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# Patrice Breteau (1942–2020)

## What is Patrice Breteau’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Patrice Breteau at 3 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $307 including buyer’s premium (middle half $231–$492, n=44). The auction record is $2,383 for Huit acryliques sur toiles portant la mention de maquette tapis (2026, Digard). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huit acryliques sur toiles portant la mention de maquette tapis | Acryliques sur toiles | $2,383 | Digard | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Départ, 1991 | Huile sur toile | $1,153 | Digard | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Manège III, 2002 | Acrylique sur toile | $1,153 | Digard | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Mirage, 1994 | Acrylique sur toile | $922 | Digard | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Meuble toupies | Acrylique sur toile | $692 | Digard | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Coming, 2012 | Acrylique sur toile | $646 | Digard | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Courbe, 2012 | Acrylique sur toile | $646 | Digard | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Star scape green, 2009 | Technique mixte sur toile | $615 | Digard | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Scope, 2012 | Acrylique sur toile | $553 | Digard | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Seul, 2012 | Acrylique sur toile | $538 | Digard | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $323 |
| Other | 11 | $307 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $461 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $307 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Patrice Breteau is a French artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $307. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Patrice Breteau sold in 2026 for $307, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Patrice Breteau work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrice Breteau work is $307.

The median Patrice Breteau painting sells for $338 across 39 lots.

The median Patrice Breteau sculpture sells for $277 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Patrice Breteau paintings typically sell for $231–$538 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $338† | $3,900† | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $277 | $277 | — | 2026-02-17 |
| Photography | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,383† | $3,900† | — | 2026-02-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $231–$538† | $338† | $2,383 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $231–$492† | $307† | $3,900† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,900† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,383 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $277 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Patrice Breteau worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrice Breteau work is $307. The median Patrice Breteau painting sells for $338 across 39 lots. The median Patrice Breteau sculpture sells for $277 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Patrice Breteau paintings typically sell for $231–$538 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Patrice Breteau painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrice Breteau painting is $338. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Patrice Breteau's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrice Breteau painting is $3,900. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,900 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Patrice Breteau painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrice Breteau painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $338, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Patrice Breteau's auction record?

Patrice Breteau's auction record is $3,900, set in 2016. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,900 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Patrice Breteau auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/patrice-breteau (updated 2026-11-03).

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.