Pol Bury (1922–2005)
What is Pol Bury’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 476 auction results for Pol Bury at 49 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,884 including buyer’s premium (middle half $319–$15,432, n=60). The auction record is $262,705 for FONTAINE (2017, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FONTAINE, 1988 | Dimensions variables | $262,705 | Artcurial | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Fontaine, 1978 | Patinated copper, hydraulic pump | $220,248 | Artcurial | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | PONCTUATION BLANCHE, 1961 | Painted wood, nylon threads and electric system | $182,502 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | 22 tiges martelées en aluminium, 1922 | [22 tiges martelées en aluminium] | $144,293 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 5 | Vibratile, 1963 | Mobile metal elements on aluminium sheet laid on board, with electric motor | $130,505 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 6 | Untitled (Weiße Spirale) | Nylon threads on painted masonite with electric motor | $123,766 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 7 | Entité Erectile, 1962 | Structure mobile en plastique sur panneau de bois peint et moteur | $117,487 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | 49 boules noires sur un plan, 1966 | Bois teinté, liège et moteur électrique | $117,343 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 9 | Erectile, 1959 | Signé | $115,914 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 10 | NEUF BÂTONS HORIZONTAUX SURPLOMBÉS PAR NEUF BÂTONS VERTICAUX, 1966 | Wood and electric motor | $112,715 | Tajan | Jun 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 88 | $25,420 |
| Paintings | 9 | $16,700 |
| Other | 56 | $4,952 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,120 |
| Prints | 88 | $338 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $31,303 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $3,862 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 115 | $612 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 476 results from 49 houses · How we compute these figures
Pol Bury is a Belgian artist with 648 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $618. 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 Pol Bury sold in 2026 for $671, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 467 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pol Bury work is $618.
The median Pol Bury print sells for $305 across 250 lots.
The median Pol Bury sculpture sells for $25,478 across 100 lots.
The median Pol Bury work on paper sells for $903 across 16 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Pol Bury prints typically sell for $214–$465 (the middle half of 181 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Pol Bury prints typically sell for $296–$1,131 (the middle half of 52 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 | 327 | $305†‡ | $16,700 | 76.5% | 2026-06-30 |
| Paintings | 11 | $19,624† | $42,680 | 81.8% | 2025-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $903†‡ | $4,332† | 94.1% | 2026-07-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 124 | $25,478†‡ | $262,705 | 80.6% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 7 | $1,780 | $3,862 | 71.4% | 2026-08-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $110,151† | $262,705 | — | 2024-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pol Bury's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (327 lots) median $305 with 76.5% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $19,624, record $42,680. A typical Pol Bury painting sells for around 64× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 24 lots) the median is $110,151.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $296–$1,131†‡ | $572†‡ | $7,976† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 181 | $214–$465†‡ | $287†‡ | $11,133 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $249–$1,804† | $634† | $16,700 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $12,179–$19,210† | $16,610† | $33,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $650–$2,118†‡ | $1,169†‡ | $4,332† |
† 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) | 22 | $10,104–$39,847† | $18,683† | $112,135 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $18,910–$47,844† | $33,260† | $220,248 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $18,959–$84,471†‡ | $65,170†‡ | $225,131† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,408–$1,898 | $1,780 | $3,862 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $262,705 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $225,131† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $42,680 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $40,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $16,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $11,133 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,332† |
| Photography | 2017 | $3,862 |
† 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 Pol Bury worth?
Across 467 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pol Bury work is $618. The median Pol Bury print sells for $305 across 250 lots. The median Pol Bury sculpture sells for $25,478 across 100 lots. The median Pol Bury work on paper sells for $903 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pol Bury prints typically sell for $214–$465 (the middle half of 181 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Pol Bury prints typically sell for $296–$1,131 (the middle half of 52 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 Pol Bury print?
Based on 250 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pol Bury print is $305. 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 Pol Bury's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pol Bury print is $16,700.
What is the average price of a Pol Bury sculpture?
Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pol Bury sculpture is $25,478. 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 Pol Bury's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pol Bury sculpture is $262,705.
What is the average price of a Pol Bury work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pol Bury work on paper is $903. 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 Pol Bury's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pol Bury work on paper is $4,332. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,332 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Pol Bury print?
Based on 181 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pol Bury print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $287, 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 Pol Bury print?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pol Bury print (small (under 50 cm)) is $572, 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 Pol Bury's auction record?
Pol Bury's auction record is $262,705, set in 2017.
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