1,038,174.
What is the average price of a small Christian Bérard work on paper?
Based on 172 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christian Bérard work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,181, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Christian Bérard work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Christian Bérard work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,392, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Christian Bérard's auction record?
Christian Bérard's auction record is $1,038,174, set in 2025.
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