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# Pierre Bayle (1945–2004)

## What is Pierre Bayle’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Pierre Bayle at 15 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,218 including buyer’s premium (middle half $884–$2,054, n=8). The auction record is $10,804 for Coffret aux hippopotames (2014, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coffret aux hippopotames, 1996 | Terre sigillée engobée et enfumée orange et noire | $10,804 | Tajan | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | Vase canope aux scarabées, 1991 | Enameled earthenware | $9,455 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Colonne à lame, 1988 | Earthenware with terra sigillata technique | $8,861 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | A large clay vase | En terre sigillée engobée, enfumée ocre et anthracite | $6,635 | Tajan | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | Vase canope aux scarabées, 1991 | Terre sigillée engobée et enfumée | $6,371 | Tajan | Nov 2012 |
| 6 | Pierre Bayle (1945-2004), 1980 | Terre de faïence blanche, sigillée, engobée puis fumée | $6,024 | PIASA | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | PIERRE BAYLE (1945-2004), 1984 | Terre sigillée engobée et enfumée beige, brune, orange et anthracite | $5,481 | Tajan | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | Capsule, 1990 | En terre sigillée engobée et enfumée orange et anthracite | $5,300 | Tajan | Mar 2016 |
| 9 | Canope Mana, 1997 | Épreuve en terre sigillée, fumée et aux engobes | $5,136 | Ader | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Quatre Olives, 1990 | Architectural terracotta | $4,833 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 51 | $2,054 |
| Sculpture | 14 | $1,685 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $4,512 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $1,856 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pierre Bayle is a French artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,842. 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 Pierre Bayle sold in 2024 for $6,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Pierre Bayle work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Pierre Bayle on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-bayle?ref=kg:pierre-bayle) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Pierre Bayle work worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Bayle work is $1,842.

The median Pierre Bayle sculpture sells for $1,612 across 12 lots.

The median Pierre Bayle print sells for $355 across 1 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 | 2 | $355 | $355 | 50% | 2022-06-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $1,612 | $5,136 | 85.7% | 2025-10-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,158 | $10,804 | — | 2022-05-24 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $838–$1,930 | $1,612 | $5,136 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $5,136 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,934 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $355 |

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 Pierre Bayle worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Bayle work is $1,842. The median Pierre Bayle sculpture sells for $1,612 across 12 lots. The median Pierre Bayle print sells for $355 across 1 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 Pierre Bayle sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Bayle sculpture is $1,612.

### What is Pierre Bayle's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Bayle sculpture is $5,136.

### What is the average price of a small Pierre Bayle sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Bayle sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,612, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Pierre Bayle's auction record?

Pierre Bayle's auction record is $10,804, set in 2014.

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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, “Pierre Bayle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-bayle (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.