Paul-Albert Besnard Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1849–1934

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ArtSell has recorded 18 auction results for Paul-Albert Besnard watercolors between 2011 and 2026, and 18 of them sold (100%). Across 18 sales with a published price, the typical result was $442Sign up free to see to $1.4kSign up free to see (median $875Sign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $6.9kSign up free to see for Etude pour 'Les Fruits' at Artcurial in March 2012. Most results come from Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés (7), Artcurial (4) and Drouot Estimations (2).

€5,148≈ $6,866≈ £4,319Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumEtude pour 'Les Fruits'Artcurial18auction results2011–2026years recorded100%sold$875Sign up free to seemedian price

Paul-Albert Besnard watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
18 2011–2026
Price range
$172–$6.9kSign up free to see
Median price
$875Sign up free to see 18 sold
Most recent sale
$172Sign up free to see Jun 2026, Chayette & Cheval
Record sale
$6.9kSign up free to see 2012, Artcurial

Recent sales: Deux études annotées sous un même encadrement,… · Collection Jacques Thalheimer Procession en Inde · Trois femmes au salon

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Paul-Albert Besnard watercolors: key figures

Auction results
18
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2011–2026
Median price
$875Sign up free to see
Record price
$6.9kSign up free to see Etude pour 'Les Fruits', Artcurial, Mar 2012

Top auction houses: Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés (7), Artcurial (4), Drouot Estimations (2)

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  1. Deux études annotées sous un même encadrement, l'éléphant et Jeunes femmes au bain (Gange - Inde ?) peut être projet de décors ou illustration by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle sur trait de crayon, sold Jun 2026
    €150≈ $172≈ £130Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100–200View at Chayette & Cheval ↗
  2. Collection Jacques Thalheimer Procession en Inde by Paul-Albert Besnard, vers 1910, Aquarelle et gouache sur papier chamois marouflé sur toile, sold Mar 2026
    Collection Jacques Thalheimer Procession en Inde, vers 1910
    Watercolor · Canvas
    83,5 x 136 cm
    Osenat · · Lot 30
    €3,840≈ $4,423≈ £3,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Osenat ↗
  3. Trois femmes au salon by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle sur traits de crayon, sold May 2024
    Trois femmes au salon
    Watercolor
    33,5 x 25 cm
    Drouot Estimations · · Lot 9
    €450≈ $488≈ £384Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Drouot Estimations ↗
  4. Villefranche by Paul-Albert Besnard, 1873, Aquarelle rehaussée de gouache, sold Apr 2024
    Villefranche, 1873
    Watercolor
    40,5 x 24 cm
    Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés · · Lot 54
    €974≈ $1,038≈ £832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–500View at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés ↗
  5. Le balcon, Villefranche ? by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle rehaussée de gouache sur traits de crayon, sold Apr 2024
    Le balcon, Villefranche ?
    Watercolor
    38 x 22 cm
    Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés · · Lot 53
    €844≈ $899≈ £721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés ↗
  6. Étude de main gauche by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle signée vers le haut vers le milieu, sold Apr 2024
    Étude de main gauche
    Watercolor
    22,5 x 29 cm
    Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés · · Lot 52
    €649≈ $691≈ £554Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €250–300View at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés ↗
  7. Afrique du Nord by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle, sold Apr 2024
    Afrique du Nord
    Watercolor
    23 x 34,5 cm
    Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés · · Lot 40
    €512≈ $545≈ £437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés ↗
  8. Au milieu un jet d'eau by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle et lavis sur traits d'encre, sold Apr 2024
    Au milieu un jet d'eau
    Watercolor
    24 x 18,5 cm
    Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés · · Lot 37
    €256≈ $273≈ £219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés ↗
  9. Trichinopoly by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle gouachée sur traits d'encre, sold Apr 2024
    Trichinopoly
    Watercolor
    10,5 x 17 cm
    Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés · · Lot 34
    €1,280≈ $1,363≈ £1,093Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés ↗
  10. Rue animée de personnages by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle gouachée, sold Sep 2022
    Rue animée de personnages
    Watercolor
    Artcurial · · Lot 64
    €328≈ $316≈ £293Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Artcurial ↗
  11. Jeune fille à la toilette. 1871 by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle sur papier, sold Apr 2021
    Jeune fille à la toilette. 1871
    Watercolor
    28 x 17.5 cm
    Drouot Estimations · · Lot 69
    €1,300≈ $1,545≈ £1,127Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Drouot Estimations ↗
  12. Vue de la tour Eiffel by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle sur papier, sold Dec 2019
    Vue de la tour Eiffel
    Watercolor
    26,6 x 21 cm
    Pescheteau-Badin · · Lot 93
    €350≈ $388≈ £294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150–200View at Pescheteau-Badin ↗
  13. Vallée du Grésivaudan» by Paul-Albert Besnard, 1886, Aquarelle, sold Nov 2016
    Vallée du Grésivaudan», 1886
    Watercolor
    Blanchet & Associés · · Lot 70
    €1,260≈ $1,389≈ £1,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–800View at Blanchet & Associés ↗
  14. Femme à sa toilette by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle sur trait de crayon,, sold Jan 2016
    Femme à sa toilette
    Watercolor
    Artcurial · · Lot 134
    €780≈ $851≈ £601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Artcurial ↗
  15. Etude pour 'Les Fruits' by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle gouachée sur papier de forme ovale, sold Mar 2012
    Etude pour 'Les Fruits'
    Watercolor · Paper
    Artcurial · · Lot 51
    €5,148≈ $6,866≈ £4,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Artcurial ↗
  16. Moine franciscain parlant avec trois femmes by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle gouachée sur trait de crayon noir, sold Mar 2012
    Moine franciscain parlant avec trois femmes
    Watercolor
    Artcurial · · Lot 50
    €1,030≈ $1,374≈ £864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Artcurial ↗
  17. Profil présumé de Marie-Thérèse Coppier enfant by Paul-Albert Besnard, 1916, Aquarelle gouachée de forme ronde, sold Dec 2011
    Profil présumé de Marie-Thérèse Coppier enfant, 1916
    Watercolor
    Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés · · Lot 33
    €900≈ $1,175≈ £749Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–600View at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés ↗
  18. Benarès by Paul-Albert Besnard, Aquarelle rehaussée de gouache sur traits d'encre, sold Jun 2011
    Benarès
    Watercolor
    16 x 10 cm
    Thierry de Maigret · · Lot 119
    €300≈ $426≈ £267Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–500View at Thierry de Maigret ↗

Questions about Paul-Albert Besnard watercolors

How much is a Paul-Albert Besnard watercolor worth?

Paul-Albert Besnard watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $172 and $6,866, with a median of $875; half of the 18 priced sales were between $442 and $1,371. 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 Paul-Albert Besnard watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $6,866 for “Etude pour 'Les Fruits'”, sold at Artcurial in March 2012.

How much do Paul-Albert Besnard watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $618 across 10 sales. Over the whole record (2011–2026) the median is $875.

How often do Paul-Albert Besnard watercolors sell at auction?

100% of the 18 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Paul-Albert Besnard watercolors sold?

Most of the 18 recorded results come from Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés (7), Artcurial (4), Drouot Estimations (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Paul-Albert Besnard watercolor?

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