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

# Paulette BARDY (1914–1966)

## What is Paulette BARDY’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Paulette BARDY at 2 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $622 including buyer’s premium (middle half $393–$1,050, n=6). The auction record is $1,712 for Scène érotique sur la plage, préliminaires à l'ombrelle (2026, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scène érotique sur la plage, préliminaires à l'ombrelle | Huile sur panneau | $1,712 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Scène érotique de plage à trois personnages, 1920 | Huile sur carton | $1,612 | Ader | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Fellation sur la plage, 1920 | Huile sur carton | $1,209 | Ader | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Scène érotique sur la plage, l'accouplement | Huile sur panneau | $1,167 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Femme à l'ombrelle sur la plage | Huile sur panneau | $700 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Les Bouquinistes | Huile sur carton | $545 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Paris, la vendeuse de fleurs sur les boulevards | Huile sur carton | $342 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Paris, boulevard animé | Huile sur carton | $280 | Ader | Apr 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $933 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $933 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paulette BARDY is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $622.

A work by Paulette BARDY sold in 2026 for $700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paulette BARDY work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paulette BARDY work is $622.

The median Paulette BARDY painting sells for $933 across 8 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 | 8 | $933 | $1,712 | — | 2026-04-17 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $494–$1,310 | $933 | $1,712 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,712 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,612 |

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 Paulette BARDY worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paulette BARDY work is $622. The median Paulette BARDY painting sells for $933 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paulette BARDY's auction record?

Paulette BARDY's auction record is $1,712, set in 2026.

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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, “Paulette BARDY auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paulette-bardy (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.