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# Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827–1901)

Isidore Jules Bonheur is a French artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,366. 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 Jules Bonheur is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,431; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Isidore Jules Bonheur work worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isidore Jules Bonheur work is $2,366.

The median Isidore Jules Bonheur sculpture sells for $2,206 across 87 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Isidore Jules Bonheur sculptures typically sell for $1,012–$3,736 (the middle half of 64 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 115 | $2,206†‡ | $42,373‡ | 75.7% | 2026-04-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $22,000†‡ | $42,373‡ | — | 2026-03-24 |

† 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) | 64 | $1,012–$3,736†‡ | $1,804†‡ | $22,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,946–$11,164†‡ | $4,169†‡ | $42,373‡ |

† 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 | 2026 | $42,373‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $22,000† |

† 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 Isidore Jules Bonheur worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isidore Jules Bonheur work is $2,366. The median Isidore Jules Bonheur sculpture sells for $2,206 across 87 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Isidore Jules Bonheur sculptures typically sell for $1,012–$3,736 (the middle half of 64 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 Isidore Jules Bonheur sculpture?

Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isidore Jules Bonheur sculpture is $2,206. 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 Jules Bonheur's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Isidore Jules Bonheur sculpture is $42,373. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Isidore Jules Bonheur sculpture?

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Isidore Jules Bonheur sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,804, 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 Isidore Jules Bonheur sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Isidore Jules Bonheur sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,169, 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 Jules Bonheur's auction record?

Isidore Jules Bonheur's auction record is $42,373, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Isidore Jules Bonheur auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/isidore-jules-bonheur (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.