Bernard Dufour Auction Prices and Value Guide
Bernard Dufour auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 340 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Bernard Dufour auction prices: quick answer
Bernard Dufour auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Bernard Dufour
- Source records
- 340
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Bernard Dufour
Bernard Dufour (1922–2016) was a French painter, photographer, and illustrator whose career spanned more than six decades. He first gained recognition for abstract painting in the years following the Second World War, engaging with the post-war renewal of the Parisian art scene. In later decades Dufour shifted toward figurative work, producing portraits and human-figure compositions that became a defining strand of his mature output. His work has been documented in major reference sources including the Getty Union List of Artist Names, VIAF, the RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History, and the Library of Congress. Collectors most often encounter Dufour through paintings, works on paper, and photographs that appear in European and international auction sales.
Post-war abstract paintingoil paintingphotographydrawingportraitshuman figuresabstract composition
Common works and media
Dufour's output includes oil paintings on canvas and panel, drawings in ink and graphite, and photographic works. Early abstract compositions and later figurative paintings — especially portraits and nude or clothed figure studies — are the work types most frequently seen at auction. Illustrated books and print editions may also appear. Medium, edition size (where applicable), date, and condition are key identifiers for appraisal purposes.
Market and appraisal context
Bernard Dufour's auction profile includes original paintings, works on paper, and photographs. His post-war abstract canvases and later figurative portraits and figure studies represent the most commonly encountered categories. Valuation depends on medium, dimensions, date of execution, provenance, condition, and exhibition or publication history. A 1964 feature in the journal L'oeil documents an active exhibition career. Comparable results from Post-War and Contemporary Art sales at major auction houses provide the most reliable pricing context, though collectors should note that his stylistic range means individual lots can vary significantly in demand.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- No major auction-house results were available in the source pack; comparable sale data should be consulted from auction databases.
- Dufour worked across multiple mediums and styles over a long career; attribution and dating are important factors in appraisal.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Bernard Dufour worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Bernard Dufour artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.