Guy Bardone (1927–2015)
What is Guy Bardone’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 123 auction results for Guy Bardone at 40 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $153 including buyer’s premium (middle half $78–$459, n=21). The auction record is $8,288 for Les chardons de montagne (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les chardons de montagne, 1990 | Painting | $8,288 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Les Citronniers | Oil on canvas | $6,016 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Fenêtre au bouquet rose | Huile sur toile | $3,376 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| 4 | Soir de neige, Col de la Faucille | Huile sur toile | $2,609 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| 5 | LA BARQUE VERTE, CONCARNEAU, 1962 | Huile sur toile | $2,339 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | Jura, Maisons à Château-Chalon, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $1,841 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| 7 | CHEMISE ROSE, TAXCO, 1966 | Huile sur toile | $1,670 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | Montmartre, le Sacré-Cœur, 1957-1962 | Huile sur toile | $1,650 | Ader | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | Vallée de Sagogne | Huile sur toile | $1,515 | Tajan | Sep 2011 |
| 10 | Gulf de Porto, Corse | — | $1,440 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $1,115 |
| Other | 16 | $303 |
| Prints | 15 | $78 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $410 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $254 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 123 results from 40 houses · How we compute these figures
Guy Bardone is a French artist with 245 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $494. 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 Guy Bardone is recorded as sold in 2026 for $700; 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 Guy Bardone on OpeningBid →What is a Guy Bardone work worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Guy Bardone work is $494.
The median Guy Bardone painting sells for $1,650 across 51 lots.
The median Guy Bardone print sells for $79 across 28 lots.
The median Guy Bardone work on paper sells for $317 across 22 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Guy Bardone paintings typically sell for $865–$3,208 (the middle half of 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 34 | $79†‡ | $556† | 82.4% | 2026-09-04 |
| Paintings | 71 | $1,650†‡ | $17,380‡ | 71.8% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $317†‡ | $662‡ | — | 2026-04-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $8,288‡ | $17,380‡ | — | 2026-05-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Guy Bardone's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $79 with 82.4% sell-through. Paintings (71 lots) median $1,650, record $17,380. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Guy Bardone painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $8,288.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $17–$81‡ | $21‡ | $459 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $62–$150†‡ | $77†‡ | $556† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $865–$3,208†‡ | $1,426†‡ | $17,380‡ |
† 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) | 12 | $204–$306†‡ | $223†‡ | $464 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $335–$524†‡ | $467†‡ | $662‡ |
† 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 | 2017 | $17,380‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $13,843‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $662‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $556† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $538 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $459 |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Guy Bardone worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Guy Bardone work is $494. The median Guy Bardone painting sells for $1,650 across 51 lots. The median Guy Bardone print sells for $79 across 28 lots. The median Guy Bardone work on paper sells for $317 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Guy Bardone paintings typically sell for $865–$3,208 (the middle half of 39 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 Guy Bardone painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Guy Bardone painting is $1,650. 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 Guy Bardone's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Guy Bardone painting is $17,380. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Guy Bardone print?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Guy Bardone print is $79. 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 Guy Bardone's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Guy Bardone print is $556. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $556 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Guy Bardone work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Guy Bardone work on paper is $317. 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 Guy Bardone's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Guy Bardone work on paper is $662. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Guy Bardone painting?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Guy Bardone painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,426, 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 Guy Bardone print?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Guy Bardone print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $77, 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 Guy Bardone's auction record?
Guy Bardone's auction record is $17,380, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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