Camille Bombois Auction Prices and Value Guide
Camille Bombois auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 540 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Camille Bombois auction prices: quick answer
Camille Bombois auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Camille Bombois
- Source records
- 540
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Camille Bombois
Camille Bombois (1883–1970) was a French painter and draftsperson recognized as one of the leading figures of Naïve art. Born in the Yonne region of Burgundy, he worked as a farmhand, railroad worker, and circus strongman before dedicating himself to painting. Art critic Noël Bureau discovered Bombois selling canvases on the streets of Paris around 1922, bringing him to the attention of collectors and galleries. His self-taught style is characterized by bold color, strong outlines, and meticulous detail. He is best known for vibrant circus scenes, but his output also includes landscapes, domestic interiors, and figurative compositions. His work is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and is documented in major reference publications including Bénézit and the Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon.
Naïve artoil paintinggouachedrawingcircus scenes
Common works and media
Bombois worked primarily in oil on canvas and gouache, with drawings also appearing in the market. His most characteristic works depict circus performers, strongmen, and fairground scenes rendered in saturated color with precise draftsmanship. Landscapes of the French countryside, river views, domestic interiors, and still lifes are also known. Works range from small cabinet-size panels to larger canvases. Prints and reproductions exist but original paintings constitute the majority of auction lots.
Market and appraisal context
Bombois paintings appear regularly at auction, with over five hundred lots recorded in Appraisily's database. Oil on canvas is the most common medium encountered. Circus subjects and boldly colored figurative scenes tend to attract the strongest collector interest. Condition, provenance, signature authenticity (he signed 'Bombois. C.lle'), and documented exhibition history all affect appraisal outcomes. As a self-taught Naïve painter, Bombois occupies a distinct collecting niche; comparable sales among other modern Naïve artists such as Henri Rousseau and Séraphine Louis can provide useful valuation context.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Post-War & Contemporary Art
- Impressionist & Modern Art
Value drivers
- Subject matter — circus scenes and figurative compositions are his most recognized subjects
- Medium — works in oil on canvas are most commonly encountered at auction
- Provenance and exhibition history strengthen attribution and value
- Signature — signed 'Bombois. C.lle'; authenticity of signature is a factor in appraisal
Appraisal caveats
- The source pack does not include specific auction records or realized prices; valuation factors are drawn from biographical and institutional sources only.
- Naïve art attribution can be complex; works attributed to Bombois should be verified against published catalogues or expert opinion.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD — Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF (OCLC) library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- Wikidata 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 Camille Bombois 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 Camille Bombois artwork?
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