Paul Albert Besnard (1849–1934)
Paul Albert Besnard is a French artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $593. 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 Paul Albert Besnard sold in 2024 for $3,090, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Albert Besnard on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Albert Besnard work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Albert Besnard work is $593.
The median Paul Albert Besnard work on paper sells for $496 across 4 lots.
The median Paul Albert Besnard painting sells for $1,729 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,729†‡ | $11,647† | 66.7% | 2024-11-13 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $496†‡ | $90,857‡ | 57.1% | 2019-12-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $90,857‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $11,647† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,090 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $593 |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Albert Besnard worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Albert Besnard work is $593. The median Paul Albert Besnard work on paper sells for $496 across 4 lots. The median Paul Albert Besnard painting sells for $1,729 across 4 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 Paul Albert Besnard's auction record?
Paul Albert Besnard's auction record is $90,857, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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