Orville Bulman (1904–1978)
What is Orville Bulman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Orville Bulman at 13 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,000–$13,000, n=5). The auction record is $126,000 for Les Voilá Partis (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Voilá Partis, 1972 | Oil paint | $126,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |
| 2 | In the Jungle, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $75,000 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2021 |
| 3 | Le Jolis Ballon, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $51,819 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 4 | Vaisseau de ligne... Victorieux, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $44,000 | Cottone Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Entente Cordiale | Oil on canvas | $32,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Late For Duty | Oil on canvas | $25,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | Sans Souci, 1958 | Painting | $21,760 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | La Conche II | Oil on panel | $20,160 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Easy Rider & Au Clair De La Lune, 1973 | Oil on board | $20,000 | Cottone Auctions | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | La Barque Brumeaux | Oil on canvas | $17,775 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $12,900 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $14,075 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $10,625 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Orville Bulman is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $12,338. 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 Orville Bulman sold in 2025 for $12,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Orville Bulman work is $12,338.
The median Orville Bulman painting sells for $11,875 across 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $11,875†‡ | $126,000 | — | 2025-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $75,000 | $126,000 | — | 2021-05-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 14 | $5,895–$15,405†‡ | $10,312†‡ | $40,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $3,731–$18,771†‡ | $13,275†‡ | $126,000 |
† 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 | 2019 | $126,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $75,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Orville Bulman worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Orville Bulman work is $12,338. The median Orville Bulman painting sells for $11,875 across 37 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 Orville Bulman painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Orville Bulman painting is $11,875. 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 Orville Bulman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Orville Bulman painting is $126,000.
What is the average price of a medium Orville Bulman painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Orville Bulman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,275, 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 small Orville Bulman painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Orville Bulman painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,312, 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 Orville Bulman's auction record?
Orville Bulman's auction record is $126,000, set in 2019.
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