> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernest-boiceau · updated 2026-11-03

# BOICEAU, ERNEST (1881–1950)

## What is BOICEAU, ERNEST’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for BOICEAU, ERNEST at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,412 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,272–$138,857, n=6). The auction record is $485,100 for Pagode (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pagode, 1932 | Carpet | $485,100 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Tulipes | Rug | $478,800 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 3 | Carpet, circa 1930 | Hand-woven wool in point de crénely and point de mousse, cotton ground | $320,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | TAPIS, VERS 1920, VERS 1920 | En laine et coton, tissé au point de Cornelly | $291,270 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 5 | Tapis aux chevaux, vers 1929 | Wool | $196,073 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Pair of light columns, 1935 | Lacquered wood | $177,973 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Usines Rug, 1930 | Rug | $82,275 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | Cordelières, 1932 | Wove | $56,700 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Tapis, 1930 | Rug | $53,930 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 10 | Paire de fauteuils | Fauteuils | $31,069 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $28,125 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $82,275 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $11,314 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


BOICEAU, ERNEST is a French artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $29,597. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by BOICEAU, ERNEST sold in 2026 for $47,001, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BOICEAU, ERNEST work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BOICEAU, ERNEST work is $29,597.

The median BOICEAU, ERNEST painting sells for $1,523 across 1 lots.

The median BOICEAU, ERNEST photograph sells for $177,973 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,523 | $1,523 | 50% | 2019-12-10 |
| Photography | 1 | $177,973 | $177,973 | — | 2025-10-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $305,635 | $485,100 | — | 2026-04-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $177,973 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,523 |

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 BOICEAU, ERNEST worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BOICEAU, ERNEST work is $29,597. The median BOICEAU, ERNEST painting sells for $1,523 across 1 lots. The median BOICEAU, ERNEST photograph sells for $177,973 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BOICEAU, ERNEST's auction record?

BOICEAU, ERNEST's auction record is $485,100, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.