Rosa Bonheur (1822–1899)
Rosa Bonheur is a French artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,595. 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 Rosa Bonheur sold in 2025 for $4,306, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Rosa Bonheur on OpeningBid →What is a Rosa Bonheur work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rosa Bonheur work is $1,595.
The median Rosa Bonheur painting sells for $3,203 across 30 lots.
The median Rosa Bonheur sculpture sells for $375 across 16 lots.
The median Rosa Bonheur print sells for $106 across 10 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 | 15 | $106†‡ | $581‡ | 66.7% | 2019-01-08 |
| Paintings | 36 | $3,203†‡ | $336,494 | 83.3% | 2026-01-20 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,762‡ | $18,020 | 80% | 2021-01-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $375†‡ | $7,901 | 94.1% | 2024-08-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $57,493† | $336,494 | — | 2019-04-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Rosa Bonheur's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $106 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (36 lots) median $3,203, record $336,494. A typical Rosa Bonheur painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $57,493.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $50–$80†‡ | $72†‡ | $517‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,700–$6,560†‡ | $5,034†‡ | $27,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $808–$9,846†‡ | $2,730†‡ | $67,185 |
† 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) | 7 | $1,660–$3,756‡ | $1,800‡ | $18,020 |
‡ 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) | 14 | $231–$2,030†‡ | $464†‡ | $7,901 |
† 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 | 2008 | $336,494 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $67,185 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $18,020 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2000 | $7,901 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $4,387 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $2,827† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $581‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $517‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rosa Bonheur worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rosa Bonheur work is $1,595. The median Rosa Bonheur painting sells for $3,203 across 30 lots. The median Rosa Bonheur sculpture sells for $375 across 16 lots. The median Rosa Bonheur print sells for $106 across 10 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 Rosa Bonheur painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rosa Bonheur painting is $3,203. 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 Rosa Bonheur's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rosa Bonheur painting is $336,494.
What is the average price of a Rosa Bonheur sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rosa Bonheur sculpture is $375. 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 Rosa Bonheur's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rosa Bonheur sculpture is $7,901.
What is the average price of a Rosa Bonheur print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rosa Bonheur print is $106. 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 Rosa Bonheur's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rosa Bonheur print is $581. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Rosa Bonheur painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rosa Bonheur painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,730, 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 Rosa Bonheur sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rosa Bonheur sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $464, 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 Rosa Bonheur's auction record?
Rosa Bonheur's auction record is $336,494, set in 2008.
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