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# Émile-Antoine Bourdelle (1861–1929)

Émile-Antoine Bourdelle is a French artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $11,875. 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 Émile-Antoine Bourdelle sold in 2026 for $15,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Émile-Antoine Bourdelle works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Émile-Antoine Bourdelle work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Émile-Antoine Bourdelle work is $11,875.

The median Émile-Antoine Bourdelle sculpture sells for $19,634 across 52 lots.

The median Émile-Antoine Bourdelle work on paper sells for $1,780 across 8 lots.

The median Émile-Antoine Bourdelle print sells for $1,200 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Émile-Antoine Bourdelle sculptures typically sell for $6,091–$23,078 (the middle half of 26 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 | 3 | $1,200 | $1,396 | — | 2019-04-01 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,780‡ | $2,851 | — | 2026-06-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 67 | $19,634†‡ | $221,644 | 77.6% | 2026-10-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $177,243 | $301,000 | — | 2025-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $849–$2,756‡ | $1,780‡ | $2,851 |

‡ 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) | 26 | $6,091–$23,078† | $13,111† | $53,760 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $18,490–$90,111†‡ | $28,065†‡ | $177,243 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $221,644 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $198,582 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,851 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,806 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,396 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,200 |

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 Émile-Antoine Bourdelle worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Émile-Antoine Bourdelle work is $11,875. The median Émile-Antoine Bourdelle sculpture sells for $19,634 across 52 lots. The median Émile-Antoine Bourdelle work on paper sells for $1,780 across 8 lots. The median Émile-Antoine Bourdelle print sells for $1,200 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Émile-Antoine Bourdelle sculptures typically sell for $6,091–$23,078 (the middle half of 26 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 Émile-Antoine Bourdelle sculpture?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Émile-Antoine Bourdelle sculpture is $19,634. 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 Émile-Antoine Bourdelle's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Émile-Antoine Bourdelle sculpture is $221,644.

### What is the average price of a small Émile-Antoine Bourdelle sculpture?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Émile-Antoine Bourdelle sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,111, 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 Émile-Antoine Bourdelle sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Émile-Antoine Bourdelle sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,065, 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 Émile-Antoine Bourdelle's auction record?

Émile-Antoine Bourdelle's auction record is $301,000, set in 2007.

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

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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.