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Christian Bérard

French · 1902–1949 · Painter, Printmaker

Christian Bérard , also known as Bebè, was a French artist, fashion illustrator and designer. (Wikipedia)

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126lots offered2008–2026years recorded64%sold (64)$6.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Christian Bérard, Portrait of a Young Man, c. 1942-44Portrait of a Young ManToomey & Co. · $66,000≈ £48,168≈ €56,434Sign up to see
  2. Christian Bérard, Autoportrait sur la plage (Les Goudes), circa 1942-1943, oil on boardAutoportrait sur la plage (Les Goudes)Bonhams · $40,960≈ £31,556≈ €37,922Sign up to see
  3. Christian Bérard, Couple at the Bal des Quatre Saisons, Rue de Lappe, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1940Couple at the Bal des Quatre Saisons, Rue de LappePhillips · £20,000≈ $32,124≈ €24,036Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 100 auction results for Christian Bérard between 2008 and 2026, of which 64 sold (64%). A further 26 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $345Sign up free to see to $66kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $66kSign up free to see for Portrait of a Young Man at Toomey & Co. in June 2025. The most common medium is photographs (73 lots). Most results come from Phillips (60), James Lisboa (26) and Lempertz (19).

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  1. Christian Bérard, Gilberte dans son bain, c. 1940, Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
    Gilberte dans son bain, c. 1940
    Photograph
    23.3 x 17.1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 544
    €1,778≈ $2,070≈ £1,537Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Lempertz ↗
  2. Christian Bérard, Portrait Studies, ink and watercolor on paper (double-sided)
    Portrait Studies
    Watercolor · Paper
    10⅝ h x 8⅜ w in (27 x 21 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 154
    $792≈ £606≈ €688Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Christian Bérard, Le Viaduc d'Auteuil, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print
    Le Viaduc d'Auteuil, circa 1932
    Photograph
    9 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. (23.5 x 17.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 297
    $11,610≈ £8,682≈ €9,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Christian Bérard, Portrait of a Young Man, c. 1942-44
    Portrait of a Young Man, c. 1942-44
    18⅞ h x 17¾ w in (48 x 45 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 130
    $66,000≈ £48,168≈ €56,434Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  5. Christian Bérard, Gala Soirée at Maxim's, Paris, 1946, Gelatin silver print, printed 1970s
    Gala Soirée at Maxim's, Paris, 1946
    Photograph
    11 7/8 x 8 3/4 in. (30.2 x 22.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    $8,890≈ £6,868≈ €8,229Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Christian Bérard, Pont Neuf dans le Brouillard, circa 1934, Gelatin silver print
    Pont Neuf dans le Brouillard, circa 1934
    Photograph
    10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (26.7 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    $12,700≈ £9,811≈ €11,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Christian Bérard, Homme la nuit, c. 1940, watercolor and gouache on paper
    Homme la nuit, c. 1940
    Watercolor · Paper
    24⅞ h x 19⅜ w in (63 x 49 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 115
    $2,016≈ £1,592≈ €1,914Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Christian Bérard, Set Design for Symphonie Fantastique, circa 1936, gouache on paper
    Set Design for Symphonie Fantastique, circa 1936
    Gouache · Paper
    8 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (21.6 x 31.8 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 233
    $2,432≈ £1,874≈ €2,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Christian Bérard, Set Design for Jean Cocteau's La Machine Infernale, 1934; Costume Design (Two Works), gouache on paper; ink and wash on paper
    Set Design for Jean Cocteau's La Machine Infernale, 1934; Costume Design (Two Works)
    Gouache · Paper
    sizes to 8 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (21.6 x 27.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 234
    $4,480≈ £3,451≈ €4,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Christian Bérard, Set Design for a Ballet, gouache and pastel on paper
    Set Design for a BalletManner of the artist
    Gouache · Paper
    10 1/4 x 15 1/2 in. (26.0 x 39.4 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 235
    $3,840≈ £2,958≈ €3,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
Also offered, result not published (26)

Lots by Christian Bérard that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Christian Bérard: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Christian Bérard at auction?

$66,000Sign up free to see, for Portrait of a Young Man at Toomey & Co. (June 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Christian Bérard?

The median sale price is $6.8kSign up free to see across 64 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Christian Bérard have sold at auction?

64 of 100 recorded lots sold between 2008 and 2026. 26 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Christian Bérard?

Phillips, James Lisboa and Lempertz account for the most recorded results. Phillips · James Lisboa · Lempertz

About Christian Bérard

In museum collections

  • Christian Bérard, The MeetingThe Meeting, 1928
    Saint Louis Art Museum · Public domain
  • Christian Bérard, UntitledUntitled, 1930
    Museum of Grenoble · Public domain

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