Isidore Bonheur (1827–1901)
Isidore Bonheur is a French artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,056. 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 Isidore Bonheur sold in 2022 for $5,926, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Isidore Bonheur on OpeningBid →What is a Isidore Bonheur work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isidore Bonheur work is $1,056.
The median Isidore Bonheur sculpture sells for $1,007 across 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 29 | $1,007†‡ | $22,088 | 79.3% | 2026-05-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $605–$1,787†‡ | $865†‡ | $6,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $800–$2,766†‡ | $1,534†‡ | $5,926 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $22,088 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $6,875 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Isidore Bonheur worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isidore Bonheur work is $1,056. The median Isidore Bonheur sculpture sells for $1,007 across 23 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 Isidore Bonheur sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isidore Bonheur sculpture is $1,007. 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 Isidore Bonheur's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Isidore Bonheur sculpture is $22,088.
What is the average price of a small Isidore Bonheur sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Isidore Bonheur sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $865, 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 Isidore Bonheur's auction record?
Isidore Bonheur's auction record is $22,088, set in 2009.
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