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# Pierre Ernest Ballue (1855–1928)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Pierre Ernest Ballue at 7 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $365 including buyer’s premium (middle half $349–$410, n=5). The auction record is $12,238 for Vase de fleurs (1991, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vase de fleurs, 1887 | Oil/canvas | $12,238 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 1991 |
| 2 | Paysage aux barques, 1855 | Oil on canvas | $1,699 | Osenat | Jul 2014 |
| 3 | Forêt de Fontainebleau, 1855 | Huile sur toile | $463 | Osenat | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Paysage printanier, 1855 | Huile sur toile | $414 | Osenat | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Paysanne à la ferme | Huile sur toile | $410 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Promeneuse au bord de l’eau, 1855 | Huile sur toile | $392 | Osenat | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Paysage de forêt, 1855 | Huile sur panneau | $384 | Osenat | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | Le ruisseau de Ribaud, 1855 | Huile sur carton | $365 | Osenat | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Cour de ferme au printemps | Huile sur panneau | $349 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Village au bord de la Claise, 1855 | Huile sur panneau | $296 | Osenat | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $401 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $463 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $365 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pierre Ernest Ballue is a French artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $502. 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 Ernest Ballue is recorded as sold in 2023 for $542; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Pierre Ernest Ballue work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Ernest Ballue work is $502.

The median Pierre Ernest Ballue painting sells for $502 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $502†‡ | $12,238 | 60.9% | 2026-07-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $483–$3,531†‡ | $1,442†‡ | $12,238 |

† 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 | 1991 | $12,238 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $6,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ernest Ballue worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Ernest Ballue work is $502. The median Pierre Ernest Ballue painting sells for $502 across 14 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 Ernest Ballue painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Ernest Ballue painting is $502. 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 Ernest Ballue's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Ernest Ballue painting is $12,238.

### What is the average price of a medium Pierre Ernest Ballue painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Ernest Ballue painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,442, 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 Ernest Ballue's auction record?

Pierre Ernest Ballue's auction record is $12,238, set in 1991.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Pierre Ernest Ballue auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-ernest-ballue (updated 2026-11-03).

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.