Isidore Bonheur
French · 1827–1901 · Painter, Sculptor
Isidore Jules Bonheur, best known as one of the 19th century's most distinguished French animalier sculptors. Bonheur began his career as an artist working with his elder… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
; A bronze model of "Le Grande Jockey"Bonhams · £12,250≈ $16,137≈ €14,653Sign up to see
large patinated bronze model of a pacing bullBonhams · £5,376≈ $7,208≈ €6,217Sign up to see
large patinated bronze model of a standing bullBonhams · £5,120≈ $6,865≈ €5,921Sign up to see
Isidore Bonheur’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 29 auction results for Isidore Bonheur between 2002 and 2026, of which 21 sold (72%). A further 5 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $250Sign up free to see to $16.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $16.1kSign up free to see for ; A bronze model of "Le Grande Jockey" at Bonhams in July 2016. The most common medium is sculpture (28 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (16), Sloans & Kenyon (10) and Clarke Auction Gallery (4).
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- £3,072≈ $4,105≈ €3,581Sign up free to see
- £5,376≈ $7,208≈ €6,217Sign up free to see
- £5,120≈ $6,865≈ €5,921Sign up free to see
- $1,700≈ £1,262≈ €1,460Sign up free to see
- $375≈ £282≈ €322Sign up free to see
- Le Grande JockeyAfter the artistNZ$975≈ $575≈ £435≈ €517Sign up free to see
- impressive patinated bronze model of a standing horseAfter the artist£8,960≈ $11,344≈ €10,807Sign up free to see
- UntitledAfter the artist£180≈ $228≈ €209Sign up free to see
- Stalking LionessAfter the artist$400≈ £314≈ €367Sign up free to see
- patinated bronze model of a standing horseAfter the artist£2,560≈ $3,247≈ €3,008Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (5)
Lots by Isidore Bonheur that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Isidore Bonheur sculpture (28)
Isidore Bonheur: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Isidore Bonheur at auction?
$16,137Sign up free to see, for ; A bronze model of "Le Grande Jockey" at Bonhams (July 2016) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Isidore Bonheur?
The median sale price is $2.4kSign up free to see across 21 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Isidore Bonheur have sold at auction?
21 of 29 recorded lots sold between 2002 and 2026. 5 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.
Which auction houses sell Isidore Bonheur?
Bonhams, Sloans & Kenyon and Clarke Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Sloans & Kenyon · Clarke Auction Gallery
About Isidore Bonheur
Isidore Jules Bonheur, best known as one of the 19th century's most distinguished French animalier sculptors. Bonheur began his career as an artist working with his elder sister Rosa Bonheur in the studio of their father, drawing instructor Raymond Bonheur. Initially working as a painter, Isidore Jules Bonheur made his Salon debut in 1848.
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