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# Robert Bonfils (1886–1972)

## What is Robert Bonfils’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Robert Bonfils at 11 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,857 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,524–$3,175, n=17). The auction record is $8,400 for EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE DES ARTS DÉCORATIFS ET INDUSTRIELS MODERNES. 1925. (2011, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Olio su tela | $4,414 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | The Lustful Ones, circa 1973 | Gouache on artist's board | $3,960 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Creature of Sin, circa 1960 | Gouache on artist's board | $3,492 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | In-flight entertainment | Gouache and ink on board | $3,300 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE DES ARTS DÉCORATIFS ET INDUSTRIELS MODERNES. 1925., 1925 | Woodcut | $8,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2011 |
| 2 | Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes, avril-octobre 1925, 1925 | Chromolithographie. Entoilée | $4,391 | Ader | May 2022 |
| 3 | PARIS - 1925 / EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE DES ARTS DÉCORATIFS ET INDUSTRIELS MODERNES, 1925 | Poster | $4,080 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2013 |
| 4 | PARIS - 1925 / EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE DES ARTS DÉCORATIFS ET INDUSTRIELS MODERNES, 1925 | Woodcut | $3,840 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2013 |
| 5 | Exposition Internationale Des Arts Décoratifs Et Industriels Modernes, 1925 | Woodcut | $3,556 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | POSTER: ROBERT BONFILS (1886-1972). PARIS. 19, 1925 | Woodcut | $3,360 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2008 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $2,857 |
| Prints | 18 | $1,726 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $3,078 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,702 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Bonfils is a French artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,875. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Bonfils sold in 2026 for $3,556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Bonfils work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Bonfils work is $1,875.

The median Robert Bonfils print sells for $1,750 across 18 lots.

The median Robert Bonfils work on paper sells for $2,857 across 14 lots.

The median Robert Bonfils painting sells for $2,386 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 23 | $1,750 | $8,400 | 78.3% | 2026-04-07 |
| Paintings | 3 | $2,386 | $4,414 | 66.7% | 2024-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,857 | $3,960 | 87.5% | 2025-09-30 |

Robert Bonfils's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $1,750 with 78.3% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $2,386, record $4,414.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $181–$774 | $425 | $1,702 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,784–$4,158 | $3,600 | $8,400 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,848–$3,175 | $2,857 | $3,960 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $8,400 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,414 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,391 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,960 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,492 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $358 |

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 Robert Bonfils worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Bonfils work is $1,875. The median Robert Bonfils print sells for $1,750 across 18 lots. The median Robert Bonfils work on paper sells for $2,857 across 14 lots. The median Robert Bonfils painting sells for $2,386 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Robert Bonfils print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Bonfils print is $1,750.

### What is Robert Bonfils's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Bonfils print is $8,400.

### What is the average price of a Robert Bonfils work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Bonfils work on paper is $2,857.

### What is Robert Bonfils's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Bonfils work on paper is $3,960.

### What is the average price of a small Robert Bonfils work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Bonfils work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,857, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Robert Bonfils's auction record?

Robert Bonfils's auction record is $8,400, set in 2011.

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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, “Robert Bonfils auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-bonfils (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.