François Bret (1918–2004)
What is François Bret’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for François Bret at 5 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $72 including buyer’s premium (middle half $29–$115, n=9). The auction record is $458 for Nice (2026, Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nice, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $458 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Intérieur | Gouache | $115 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Paysage aux ruines | Gouache | $72 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Le Cap Roux, 1958 | Huile sur toile, signée en bas à gauche, contresignée, titrée et datée 1958 au dos | $3 | Artcurial | Apr 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Très important lot de dessins, gouaches, carnets, esquisses, calques, photographies | Drawings, gouaches, sketchbooks, sketches, tracing papers, photographs, drypoints and lithographs | $457 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | L'orchestre | Lithographie | $101 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | La partition | Lithographie | $29 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Table dressée | Lithographie | $29 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Bonaparte | Lithographie | $14 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Lettres patentes | Lithographie | $14 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $29 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $50 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
François Bret is a French artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $50. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by François Bret sold in 2026 for $457, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full François Bret record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View François Bret on OpeningBid →What is a François Bret work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Bret work is $50.
The median François Bret print sells for $26 across 6 lots.
The median François Bret painting sells for $458 across 3 lots.
The median François Bret work on paper sells for $115 across 3 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $26‡ | $101 | — | 2026-08-30 |
| Paintings | 4 | $458‡ | $759‡ | 75% | 2026-03-09 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $115‡ | $115‡ | — | 2026-07-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $457 | $457 | — | 2026-10-12 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
François Bret's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $26. Paintings (4 lots) median $458, record $759. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical François Bret painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $16–$29‡ | $26‡ | $101 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $759‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $458 |
| Photography | 2026 | $457 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $115‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $115 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $101 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $29 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a François Bret worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Bret work is $50. The median François Bret print sells for $26 across 6 lots. The median François Bret painting sells for $458 across 3 lots. The median François Bret work on paper sells for $115 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is François Bret's auction record?
François Bret's auction record is $759, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full François Bret record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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