Pierre de Belay (1890–1947)
What is Pierre de Belay’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 94 auction results for Pierre de Belay at 21 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,501 including buyer’s premium (middle half $759–$5,170, n=22). The auction record is $35,945 for LE DÉJEUNER SUR L'HERBE (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LE DÉJEUNER SUR L'HERBE | Oil on canvas | $35,945 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Marche a Pont-l'Abbe, Audierne, Finistere, 1938 | Signée et datée " | $21,956 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 3 | Le pardon de Sainte-Anne-La-Palud, 1927 | Huile sur carton | $14,063 | Tajan | Sep 2011 |
| 4 | LA ROTONDE, MONTPARNASSE, 1944 | Signée et datée " | $10,979 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 5 | LE BAIN DE MER, ÉTÉ 1927, 1890 | Huile sur panneau | $10,638 | Osenat | May 2019 |
| 6 | Port à Concarneau, 1927 | Oil on cardboard | $10,042 | Tajan | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | MARCHE A PONT-L'ABBE, 1925, 1925 | Signé et daté en bas à droite "de Belay | $9,578 | Artcurial | May 2012 |
| 8 | Les avocats, 1935, 1935 | — | $9,047 | Ader | Jun 2008 |
| 9 | Le ramassage des goémons en Pays Bigouden | Huile sur carton | $8,654 | Tajan | Sep 2011 |
| 10 | Quimper le port, 1890 | Huile sur toile | $8,526 | Osenat | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $3,931 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,865 |
| Other | 16 | $651 |
| Prints | 5 | $344 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $4,815 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $758 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 94 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Pierre de Belay is a French artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,261. 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 de Belay sold in 2026 for $5,172, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre de Belay work is $2,261.
The median Pierre de Belay painting sells for $3,154 across 50 lots.
The median Pierre de Belay work on paper sells for $837 across 23 lots.
The median Pierre de Belay print sells for $321 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre de Belay paintings typically sell for $2,473–$7,043 (the middle half of 35 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 | 8 | $321‡ | $484 | — | 2026-08-26 |
| Paintings | 56 | $3,154†‡ | $35,945 | 89.3% | 2026-08-26 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $837† | $7,907† | 67.6% | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $14,063 | $35,945 | — | 2019-05-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pierre de Belay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $321. Paintings (56 lots) median $3,154, record $35,945. A typical Pierre de Belay painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $14,063.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $214–$371‡ | $301‡ | $484 |
‡ 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) | 15 | $1,059–$2,738†‡ | $1,704†‡ | $4,922 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $2,473–$7,043†‡ | $4,000†‡ | $35,945 |
† 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) | 17 | $300–$1,585† | $719† | $5,236 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,779–$4,199† | $3,026† | $7,907† |
† 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 | 2011 | $35,945 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $14,063 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $7,907† |
| Works on Paper | 1990 | $5,236 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $484 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $380 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pierre de Belay worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre de Belay work is $2,261. The median Pierre de Belay painting sells for $3,154 across 50 lots. The median Pierre de Belay work on paper sells for $837 across 23 lots. The median Pierre de Belay print sells for $321 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre de Belay paintings typically sell for $2,473–$7,043 (the middle half of 35 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 de Belay painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre de Belay painting is $3,154. 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 de Belay's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre de Belay painting is $35,945.
What is the average price of a Pierre de Belay work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre de Belay work on paper is $837. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Pierre de Belay's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre de Belay work on paper is $7,907. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,907 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Pierre de Belay painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre de Belay painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,000, 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 de Belay work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre de Belay work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $719, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Pierre de Belay's auction record?
Pierre de Belay's auction record is $35,945, set in 2011.
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