Ferdinand Bonheur (1817–1899)
Ferdinand Bonheur is a French artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,590. 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 Bonheur is recorded as sold in 2023 for $2,610; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ferdinand Bonheur on OpeningBid →What is a Ferdinand Bonheur work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Bonheur work is $1,590.
The median Ferdinand Bonheur painting sells for $1,309 across 12 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 | 17 | $1,309† | $3,289 | 70.6% | 2020-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $668–$1,749† | $1,291† | $3,289 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $3,289 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,882 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ferdinand Bonheur worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Bonheur work is $1,590. The median Ferdinand Bonheur painting sells for $1,309 across 12 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 Bonheur painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Bonheur painting is $1,309. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ferdinand Bonheur's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Bonheur painting is $3,289.
What is the average price of a small Ferdinand Bonheur painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ferdinand Bonheur painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,291, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ferdinand Bonheur's auction record?
Ferdinand Bonheur's auction record is $4,439, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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