Ernest Biéler (1863–1948)
Ernest Biéler is a Swiss artist with 198 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $9,948. 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 Ernest Biéler is recorded as sold in 2024 for $22,692; 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 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Biéler work is $9,948.
The median Ernest Biéler work on paper sells for $4,186 across 59 lots.
The median Ernest Biéler painting sells for $43,518 across 21 lots.
The median Ernest Biéler print sells for $451 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ernest Biéler work on papers typically sell for $1,222–$11,601 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Ernest Biéler work on papers typically sell for $4,086–$15,163 (the middle half of 22 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 | 10 | $451† | $722† | 50% | 2021-05-06 |
| Paintings | 30 | $43,518†‡ | $193,406 | 70% | 2024-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 91 | $4,186†‡ | $627,118 | 64.8% | 2025-11-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $156,391†‡ | $627,118 | — | 2022-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernest Biéler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $451 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $43,518, record $193,406. A typical Ernest Biéler painting sells for around 97× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $156,391.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $24,002–$75,751†‡ | $43,518†‡ | $193,406 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $16,901–$103,019†‡ | $24,785†‡ | $165,927 |
† 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) | 36 | $1,222–$11,601†‡ | $2,702†‡ | $301,313 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $4,086–$15,163†‡ | $9,924†‡ | $627,118 |
† 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 | $627,118 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $301,313 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $193,406 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $165,927 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $722† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $667† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest Biéler worth?
Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Biéler work is $9,948. The median Ernest Biéler work on paper sells for $4,186 across 59 lots. The median Ernest Biéler painting sells for $43,518 across 21 lots. The median Ernest Biéler print sells for $451 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ernest Biéler work on papers typically sell for $1,222–$11,601 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ernest Biéler work on papers typically sell for $4,086–$15,163 (the middle half of 22 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 Ernest Biéler work on paper?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Biéler work on paper is $4,186. 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 Ernest Biéler's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Biéler work on paper is $627,118.
What is the average price of a Ernest Biéler painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Biéler painting is $43,518. 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 Ernest Biéler's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Biéler painting is $193,406.
What is the average price of a small Ernest Biéler work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernest Biéler work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,702, 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 medium Ernest Biéler work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernest Biéler work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,924, 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 Ernest Biéler's auction record?
Ernest Biéler's auction record is $627,118, set in 2021.
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