> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/joseph-bail · updated 2026-11-02

# BAIL, Joseph (1862–1921)

## What is BAIL, Joseph’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for BAIL, Joseph at 16 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,826 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,624–$7,653, n=9). The auction record is $42,000 for Maid with Lemonade (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maid with Lemonade | — | $42,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | Sa première cigarette or Jeune fumeur, 1862 | Oil paint | $35,280 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 3 | The evening meal, 1862 | Oil on canvas | $35,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | Setting the Table | Oil on canvas | $33,750 | Sotheby's | Jan 2009 |
| 5 | By the Window | Oil paint | $30,480 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 6 | les taches quotidiennes | Oil on canvas | $30,446 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 7 | An Interior with Women Polishing Copper | Oil paint | $25,200 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Polishing the Copper | Oil paint | $25,200 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | A Copper Cauldron, Garlic and Onions | Oil paint | $16,380 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | The Kitchen Boy | Oil paint | $12,600 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $6,014 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $7,653 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,640 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


BAIL, Joseph is a French artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $6,930. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by BAIL, Joseph sold in 2026 for $8,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 BAIL, Joseph works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a BAIL, Joseph work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BAIL, Joseph work is $6,930.

The median BAIL, Joseph painting sells for $6,930 across 34 lots.

The median BAIL, Joseph work on paper sells for $155 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) BAIL, Joseph paintings typically sell for $4,051–$13,545 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $6,930‡ | $35,280 | 85% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $155‡ | $155‡ | — | 2026-07-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $35,280 | $42,000 | — | 2024-05-23 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,284–$8,780 | $3,733 | $35,280 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $4,051–$13,545‡ | $8,138‡ | $35,000 |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $35,280 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $35,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $155‡ |

‡ 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 BAIL, Joseph worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BAIL, Joseph work is $6,930. The median BAIL, Joseph painting sells for $6,930 across 34 lots. The median BAIL, Joseph work on paper sells for $155 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) BAIL, Joseph paintings typically sell for $4,051–$13,545 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a BAIL, Joseph painting?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BAIL, Joseph painting is $6,930. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is BAIL, Joseph's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BAIL, Joseph painting is $35,280.

### What is the average price of a medium BAIL, Joseph painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BAIL, Joseph painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,138, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small BAIL, Joseph painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small BAIL, Joseph painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,733, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is BAIL, Joseph's auction record?

BAIL, Joseph's auction record is $42,000, set in 2007.

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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, “BAIL, Joseph auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/joseph-bail (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.