Emile Henri Bernard (1868–1941)
Emile Henri Bernard is a French artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,605. 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 Emile Henri Bernard sold in 2022 for $16,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Emile Henri Bernard on OpeningBid →What is a Emile Henri Bernard work worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Henri Bernard work is $4,605.
The median Emile Henri Bernard painting sells for $7,126 across 41 lots.
The median Emile Henri Bernard print sells for $825 across 11 lots.
The median Emile Henri Bernard work on paper sells for $1,423 across 12 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Emile Henri Bernard paintings typically sell for $3,717–$11,996 (the middle half of 28 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 | 28 | $825†‡ | $6,287 | 39.3% | 2023-05-11 |
| Paintings | 71 | $7,126†‡ | $435,233 | 57.7% | 2025-04-24 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $1,423‡ | $6,728‡ | 50% | 2025-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $188,204 | $435,233 | — | 2016-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emile Henri Bernard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $825 with 39.3% sell-through. Paintings (71 lots) median $7,126, record $435,233. A typical Emile Henri Bernard painting sells for around 8.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $188,204.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $187–$3,600†‡ | $825†‡ | $6,287 |
† 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) | 8 | $27,875–$177,369‡ | $47,518‡ | $435,233 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $3,717–$11,996†‡ | $5,931†‡ | $84,000 |
† 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) | 11 | $864–$2,584‡ | $1,416‡ | $6,728‡ |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $435,233 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $209,873 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $6,728‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $6,287 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,724 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,571 |
‡ 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 Emile Henri Bernard worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Henri Bernard work is $4,605. The median Emile Henri Bernard painting sells for $7,126 across 41 lots. The median Emile Henri Bernard print sells for $825 across 11 lots. The median Emile Henri Bernard work on paper sells for $1,423 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emile Henri Bernard paintings typically sell for $3,717–$11,996 (the middle half of 28 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 Emile Henri Bernard painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emile Henri Bernard painting is $7,126. 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 Emile Henri Bernard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emile Henri Bernard painting is $435,233.
What is the average price of a Emile Henri Bernard print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emile Henri Bernard print is $825. 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 Emile Henri Bernard's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emile Henri Bernard print is $6,287.
What is the average price of a Emile Henri Bernard work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emile Henri Bernard work on paper is $1,423. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emile Henri Bernard's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emile Henri Bernard work on paper is $6,728. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Emile Henri Bernard painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emile Henri Bernard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,931, 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 Emile Henri Bernard work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emile Henri Bernard work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emile Henri Bernard's auction record?
Emile Henri Bernard's auction record is $435,233, set in 2016.
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