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Christian Bérard Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1902–1949

Of the 73 lots by Christian Bérard (photographs) recorded at auction between 2008 and 2026, 48 found a buyer (66%). Half of the priced sales fell between $4.4kSign up free to see and $10.6kSign up free to see, with a median of $7.3kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $32.1kSign up free to see for Couple at the Bal des Quatre Saisons, Rue de Lappe at Phillips in November 2013. The houses with the most results are Phillips (54) and Lempertz (19).

£20,000≈ $32,124≈ €24,036Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumCouple at the Bal des Quatre Saisons, Rue de LappePhillips73auction results2008–2026years recorded66%sold$7.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Christian Bérard photographs: key figures

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73
Sold rate
66%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$7.3kSign up free to see
Record price
$32.1kSign up free to see Couple at the Bal des Quatre Saisons, Rue de Lappe, Phillips, Nov 2013

Top auction houses: Phillips (54), Lempertz (19)

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  1. La Môme Bijou, Bar de la Lune by Christian Bérard, 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Jul 2020
    La Môme Bijou, Bar de la Lune, 1932
    Photograph
    14 7/8 x 11 1/2 in. (37.8 x 29.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 7
    $4,375≈ £3,473≈ €3,862Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. The Lovers' Tiff, Rue Saint-Denis by Christian Bérard, circa 1931, Gelatin silver print, probably printed in the 1950s, sold Oct 2019
    The Lovers' Tiff, Rue Saint-Denis, circa 1931
    Photograph
    9 1/8 x 6 3/4 in. (23.2 x 17.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    $10,000≈ £8,163≈ €9,176Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Femme-Fruit (Transmutation) by Christian Bérard, 1935, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1960, mounted, offered Oct 2019
    Femme-Fruit (Transmutation), 1935
    Photograph · ed. 2/6
    15 3/8 x 11 1/2 in. (39.1 x 29.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 93
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Graffiti (Les deux coeurs), Paris by Christian Bérard, circa 1957, Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1979, sold Apr 2019
    Graffiti (Les deux coeurs), Paris, circa 1957
    Photograph · ed. 4/7
    11 3/4 x 8 5/8 in. (29.8 x 21.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    $4,375≈ £3,331≈ €3,900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. An English girl in her dressing room at the Folies-Bergère by Christian Bérard, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, probably printed in the 1960s, offered Oct 2018
    An English girl in her dressing room at the Folies-Bergère, circa 1932
    Photograph
    11 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (29.8 x 22.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 93
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Pont Neuf, Paris by Christian Bérard, 1949, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2018
    Pont Neuf, Paris, 1949
    Photograph · ed. 14/30
    9 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (24.1 x 33.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 92
    $4,750≈ £3,658≈ €4,130Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. L'atelier de Picasso by Christian Bérard, 1944, Ferrotyped gelatin silver print, printed 1950s, offered Dec 2017
    L'atelier de Picasso, 1944
    Photograph
    29.3 x 23.1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 43
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Lempertz ↗
  8. Giacometti à la porte de son atelier by Christian Bérard, 1948, Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print, offered Dec 2017
    Giacometti à la porte de son atelier, 1948
    Photograph
    24.9 x 23.1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 42
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–5,000View at Lempertz ↗
  9. Bal Musette, Paris by Christian Bérard, 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed, offered Dec 2017
    Bal Musette, Paris, 1932
    Photograph
    29.5 x 23.7 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 41
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  10. Un Fort des Halles (Market Porter, Les Halles) by Christian Bérard, 1939, Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1953, offered Oct 2017
    Un Fort des Halles (Market Porter, Les Halles), 1939
    Photograph
    11 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (29.8 x 23.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 5
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Couple in a Bistro by Christian Bérard, 1931, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2017
    Couple in a Bistro, 1931
    Photograph
    11 5/8 x 8 3/4 in. (29.5 x 22.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 4
    $9,375≈ £7,083≈ €7,977Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Les Escaliers à Montmartre by Christian Bérard, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed late 1940s or early 1950s, offered Oct 2017
    Les Escaliers à Montmartre, circa 1932
    Photograph
    15 1/4 x 19 1/2 in. (38.7 x 49.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 3
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Avenue de l'Observatoire by Christian Bérard, 1934, Gelatin silver print, printed, sold May 2017
    Avenue de l'Observatoire, 1934
    Photograph
    23.4 x 30.1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 57
    €3,472≈ $3,896≈ £3,033Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–3,500View at Lempertz ↗
  14. Clochard endormi à Marseille by Christian Bérard, 1935, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2017
    Clochard endormi à Marseille, 1935
    Photograph
    9 3/8 x 7 in. (23.8 x 17.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 163
    $11,875≈ £9,547≈ €11,149Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. The Seine at Night by Christian Bérard, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, offered Apr 2017
    The Seine at Night, circa 1932
    Photograph
    9 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. (23.5 x 17.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Le Roi Soleil (from the series: Graffiti - Images Primitives) by Christian Bérard, 1950s, Gelatin silver print, printed before, sold Dec 2016
    Le Roi Soleil (from the series: Graffiti - Images Primitives), 1950s
    Photograph
    40 x 29.7 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 61
    €6,200≈ $6,598≈ £5,227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  17. Matisse and Model by Christian Bérard, 1939, Gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2016
    Matisse and Model, 1939
    Photograph
    10 x 8 5/8 in. (25.4 x 21.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 61
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Soirée at Chartres by Christian Bérard, 1933-1934, Gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2016
    Soirée at Chartres, 1933-1934
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 1/8 in. (24.4 x 18.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Place d'Italie by Christian Bérard, circa 1931, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Apr 2016
    Place d'Italie, circa 1931
    Photograph
    11 3/4 x 9 3/8 in. (29.8 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Chez Suzy, rue Grégoire-de-Tours by Christian Bérard, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Apr 2016
    Chez Suzy, rue Grégoire-de-Tours, circa 1932
    Photograph
    11 3/8 x 9 in. (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Selected images by Christian Bérard, 1933-1949, Five gelatin silver prints from A Portfolio of Ten Photographs by Brassaï , printed 1973, offered Apr 2016
    Selected images, 1933-1949
    Photograph
    Each approximately 12 x 9 1/4 in. (30.5 x 23.5 cm) or the reverse.
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. The Quarrel, Bal des Quatre-Saisons, Rue de Lappe by Christian Bérard, circa 1933, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Nov 2015
    The Quarrel, Bal des Quatre-Saisons, Rue de Lappe, circa 1933
    Photograph
    35.7 x 28.1 cm (14 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 62
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Picasso by Christian Bérard, 1971, Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print, sold May 2015
    Picasso, 1971
    Photograph
    30.5 x 23.7 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 105
    €2,480≈ $2,721≈ £1,783Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,200View at Lempertz ↗
  24. Guerrier Doré au Bal des Quat'z'Arts (Guilded Warrior at the Four Arts Ball) by Christian Bérard, circa 1931-1932, Gelatin silver print, printed 1960s, offered Apr 2015
    Guerrier Doré au Bal des Quat'z'Arts (Guilded Warrior at the Four Arts Ball), circa 1931-1932
    Photograph
    11 1/2 x 9 1/8 in. (29.2 x 23.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 188
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Graffiti (Skull) by Christian Bérard, Before 1956, Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2014
    Graffiti (Skull), Before 1956
    Photograph
    50.3 x 36.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 51
    €4,836≈ $6,037≈ £3,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  26. Madame Marianne D.B. by Christian Bérard, 1936, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2014
    Madame Marianne D.B., 1936
    Photograph
    29.3 x 23 cm (11 1/2 x 9 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    £1,875≈ $2,935≈ €2,345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,800–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  27. The Riviera by Christian Bérard, 1936, Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1955, sold Nov 2014
    The Riviera, 1936
    Photograph
    50.5 x 40 cm (19 7/8 x 15 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    £3,000≈ $4,696≈ €3,753Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,800–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  28. Soirée de gala, Chez Maxim's, Paris by Christian Bérard, 1949, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2014
    Soirée de gala, Chez Maxim's, Paris, 1949
    Photograph · ed. 7/30
    32.6 x 24 cm (12 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 36
    £10,000≈ $15,654≈ €12,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Kiki et ses amies (Thérèze Treize et Lily) by Christian Bérard, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2014
    Kiki et ses amies (Thérèze Treize et Lily), circa 1932
    Photograph
    8 5/8 x 11 5/8 in. (21.9 x 29.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 182
    $7,500≈ £4,631≈ €5,951Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. A Female Habituée (Opium smoker) by Christian Bérard, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s, offered Oct 2014
    A Female Habituée (Opium smoker), circa 1932
    Photograph
    8 1/2 x 11 3/8 in. (21.6 x 28.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 181
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Le corset noir by Christian Bérard, 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s, sold Oct 2014
    Le corset noir, 1932
    Photograph
    11 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (28.6 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $27,500≈ £16,981≈ €21,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Untitled by Christian Bérard, 1932, Gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2014
    Untitled, 1932
    Photograph
    8 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. (22.2 x 16.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Exotic Garden in Monaco by Christian Bérard, circa 1945, Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1955, sold Oct 2014
    Exotic Garden in Monaco, circa 1945
    Photograph
    18 7/8 x 15 1/2 in. (47.9 x 39.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 35
    $6,250≈ £3,859≈ €4,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Robe à volants pour Feria à Seville by Christian Bérard, 1951, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Oct 2014
    Robe à volants pour Feria à Seville, 1951
    Photograph
    11 1/8 x 8 3/8 in. (28.3 x 21.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Couple d'amoureux, quartier place d'Italie by Christian Bérard, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1970, offered May 2014
    Couple d'amoureux, quartier place d'Italie, circa 1932
    Photograph
    27 x 21.7 cm (10 5/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 40
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Prostitute Playing Russian Billiards, Boulevard Rochechouart by Christian Bérard, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold May 2014
    Prostitute Playing Russian Billiards, Boulevard Rochechouart, circa 1932
    Photograph · ed. 27/30
    30.8 x 22.3 cm (12 1/8 x 8 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    £3,500≈ $5,932≈ €4,251Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Chartres en Hiver by Christian Bérard, 1946, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2014
    Chartres en Hiver, 1946
    Photograph · ed. 10/30
    11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in. (28.9 x 22.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    $3,750≈ £2,255≈ €2,719Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. La Bastoche, Rue de Lappe by Christian Bérard, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2014
    La Bastoche, Rue de Lappe, circa 1932
    Photograph
    11 1/2 x 8 5/8 in. (29.2 x 21.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 57
    $8,750≈ £5,262≈ €6,345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Couple at the Bal des Quatre Saisons, Rue de Lappe by Christian Bérard, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1940, sold Nov 2013
    Couple at the Bal des Quatre Saisons, Rue de Lappe, circa 1932
    Photograph
    29.5 x 23.2 cm (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    £20,000≈ $32,124≈ €24,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Couple d'amoureux, quartier place d'Italie by Christian Bérard, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2013
    Couple d'amoureux, quartier place d'Italie, circa 1932
    Photograph
    10 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (27.3 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 239
    $27,500≈ £16,931≈ €20,289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Nocturnal View from Notre Dame overlooking the Hotel-Dieu by Christian Bérard, circa 1933, Gelatin silver print, printed after 1955, sold Oct 2013
    Nocturnal View from Notre Dame overlooking the Hotel-Dieu, circa 1933
    Photograph
    10 3/4 x 9 in. (27.3 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 236
    $10,000≈ £6,157≈ €7,378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Members of Big Albert's Gang, Place d'Italie by Christian Bérard, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed 1970s, sold Oct 2013
    Members of Big Albert's Gang, Place d'Italie, circa 1932
    Photograph
    11 3/4 x 9 in. (29.8 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 152
    $11,875≈ £7,311≈ €8,761Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Self-Portrait Standing in Dark Room by Christian Bérard, 1932, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2013
    Self-Portrait Standing in Dark Room, 1932
    Photograph
    9 x 6 1/2 in. (22.9 x 16.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 170
    $10,000≈ £6,614≈ €7,795Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Deux Belles de Nuit, Boulevard de Rochechouart, Montmartre by Christian Bérard, 1932-1933, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1960, sold Apr 2013
    Deux Belles de Nuit, Boulevard de Rochechouart, Montmartre, 1932-1933
    Photograph
    11 1/4 x 8 1/8 in. (28.6 x 20.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    $13,750≈ £9,069≈ €10,709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Le mur de l'ancien "Bal Bullier" by Christian Bérard, Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2012
    Le mur de l'ancien "Bal Bullier"
    Photograph
    29.1 x 22.9 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 58
    €5,490≈ $7,129≈ £4,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,500–View at Lempertz ↗
  46. Graffiti, "Death" by Christian Bérard, Ferrotyped vintage gelatin silver print, sold May 2012
    Graffiti, "Death"
    Photograph
    30,4 x 23 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 92
    €7,320≈ $9,192≈ £5,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  47. PICASSO by Christian Bérard, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Jun 2010
    PICASSO
    Photograph · ed. 3/30
    35 x 26,6 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 77
    €1,920≈ $2,334≈ £1,603Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Lempertz ↗
  48. "TRANSMUTATION" NO. VII. VISAGE MINÉRAL by Christian Bérard, Ferrotyped gelatin silver print, printed 1950s, sold Dec 2009
    "TRANSMUTATION" NO. VII. VISAGE MINÉRAL
    Photograph
    17 x 23,1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 148
    €7,560≈ $11,391≈ £6,840Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  49. NUDE by Christian Bérard, Vintage gelatin silver print, glossy, sold Dec 2008
    NUDE
    Photograph
    17.8 x 21.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 29
    €8,160≈ $10,335≈ £7,071Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗

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