Pierre Boncompain (b. 1938)
What is Pierre Boncompain’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Pierre Boncompain at 25 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $178 including buyer’s premium (middle half $166–$586, n=8). The auction record is $6,466 for Robe noire sur la terrasse rose (2015, Osenat). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robe noire sur la terrasse rose, 1938 | Huile sur toile | $6,466 | Osenat | Mar 2015 |
| 2 | Les Primevères, 1938 | Huile sur toile | $5,172 | Osenat | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | Nature morte à la table | Huile sur toile | $4,977 | Artcurial | Feb 2014 |
| 4 | NATURE MORTE AU COMPOTIER DE FRUITS | Oil on canvas | $4,737 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | Le Rêve, 1994 | Glazed ceramic | $3,805 | Tajan | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Bouquet Champêtre, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $3,538 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Nature morte au figues et prunes | Huile sur papier contrecollé sur toile | $3,537 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Une année à blé | Huile sur toile | $2,403 | Artcurial | Feb 2014 |
| 9 | LA FENÊTRE, 1962 | Huile sur toile | $2,339 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 10 | Nature morte | Huile sur toile | $2,193 | Artcurial | Feb 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $2,266 |
| Prints | 9 | $172 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,072 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $653 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Pierre Boncompain is a French artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,166. 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 Boncompain sold in 2026 for $1,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Boncompain work is $1,166.
The median Pierre Boncompain painting sells for $2,403 across 27 lots.
The median Pierre Boncompain print sells for $184 across 13 lots.
The median Pierre Boncompain work on paper sells for $1,487 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 | 15 | $184†‡ | $1,053‡ | 86.7% | 2026-09-11 |
| Paintings | 29 | $2,403†‡ | $6,466 | 93.1% | 2024-10-31 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,487‡ | $3,193‡ | 80% | 2019-12-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,317‡ | $6,466 | — | 2022-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pierre Boncompain's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $184 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $2,403, record $6,466. A typical Pierre Boncompain painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $6,317.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $163–$200† | $172† | $355 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,245–$2,978†‡ | $1,562†‡ | $3,537 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,025–$4,807†‡ | $3,838†‡ | $6,052‡ |
† 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 | 2015 | $6,466 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $6,317‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,193‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,023 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,053‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $355 |
‡ 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 Pierre Boncompain worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Boncompain work is $1,166. The median Pierre Boncompain painting sells for $2,403 across 27 lots. The median Pierre Boncompain print sells for $184 across 13 lots. The median Pierre Boncompain work on paper sells for $1,487 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 the average price of a Pierre Boncompain painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Boncompain painting is $2,403. 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 Pierre Boncompain's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Boncompain painting is $6,466.
What is the average price of a Pierre Boncompain print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Boncompain print is $184. 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 Pierre Boncompain's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Boncompain print is $1,053. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Pierre Boncompain painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Boncompain painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,838, 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 medium Pierre Boncompain print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Boncompain print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $172, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Pierre Boncompain's auction record?
Pierre Boncompain's auction record is $6,466, set in 2015.
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