Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810–1892)
What is Ferdinand Barbedienne’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 187 auction results for Ferdinand Barbedienne at 69 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $274–$600, n=21). The auction record is $454,030 for A FRENCH ‘JAPONISME’ SILVERED-BRONZE AQUARIUM AND PEDESTAL (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A FRENCH ‘JAPONISME’ SILVERED-BRONZE AQUARIUM AND PEDESTAL, 1880 | A FRENCH ‘JAPONISME’ SILVERED-BRONZE AQUARIUM AND PEDESTAL | $454,030 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | BY FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE, PARIS, CIRCA 1870, 1870 | Enamel | $104,329 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | BY FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE, DESIGNED BY LOUIS-CONSTANT SÉVIN, PARIS, CIRCA 1860-70 | Bronze | $79,192 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | BY FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY | Cloisonne enamel | $47,399 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | ATTRIBUTED TO FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE, PARIS, CIRCA 1880, 1880 | Cloisonne enamel | $44,239 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled | — | $34,375 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 7 | ATTRIBUÉE À ÉDOUARD LIÈVRE (1828-1886), ET FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE (1810-1892), PAIRE DE VASES, VERS 1880, circa 1880 | Bronze | $32,012 | Tajan | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE (1810-1892) FONDEUR, LOUIS-CONSTANT SEVIN (1821-1888) SCULPTEUR ORNEMANISTE, ET DESIRE ATTARGE (1820-1878) CIS... | Bronze | $29,427 | Tajan | Jun 2020 |
| 9 | Untitled | — | $28,125 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 10 | Amaltheia with the goat | Bronze, gilded; signed on base: "F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR"; maker's mark: "Reduction Mécanique, A. Collas Brevete" | $15,037 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 22 | $6,318 |
| Sculpture | 65 | $938 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $4,400 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $582 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 187 results from 69 houses · How we compute these figures
Ferdinand Barbedienne is a French artist with 224 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,743. 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 Ferdinand Barbedienne is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,245; 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 Ferdinand Barbedienne work is $1,743.
The median Ferdinand Barbedienne sculpture sells for $849 across 101 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Barbedienne sculptures typically sell for $326–$1,052 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Ferdinand Barbedienne sculptures typically sell for $938–$4,400 (the middle half of 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 140 | $849†‡ | $454,030 | 72.1% | 2026-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $49,949‡ | $454,030 | — | 2024-07-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $326–$1,052†‡ | $559†‡ | $52,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $938–$4,400†‡ | $2,051†‡ | $16,250 |
† 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 | $454,030 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $52,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ferdinand Barbedienne worth?
Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Barbedienne work is $1,743. The median Ferdinand Barbedienne sculpture sells for $849 across 101 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Barbedienne sculptures typically sell for $326–$1,052 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ferdinand Barbedienne sculptures typically sell for $938–$4,400 (the middle half of 33 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 Ferdinand Barbedienne sculpture?
Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Barbedienne sculpture is $849. 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 Ferdinand Barbedienne's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Barbedienne sculpture is $454,030.
What is the average price of a small Ferdinand Barbedienne sculpture?
Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ferdinand Barbedienne sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $559, 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 Ferdinand Barbedienne sculpture?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ferdinand Barbedienne sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,051, 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 Ferdinand Barbedienne's auction record?
Ferdinand Barbedienne's auction record is $454,030, set in 2020.
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