> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/corneille · updated 2026-11-02

# Corneille (1922–2010)

Corneille is a Belgian artist with 555 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $611. 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 $1,447, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Corneille works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Corneille work worth?

Across 397 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Corneille work is $611.

The median Corneille print sells for $286 across 429 lots.

The median Corneille work on paper sells for $4,466 across 52 lots.

The median Corneille sculpture sells for $822 across 26 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Corneille prints typically sell for $178–$515 (the middle half of 284 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Corneille prints typically sell for $80–$316 (the middle half of 110 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 | 499 | $286†‡ | $20,000† | 86% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 40 | $32,171†‡ | $280,000† | 77.5% | 2022-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 76 | $4,466†‡ | $87,266 | 68.4% | 2025-04-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 41 | $822†‡ | $11,714 | 63.4% | 2024-12-01 |
| Photography | 1 | $200 | $200 | — | 2022-03-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 32 | $46,835†‡ | $280,000† | — | 2026-05-20 |

† 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 (499 lots) median $286 with 86% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $32,171, record $280,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $280,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Corneille painting sells for around 113× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 32 lots) the median is $46,835.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 110 | $80–$316†‡ | $181†‡ | $12,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 284 | $178–$515†‡ | $316†‡ | $20,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $467–$1,004†‡ | $611†‡ | $1,133‡ |

† 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) | 9 | $7,349–$30,569† | $7,903† | $49,371 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $18,692–$68,655†‡ | $39,802†‡ | $280,000† |

† 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) | 33 | $1,871–$6,090†‡ | $4,060†‡ | $59,488 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $7,006–$19,116†‡ | $10,069†‡ | $60,017 |

† 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) | 19 | $702–$1,469†‡ | $805†‡ | $6,115 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $817–$3,623‡ | $3,588‡ | $8,464‡ |

† 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 | 1997 | $280,000† |
| Paintings | 2009 | $89,134 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $87,266 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $60,017 |
| Prints & Editions | 1996 | $20,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 1997 | $20,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $11,714 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $8,464‡ |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Corneille worth?

Across 397 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Corneille work is $611. The median Corneille print sells for $286 across 429 lots. The median Corneille work on paper sells for $4,466 across 52 lots. The median Corneille sculpture sells for $822 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Corneille prints typically sell for $178–$515 (the middle half of 284 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Corneille prints typically sell for $80–$316 (the middle half of 110 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 429 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Corneille print is $286. 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 $20,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Corneille work on paper?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Corneille work on paper is $4,466. 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 $87,266.

### What is the average price of a Corneille sculpture?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Corneille sculpture is $822. 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 sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Corneille sculpture is $11,714.

### What is the average price of a medium Corneille print?

Based on 284 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Corneille print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $316, 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 110 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Corneille print (small (under 50 cm)) is $181, 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 $280,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $280,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Corneille auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/corneille (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.