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# Georges Bauquier (1910–1997)

## What is Georges Bauquier’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 140 auction results for Georges Bauquier at 5 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $910 including buyer’s premium (middle half $334–$3,035, n=99). The auction record is $45,521 for Baigneuses aux vases d’Arums (2025, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baigneuses aux vases d’Arums, 1950 | Huile sur toile | $45,521 | Ader | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Portrait de Picasso, 1951 | Crayon noir sur papier | $31,865 | Ader | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | La Partie de cartes, 1972 | Huile sur toile | $15,932 | Ader | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Composition, 1950 | Huile sur toile | $15,174 | Ader | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Pêcheurs bretons ou Les Ravaudeurs de filets, 1954 | Huile sur toile | $15,174 | Ader | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Portrait de Georges Braque, 1951 | Fusain sur papier | $11,380 | Ader | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Portrait d’Henri Matisse, 1953 | Encre sur papier | $10,622 | Ader | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Fenêtre ouverte sur Callian | Huile sur toile | $9,863 | Ader | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Portrait d’Elsa Triolet, 1953 | Encre sur papier | $9,104 | Ader | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Composition Tapis au point noué | Laines de couleur | $8,345 | Ader | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $2,731 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $715 |
| Other | 69 | $663 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $2,655 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 62 | $986 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $395 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 140 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Georges Bauquier is a French artist with 160 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,309.

A work by Georges Bauquier sold in 2026 for $1,495, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Georges Bauquier work worth?

Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Bauquier work is $1,309.

The median Georges Bauquier work on paper sells for $759 across 53 lots.

The median Georges Bauquier painting sells for $2,731 across 52 lots.

The median Georges Bauquier sculpture sells for $5,842 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Bauquier work on papers typically sell for $522–$3,035 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $2,731 | $45,521 | — | 2025-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $759 | $31,865 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $5,842 | $6,828 | — | 2025-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $15,174 | $45,521 | — | 2025-09-26 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,593–$4,704 | $2,883 | $15,174 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $1,745–$12,518 | $2,731 | $45,521 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $209–$1,005 | $493 | $3,945 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $522–$3,035 | $910 | $31,865 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $45,521 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $31,865 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $15,932 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $11,380 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,828 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,856 |

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 Georges Bauquier worth?

Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Bauquier work is $1,309. The median Georges Bauquier work on paper sells for $759 across 53 lots. The median Georges Bauquier painting sells for $2,731 across 52 lots. The median Georges Bauquier sculpture sells for $5,842 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Bauquier work on papers typically sell for $522–$3,035 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Georges Bauquier work on paper?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Bauquier work on paper is $759.

### What is Georges Bauquier's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Bauquier work on paper is $31,865.

### What is the average price of a Georges Bauquier painting?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Bauquier painting is $2,731.

### What is Georges Bauquier's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Bauquier painting is $45,521.

### What is the average price of a medium Georges Bauquier work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges Bauquier work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $910, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Georges Bauquier work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Bauquier work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $493, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Georges Bauquier's auction record?

Georges Bauquier's auction record is $45,521, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Georges Bauquier auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/georges-bauquier (updated 2026-11-02).

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.