Faustin Besson (1821–1882)
Faustin Besson is a French artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,008. 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 Faustin Besson sold in 2018 for $2,403, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Faustin Besson on OpeningBid →What is a Faustin Besson work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Faustin Besson work is $2,008.
The median Faustin Besson painting sells for $1,690 across 8 lots.
The median Faustin Besson work on paper sells for $2,141 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $1,690‡ | $5,890 | 80% | 2018-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,141† | $2,141† | — | 2004-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,505–$2,403 | $2,252 | $5,890 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $5,890 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,403 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $2,141† |
† 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 Faustin Besson worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Faustin Besson work is $2,008. The median Faustin Besson painting sells for $1,690 across 8 lots. The median Faustin Besson work on paper sells for $2,141 across 1 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 Faustin Besson's auction record?
Faustin Besson's auction record is $40,070, set in 2015.
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