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

# François Bocion (1828–1890)

## What is François Bocion’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 114 auction results for François Bocion at 7 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,498 including buyer’s premium (middle half $637–$2,641, n=6). The auction record is $211,642 for LE CHÂTEAU DE GLÉROLLES À RIVAZ THE CASTLE OF GLEROLLES NEAR RIVAZ (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LE CHÂTEAU DE GLÉROLLES À RIVAZ THE CASTLE OF GLEROLLES NEAR RIVAZ | Öl auf Leinwand | $211,642 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Le Quai des Esclavons, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $105,136 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | Le Château de Glérolles à Rivaz | Oil on canvas | $69,408 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | Le port de Venise, 1882 | Oil on canvas | $48,992 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Scène lémanique à Tourronde, 1863 | Oil on panel | $42,156 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Les quais de Vevey, 1887 | Oil on canvas | $38,988 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | Le repas des cygnes, 1883 | Oil paint | $33,594 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Le port d'Yvoire, 1884 | Oil on canvas | $30,795 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Venice | Oil on canvas | $28,675 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Cully | Oil on canvas laid down on cardboard | $26,284 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $24,276 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $48,992 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $10,077 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 114 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


François Bocion is a Swiss artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $9,299. 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 François Bocion is recorded as sold in 2025 for $34,755; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a François Bocion work worth?

Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Bocion work is $9,299.

The median François Bocion painting sells for $11,422 across 89 lots.

The median François Bocion work on paper sells for $825 across 24 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) François Bocion paintings typically sell for $5,025–$17,564 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) François Bocion work on papers typically sell for $497–$1,507 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 126 | $11,422†‡ | $207,861† | 70.6% | 2026-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $825†‡ | $14,606‡ | 57.1% | 2026-09-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $131,809†‡ | $211,642 | — | 2020-06-30 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $5,025–$17,564†‡ | $9,461†‡ | $43,956† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $35,997–$92,144†‡ | $47,641†‡ | $207,861† |

† 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) | 24 | $497–$1,507†‡ | $825†‡ | $14,606‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $207,861† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $131,951† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $14,606‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,815† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 François Bocion worth?

Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Bocion work is $9,299. The median François Bocion painting sells for $11,422 across 89 lots. The median François Bocion work on paper sells for $825 across 24 lots. Small (under 50 cm) François Bocion paintings typically sell for $5,025–$17,564 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) François Bocion work on papers typically sell for $497–$1,507 (the middle half of 24 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 François Bocion painting?

Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Bocion painting is $11,422. 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 François Bocion's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François Bocion painting is $207,861. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $207,861 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a François Bocion work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Bocion work on paper is $825. 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 François Bocion's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François Bocion work on paper is $14,606. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small François Bocion painting?

Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François Bocion painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,461, 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 small François Bocion work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François Bocion work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $825, 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 François Bocion's auction record?

François Bocion's auction record is $211,642, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “François Bocion auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francois-bocion (updated 2026-11-03).

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.