Corneille (b. 1200)
What is Corneille’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,088 auction results for Corneille at 72 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $581 including buyer’s premium (middle half $404–$1,960, n=51). The auction record is $293,525 for Oiseaux (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oiseaux, 1948 | Gouache | $293,525 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Sur la route et dans le ciel le joyeux cortège, 1962 | Oil paint | $211,706 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | L'Orchestre de Jazz Be-Bop (Hommage à Charlie Parker) | — | $209,942 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Sur la route et dans le ciel le joyeux cortège | Huile sur toile | $189,526 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Corneille * (Cornelis van Beverloo), 1922 | Oil on canvas | $146,863 | Dorotheum | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Chien Aboyant à la Lune, 1950 | Signée et datée en bas à gauche "Corneille | $91,590 | Artcurial | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | Dépouillement (Dispossession), 1949 | Oil on canvas | $86,242 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 8 | Jardin avec Astres | Oil on canvas | $77,176 | Sotheby's | Jul 2009 |
| 9 | Première Verdure | Oil on canvas | $76,993 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 10 | Femme dans une Chambre | Oil on canvas | $76,685 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $35,776 |
| Works on paper | 54 | $6,373 |
| Sculpture | 24 | $1,624 |
| Other | 100 | $1,450 |
| Prints | 214 | $419 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $1,485 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 110 | $1,342 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 271 | $546 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,088 results from 72 houses · How we compute these figures
Corneille is a French artist with 1,500 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $764. 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 Corneille sold in 2026 for $34,385, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,024 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Corneille work is $764.
The median Corneille print sells for $370 across 509 lots.
The median Corneille work on paper sells for $2,774 across 124 lots.
The median Corneille painting sells for $27,398 across 102 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Corneille prints typically sell for $256–$569 (the middle half of 346 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Corneille prints typically sell for $181–$461 (the middle half of 93 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 | 653 | $370†‡ | $6,325† | 77.9% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 116 | $27,398†‡ | $211,706 | 87.9% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 159 | $2,774†‡ | $293,525 | 78% | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 67 | $1,401†‡ | $19,900 | 53.7% | 2024-11-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 54 | $60,684†‡ | $293,525 | — | 2025-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Corneille's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (653 lots) median $370 with 77.9% sell-through. Paintings (116 lots) median $27,398, record $211,706. A typical Corneille painting sells for around 74× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 54 lots) the median is $60,684.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 93 | $181–$461†‡ | $262†‡ | $3,540 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 346 | $256–$569†‡ | $389†‡ | $6,325† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $596–$1,106†‡ | $957†‡ | $2,976 |
† 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) | 20 | $5,103–$14,332†‡ | $9,380†‡ | $59,656 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $19,248–$54,961†‡ | $34,916†‡ | $211,706 |
† 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) | 84 | $1,173–$3,874†‡ | $2,228†‡ | $44,437 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $2,603–$10,807†‡ | $6,322†‡ | $62,146 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $918–$3,029†‡ | $1,596†‡ | $19,204 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $460–$1,332‡ | $543‡ | $8,626 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $293,525 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $211,706 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $147,094‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $62,146 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $19,900 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $19,204 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $6,325† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $4,684 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Corneille worth?
Across 1,024 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Corneille work is $764. The median Corneille print sells for $370 across 509 lots. The median Corneille work on paper sells for $2,774 across 124 lots. The median Corneille painting sells for $27,398 across 102 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Corneille prints typically sell for $256–$569 (the middle half of 346 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Corneille prints typically sell for $181–$461 (the middle half of 93 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 Corneille print?
Based on 509 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Corneille print is $370. 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 Corneille's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Corneille print is $6,325. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,325 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Corneille work on paper?
Based on 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Corneille work on paper is $2,774. 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 Corneille's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Corneille work on paper is $293,525.
What is the average price of a Corneille painting?
Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Corneille painting is $27,398. 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 Corneille's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Corneille painting is $211,706.
What is the average price of a medium Corneille print?
Based on 346 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Corneille print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $389, 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 Corneille print?
Based on 93 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Corneille print (small (under 50 cm)) is $262, 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 Corneille's auction record?
Corneille's auction record is $293,525, set in 2021.
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