Ferdinand Bac Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1859–1952

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Of the 11 lots by Ferdinand Bac (watercolors) recorded at auction between 2013 and 2025, 11 found a buyer (100%). The median price realised is $255Sign up free to see across 11 priced sales; the middle half sold for $121Sign up free to see–$358Sign up free to see. LE MAILLOT QUI CRAQUE !!! holds the top price on file: $3.5kSign up free to see at Ader (September 2018). Most results come from PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) (6), Ader (2) and Chayette & Cheval (1).

€3,000≈ $3,507≈ £2,677Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumLE MAILLOT QUI CRAQUE !!!Ader11auction results2013–2025years recorded100%sold$255Sign up free to seemedian price

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Auction results
11 2013–2025
Price range
$91–$3.5kSign up free to see
Median price
$255Sign up free to see 11 sold
Most recent sale
$91Sign up free to see Sep 2025, PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés)
Record sale
$3.5kSign up free to see 2018, Ader

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Ferdinand Bac watercolors: key figures

Auction results
11
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2013–2025
Median price
$255Sign up free to see
Record price
$3.5kSign up free to see LE MAILLOT QUI CRAQUE !!!, Ader, Sep 2018

Top auction houses: PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) (6), Ader (2), Chayette & Cheval (1)

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  1. Portrait de Ingres by Ferdinand Bac, 1949, Encre, Aquarelle et gouache L'annotation de la main de l'artiste décrit la réaction de Ing, sold Sep 2025
    Portrait de Ingres, 1949
    Watercolor
    PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) · · Lot 130
    €104≈ $121≈ £91Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80–120View at PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) ↗
  2. Réconciliation de Ingres et Delacroix by Ferdinand Bac, 1946, Encre, Aquarelle et gouache, sold Sep 2025
    Réconciliation de Ingres et Delacroix, 1946
    Watercolor
    PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) · · Lot 129
    €260≈ $303≈ £227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80–120View at PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) ↗
  3. Portrait de Théophile Gauthier by Ferdinand Bac, Encre, aquarelle et gouache, sold Sep 2025
    Portrait de Théophile Gauthier
    Watercolor
    PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) · · Lot 128
    €78≈ $91≈ £68Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60–80View at PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) ↗
  4. Portrait de Gustave Flaubert by Ferdinand Bac, Encre, aquarelle et gouache, sold Sep 2025
    Portrait de Gustave Flaubert
    Watercolor
    PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) · · Lot 126
    €260≈ $303≈ £227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60–80View at PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) ↗
  5. Portrait de Delacroix by Ferdinand Bac, 1948, Encre, Aquarelle et gouache, sold Sep 2025
    Portrait de Delacroix, 1948
    Watercolor
    PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) · · Lot 125
    €104≈ $121≈ £91Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80–120View at PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) ↗
  6. Portrait de Constantin Guys by Ferdinand Bac, Encre, Aquarelle et gouache, sold Sep 2025
    Portrait de Constantin Guys
    Watercolor
    PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) · · Lot 124
    €78≈ $91≈ £68Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40–60View at PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) ↗
  7. Après la valse by Ferdinand Bac, Aquarelle sur papier signée en bas vers la gauche, annotée «Au Vicomte de St Genies, Souve, sold Nov 2024
    Après la valse
    Watercolor
    21,1 x 15 cm
    Chayette & Cheval · · Lot 145
    €130≈ $138≈ £108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40–80View at Chayette & Cheval ↗
  8. LA DAME DE CHARITÉ by Ferdinand Bac, 1902, Crayon et aquarelle, sold Sep 2018
    LA DAME DE CHARITÉ, 1902
    Watercolor
    39,5 x 28 cm
    Ader · · Lot 244
    €400≈ $468≈ £357Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €250–300View at Ader ↗
  9. LE MAILLOT QUI CRAQUE !!! by Ferdinand Bac, 1902, Aquarelle, sold Sep 2018
    LE MAILLOT QUI CRAQUE !!!, 1902
    Watercolor
    5 x 54 cm
    Ader · · Lot 149
    €3,000≈ $3,507≈ £2,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Ader ↗
  10. La fortune à vélo by Ferdinand Bac, Aquarelle gouachée sur traits de crayon, sold Oct 2015
    La fortune à vélo
    Watercolor
    45 x 34 cm
    Digard Auction · · Lot 473
    €230≈ $255≈ £166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50–100View at Digard Auction ↗
  11. L'amitié by Ferdinand Bac, 1897, Aquarelle signée en bas à droite, sold Oct 2013
    L'amitié, 1897
    Watercolor
    45 x 32,5 cm
    Tessier & Sarrou · · Lot 17
    €300≈ $413≈ £256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Tessier & Sarrou ↗

Questions about Ferdinand Bac watercolors

How much is a Ferdinand Bac watercolor worth?

Ferdinand Bac watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $91 and $3,507, with a median of $255; half of the 11 priced sales were between $121 and $358. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Ferdinand Bac watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $3,507 for “LE MAILLOT QUI CRAQUE !!!”, sold at Ader in September 2018.

How much do Ferdinand Bac watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $121 across 7 sales. Over the whole record (2013–2025) the median is $255.

How often do Ferdinand Bac watercolors sell at auction?

100% of the 11 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Ferdinand Bac watercolors sold?

Most of the 11 recorded results come from PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) (6), Ader (2), Chayette & Cheval (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Ferdinand Bac watercolor?

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