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# Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,532 auction results for Pierre Bonnard at 91 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,573 including buyer’s premium (middle half $879–$35,615, n=134). The auction record is $19,570,000 for La Terrasse ou Une terrasse à Grasse (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Terrasse ou Une terrasse à Grasse, 1867 | Oil paint | $19,570,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | Terrasse à Vernon, 1923 | Oil paint | $11,574,654 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 3 | LE PETIT DÉJEUNER, RADIATEUR | Oil on canvas | $9,114,499 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 4 | Deux corbeilles de fruits, 1935 | Oil paint | $8,528,000 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 5 | Vue du Cannet, 1927 | Oil paint | $6,694,570 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 6 | Deux corbeilles de fruits, 1935 | Oil paint | $6,660,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Intérieur (Appartement de Bonnard à Paris), 1914 | Oil paint | $6,612,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | Le petit déjeuner, 1936 | Oil paint | $6,242,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 9 | Intérieur avec des fleurs, 1919 | Oil paint | $5,392,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 10 | Panier de fruit, 1946 | Oil paint | $4,991,000 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 355 | $307,105 |
| Sculpture | 21 | $9,703 |
| Works on paper | 180 | $5,982 |
| Other | 225 | $4,198 |
| Prints | 519 | $1,665 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $437,992 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 339 | $185,721 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 861 | $3,410 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,532 results from 91 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pierre Bonnard is a Swiss artist with 2,078 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,103. 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 Bonnard sold in 2026 for $42,876, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**17 Pierre Bonnard works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Pierre Bonnard work worth?

Across 1,516 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Bonnard work is $4,103.

The median Pierre Bonnard print sells for $1,400 across 646 lots.

The median Pierre Bonnard work on paper sells for $5,340 across 391 lots.

The median Pierre Bonnard painting sells for $289,800 across 351 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Bonnard prints typically sell for $548–$2,579 (the middle half of 460 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Bonnard work on papers typically sell for $2,777–$12,957 (the middle half of 352 sold 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 | 847 | $1,400†‡ | $240,000 | 76.3% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 410 | $289,800†‡ | $19.6M | 85.6% | 2026-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 443 | $5,340†‡ | $2.5M | 88.3% | 2026-10-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 36 | $4,973† | $32,535 | 88.9% | 2026-06-30 |
| Photography | 2 | $31 | $31 | 50% | 2026-01-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 331 | $396,019†‡ | $19.6M | — | 2026-10-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Pierre Bonnard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (847 lots) median $1,400 with 76.3% sell-through. Paintings (410 lots) median $289,800, record $19,570,000. A typical Pierre Bonnard painting sells for around 207× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 331 lots) the median is $396,019.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 460 | $548–$2,579†‡ | $1,329†‡ | $116,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 131 | $1,050–$3,560†‡ | $2,400†‡ | $240,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $664–$20,058‡ | $3,680‡ | $77,852 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 124 | $73,060–$256,960†‡ | $123,000†‡ | $3.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 206 | $210,256–$875,829†‡ | $464,765†‡ | $11.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $437,992–$6.6M | $1.4M | $19.6M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 352 | $2,777–$12,957†‡ | $4,903†‡ | $2.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $45,494–$410,167‡ | $137,866‡ | $2.2M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $3,041–$13,276† | $5,445† | $32,535 |

† 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 | 2019 | $19.6M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $11.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2.2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $240,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $122,633 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $32,535 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $19,576 |

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 Bonnard worth?

Across 1,516 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Bonnard work is $4,103. The median Pierre Bonnard print sells for $1,400 across 646 lots. The median Pierre Bonnard work on paper sells for $5,340 across 391 lots. The median Pierre Bonnard painting sells for $289,800 across 351 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Bonnard prints typically sell for $548–$2,579 (the middle half of 460 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Bonnard work on papers typically sell for $2,777–$12,957 (the middle half of 352 sold 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 Bonnard print?

Based on 646 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Bonnard print is $1,400. 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 Bonnard's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Bonnard print is $240,000.

### What is the average price of a Pierre Bonnard work on paper?

Based on 391 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Bonnard work on paper is $5,340. 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 Bonnard's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Bonnard work on paper is $2,504,000.

### What is the average price of a Pierre Bonnard painting?

Based on 351 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Bonnard painting is $289,800. 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 Bonnard's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Bonnard painting is $19,570,000.

### What is the average price of a small Pierre Bonnard print?

Based on 460 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Bonnard print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,329, 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 small Pierre Bonnard work on paper?

Based on 352 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Bonnard work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,903, 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 Pierre Bonnard's auction record?

Pierre Bonnard's auction record is $19,570,000, set in 2019.

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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 Bonnard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-bonnard (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.