William Bouguereau (b. 1)
What is William Bouguereau’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for William Bouguereau at 5 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,411 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,882–$21,411, n=22). The auction record is $3,526,000 for La Charité (2000, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Charité, 1878 | Oil paint | $3,526,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 2 | Le Livre De Prix, 1901 | Oil on canvas | $1,440,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 3 | Glaneuse (Young Girl in a Wheat Field), 1875 | Oil paint | $889,000 | Sotheby's | May 2019 |
| 4 | L'Italienne au Tambour de Basque | Oil on canvas | $882,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 5 | Dévideuse, 1877 | Oil paint | $831,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 6 | La petite écolière (The Little Schoolgirl), 1879 | Oil on canvas | $693,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 7 | Enfant tressant une couronne, 1874 | Oil paint | $688,000 | Christie's | May 2001 |
| 8 | La Fleur Préférée | Oil paint | $596,900 | Sotheby's | Feb 2024 |
| 9 | La Fille du pêcheur (The Fisherman's Daughter), 1881 | Oil paint | $571,500 | Sotheby's | May 2019 |
| 10 | Enfant tenant des fleurs, 1878 | Oil paint | $504,500 | Christie's | Apr 2002 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $60,480 |
| Other | 15 | $19,050 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $15,341 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $444,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $72,125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $10,010 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
William Bouguereau is an undetermined artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $40,320.
A work by William Bouguereau sold in 2026 for $79,809, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Bouguereau work is $40,320.
The median William Bouguereau painting sells for $127,000 across 49 lots.
The median William Bouguereau work on paper sells for $22,271 across 12 lots.
The median William Bouguereau sculpture sells for $103,128 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Bouguereau paintings typically sell for $57,150–$381,000 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 59 | $127,000 | $3.5M | 83.1% | 2025-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $22,271 | $79,809 | 92.3% | 2026-03-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $103,128 | $151,200 | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $379,500 | $3.5M | — | 2025-05-22 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $13,860–$32,732 | $20,320 | $252,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $57,150–$381,000 | $154,500 | $1.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $379,500–$869,250 | $550,450 | $3.5M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $19,547–$44,165 | $30,370 | $63,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $3.5M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $151,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $79,809 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $63,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $55,057 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Bouguereau worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Bouguereau work is $40,320. The median William Bouguereau painting sells for $127,000 across 49 lots. The median William Bouguereau work on paper sells for $22,271 across 12 lots. The median William Bouguereau sculpture sells for $103,128 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Bouguereau paintings typically sell for $57,150–$381,000 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
What is the average price of a William Bouguereau painting?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Bouguereau painting is $127,000.
What is William Bouguereau's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Bouguereau painting is $3,526,000.
What is the average price of a William Bouguereau work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Bouguereau work on paper is $22,271.
What is William Bouguereau's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Bouguereau work on paper is $79,809.
What is the average price of a medium William Bouguereau painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Bouguereau painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $154,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small William Bouguereau painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Bouguereau painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is William Bouguereau's auction record?
William Bouguereau's auction record is $3,526,000, set in 2000.
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