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# Raymond Besse (1899–1969)

## What is Raymond Besse’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Raymond Besse at 22 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $110 including buyer’s premium (middle half $94–$237, n=6). The auction record is $623 for Les Souks, Tunis (2016, De Baecque et Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Souks, Tunis | Huile sur toile. Signe?e en bas a? droite. 55 x 46 cm | $623 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Raymond BESSE (1899-1969) | — | $506 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Mar 2008 |
| 3 | Raymond BESSE (1899-1969) | — | $506 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Mar 2008 |
| 4 | Raymond BESSE (1899 - 1969) | — | $476 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Parisian market scene. | Oil on artist board | $352 | Eldred's (Robert C. Eldred Co.) | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | LA ZONE et Montmartre, vue de Paris, 1899 | Huile sur toile | $338 | Osenat | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | The Manor House, Winter | Oil on canvasboard | $294 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jan 2006 |
| 8 | Quais de seine enneigés | Huile sur toile | $276 | Alexandre Landre | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Paris Street Scenes, 1871 | Oil on canvas | $239 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | AUX PIEDS DE LA BUTTE MONTMARTRE, 1899 | Huile sur panneau | $233 | Osenat | Sep 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $130 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $140 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $93 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Raymond Besse is a French artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $150. 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 Raymond Besse sold in 2026 for $352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Raymond Besse works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Raymond Besse work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Besse work is $150.

The median Raymond Besse painting sells for $130 across 33 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 | 37 | $130†‡ | $623 | 89.2% | 2026-09-23 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $85–$214†‡ | $101†‡ | $275† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $99–$289†‡ | $140†‡ | $623 |

† 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 | 2016 | $623 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $595‡ |

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

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 Raymond Besse worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Besse work is $150. The median Raymond Besse painting sells for $130 across 33 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 Raymond Besse painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raymond Besse painting is $130. 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 Raymond Besse's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raymond Besse painting is $623.

### What is the average price of a medium Raymond Besse painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raymond Besse painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $140, 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 Raymond Besse painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Raymond Besse painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $101, 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 Raymond Besse's auction record?

Raymond Besse's auction record is $678, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $678 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Raymond Besse auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raymond-besse (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.