Joseph Bertiers Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Joseph Bertiers Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 18, 2026
Joseph Bertiers (Kenya 1963-), Crazy Boyz Church
Est: R50,000 - R70,000
oil on board
Aspire Art
Mar. 24, 2026
Joseph Bertiers (b. 1963), "What A Man Can Do A Woman Can Also Do," circa 1990s
Est: $600 - $800
Joseph Bertiers (b. 1963) "What A Man Can Do A Woman Can Also Do," circa 1990s Oil on flakeboard Signed lower right: Bertiers; titled along the center of the upper edge
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 06, 2025
Joseph Bertiers Painting - Never Argue w/ a Woman, 1989
Est: $7,000 - $10,500
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, b. 1963). "Never Argue with a Woman People Might Think You're Drunk" oil on wood panel, 1990. Signed and dated at lower right. A delightfully humorous painting by self-taught contemporary Kenyan artist Joseph Bertiers. Bertiers began his career by painting signs for local businesses at age 18. Success ensued after American collector Ernie Wolfe discovered his work outside a Nairobi bar and became his patron. Bertiers' "Never Argue with a Woman" series is a visual satire on gender politics rendered in Bertiers' signature lively style and vibrant color palette. A captivating painting by the brilliant Joseph Bertiers, an artist who has never left his native country but creates paintings that address themes of international significance. Size: 24" L x 34.75" W (61 cm x 88.3 cm) Size: 24" L x 34.75" W x 1.75" H (61 cm x 88.3 cm x 4.4 cm) About the Artist: "For more than two decades, Joseph Bertiers of Kenya has created humorous yet sophisticated message and political commentary paintings about events worldwide. Although he has never left his Kenyan homeland, Bertiers often chronicles events which would seem, at first glance, to be unrelated to his life experience. However, always an avid reader and connoisseur of the local Kenyan press, he now enjoys both access to and information from the world press. Time, Newsweek, The Economist, The Guardian, as well as CNN and the local Kenyan newspapers, have become the fertile grounds from which his largely imagination based paintings are derived. His subject matter ranges from A to Z -- from AIDS to Zimbabwe. His realistic and colorful paintings are rendered on plywood and embellished with English text. Bertiers is married and the father of four children. As an artist, he is entirely self- taught, and has had minimal exposure to art from outside Africa. He is a member of the Kikuyu tribe known throughout Kenya as merchants. At the age of 18, he began his artistic career, painting signs for local bars, butchers and beauty parlors. He showed his inventiveness early on, creating a character called 'Mr. No Credit', designed to discourage customers from asking for free services. Modest commercial success aside, Bertiers grew frustrated by the limitations for creative expression, which he depicted in a series of humorous paintings titled 'Painting A Cat -- I Really Hate It', self-portraits of the artist brushing paint on live cats, suggesting that only cat painting could be a worse job than sign painting. Finally, Bertiers' chance to change directions came when American collector Ernie Wolfe saw Bertiers' early work in a bar outside Nairobi. Wolfe was so intrigued by its forthright charm he sought out the artist and became his patron. At this point, Bertiers was able to turn his artistic attention to the subjects he now paints with such humanity -- fools and dreamers, heroes and charlatans, domestic bliss and marital discord, personal foibles and national tragedies -- taking us all to task mostly with gentle humor, and always with the assurance that he shares the same problems with the rest of us. He very well may be bridging the gap between naive and 'third world' art and world art of the 1990's." (source: Ernie Wolfe Gallery) Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #193563
Artemis Fine Arts
Sep. 04, 2025
Joseph Bertiers Painting - Never Argue w/ a Woman, 1989
Est: $7,500 - $11,250
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, b. 1963). "Never Argue with a Woman People Might Think You're Drunk" oil on wood panel, 1990. Signed and dated at lower right. A delightfully humorous painting by self-taught contemporary Kenyan artist Joseph Bertiers. Bertiers began his career by painting signs for local businesses at age 18. Success ensued after American collector Ernie Wolfe discovered his work outside a Nairobi bar and became his patron. Bertiers' "Never Argue with a Woman" series is a visual satire on gender politics rendered in Bertiers' signature lively style and vibrant color palette. A captivating painting by the brilliant Joseph Bertiers, an artist who has never left his native country but creates paintings that address themes of international significance. Size: 24" L x 34.75" W (61 cm x 88.3 cm) Size: 24" L x 34.75" W x 1.75" H (61 cm x 88.3 cm x 4.4 cm) About the Artist: "For more than two decades, Joseph Bertiers of Kenya has created humorous yet sophisticated message and political commentary paintings about events worldwide. Although he has never left his Kenyan homeland, Bertiers often chronicles events which would seem, at first glance, to be unrelated to his life experience. However, always an avid reader and connoisseur of the local Kenyan press, he now enjoys both access to and information from the world press. Time, Newsweek, The Economist, The Guardian, as well as CNN and the local Kenyan newspapers, have become the fertile grounds from which his largely imagination based paintings are derived. His subject matter ranges from A to Z -- from AIDS to Zimbabwe. His realistic and colorful paintings are rendered on plywood and embellished with English text. Bertiers is married and the father of four children. As an artist, he is entirely self- taught, and has had minimal exposure to art from outside Africa. He is a member of the Kikuyu tribe known throughout Kenya as merchants. At the age of 18, he began his artistic career, painting signs for local bars, butchers and beauty parlors. He showed his inventiveness early on, creating a character called 'Mr. No Credit', designed to discourage customers from asking for free services. Modest commercial success aside, Bertiers grew frustrated by the limitations for creative expression, which he depicted in a series of humorous paintings titled 'Painting A Cat -- I Really Hate It', self-portraits of the artist brushing paint on live cats, suggesting that only cat painting could be a worse job than sign painting. Finally, Bertiers' chance to change directions came when American collector Ernie Wolfe saw Bertiers' early work in a bar outside Nairobi. Wolfe was so intrigued by its forthright charm he sought out the artist and became his patron. At this point, Bertiers was able to turn his artistic attention to the subjects he now paints with such humanity -- fools and dreamers, heroes and charlatans, domestic bliss and marital discord, personal foibles and national tragedies -- taking us all to task mostly with gentle humor, and always with the assurance that he shares the same problems with the rest of us. He very well may be bridging the gap between naive and 'third world' art and world art of the 1990's." (source: Ernie Wolfe Gallery) Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #193563
Artemis Fine Arts
Jun. 05, 2025
Joseph Bertiers Painting - Never Argue w/ a Woman, 1989
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, b. 1963). "Never Argue with a Woman People Might Think You're Drunk" oil on wood panel, 1990. Signed and dated at lower right. A delightfully humorous painting by self-taught contemporary Kenyan artist Joseph Bertiers. Bertiers began his career by painting signs for local businesses at age 18. Success ensued after American collector Ernie Wolfe discovered his work outside a Nairobi bar and became his patron. Bertiers' "Never Argue with a Woman" series is a visual satire on gender politics rendered in Bertiers' signature lively style and vibrant color palette. A captivating painting by the brilliant Joseph Bertiers, an artist who has never left his native country but creates paintings that address themes of international significance. Size: 24" L x 34.75" W (61 cm x 88.3 cm) Size: 24" L x 34.75" W x 1.75" H (61 cm x 88.3 cm x 4.4 cm) About the Artist: "For more than two decades, Joseph Bertiers of Kenya has created humorous yet sophisticated message and political commentary paintings about events worldwide. Although he has never left his Kenyan homeland, Bertiers often chronicles events which would seem, at first glance, to be unrelated to his life experience. However, always an avid reader and connoisseur of the local Kenyan press, he now enjoys both access to and information from the world press. Time, Newsweek, The Economist, The Guardian, as well as CNN and the local Kenyan newspapers, have become the fertile grounds from which his largely imagination based paintings are derived. His subject matter ranges from A to Z -- from AIDS to Zimbabwe. His realistic and colorful paintings are rendered on plywood and embellished with English text. Bertiers is married and the father of four children. As an artist, he is entirely self- taught, and has had minimal exposure to art from outside Africa. He is a member of the Kikuyu tribe known throughout Kenya as merchants. At the age of 18, he began his artistic career, painting signs for local bars, butchers and beauty parlors. He showed his inventiveness early on, creating a character called 'Mr. No Credit', designed to discourage customers from asking for free services. Modest commercial success aside, Bertiers grew frustrated by the limitations for creative expression, which he depicted in a series of humorous paintings titled 'Painting A Cat -- I Really Hate It', self-portraits of the artist brushing paint on live cats, suggesting that only cat painting could be a worse job than sign painting. Finally, Bertiers' chance to change directions came when American collector Ernie Wolfe saw Bertiers' early work in a bar outside Nairobi. Wolfe was so intrigued by its forthright charm he sought out the artist and became his patron. At this point, Bertiers was able to turn his artistic attention to the subjects he now paints with such humanity -- fools and dreamers, heroes and charlatans, domestic bliss and marital discord, personal foibles and national tragedies -- taking us all to task mostly with gentle humor, and always with the assurance that he shares the same problems with the rest of us. He very well may be bridging the gap between naive and 'third world' art and world art of the 1990's." (source: Ernie Wolfe Gallery) Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #193563
Artemis Fine Arts
Oct. 15, 2024
Joseph Bertiers (b. 1963), "Painting a Cat... I Really Hate It"
Est: $600 - $800
Joseph Bertiers (b. 1963) "Painting a Cat... I Really Hate It" Oil on tin Signed lower right: Bertiers
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 04, 2023
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya Behind the scene, 2022 Huile sur toile
Est: MAD100,000 - MAD150,000
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya Behind the scene, 2022 Huile sur toile Signée et datée en bas à droite "Bertiers 22" h: 167 w: 233 cm Provenance : Collection particulière européenne Commentaire : Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right "Bertiers 22" Estimation 100 000 - 150 000 MAD
Artcurial
May. 31, 2023
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya Bus terminal 2, 2008 Huile sur toile
Est: €6,000 - €9,000
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya Bus terminal 2, 2008 Huile sur toile Signée et datée en bas à droite "Bertier 08" 120,5 x 151 cm Provenance : Collection particulière, Espagne Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right "Bertier 08" 47.44 x 59.45 in. Rapport de condition : Toile présentée sur châssis sans cadre Toile légèrement distendue Angles légèrement abîmés Frottements en périphérie Bon état général Condition report: Work presented on a stretcher without a frame Canvas slightly distended Corners slightly damaged Rubbing around the edges Good overall condition Commentaire : Joseph Mbatia Njoroge " Bertiers " est un artiste kenyan. Jeune, il s'intéresse déjà à la peinture et au dessin, et obtient un diplôme dans les arts commerciaux et le design. Frustré par le manque de créativité et de liberté émanant de sa profession, il décide de se consacrer pleinement à la création. Il s'empare des problèmes économiques, sociaux et politiques de son pays et détourne l'actualité internationale dans des œuvres humoristiques et chargées de sens. Il se sert de la prolifération de symboles pour nous présenter sa vision de l'humanité. Malgré la saturation des images et le mélange des couleurs, Joseph Bertiers ne laisse rien au hasard. Il nous prend à partie dans des scènes chaotiques, et sous-entend que la vérité est universelle. Il reprend des faits divers très célèbres, peint des personnalités publiques, et fait référence à des situations communes pour unir les spectateurs du monde entier devant une œuvre lourde de sens. Très présent dans les collections européennes et américaines, il jouit d'une grande visibilité dans le monde entier. Estimation 6 000 - 9 000 €
Artcurial
Nov. 23, 2022
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya International erection observers, 2022 Huile sur toile
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya International erection observers, 2022 Huile sur toile Signée et datée en bas à droite "Bertiers 2022" Titrée en haut à droite "International erection observers" Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right "Bertiers 2022" Titled upper right "International erection observers" h: 90 w: 173 cm Estimation 6 000 - 8 000 €
Artcurial
May. 31, 2022
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya International erection observers, 2022 Huile sur toile
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya International erection observers, 2022 Huile sur toile Signée et datée en bas à droite "Bertiers 2022" Titrée en haut à droite "International erection observers" h: 90 w: 173 cm Commentaire : Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right "Bertiers 2022" Titled upper right "International erection observers" Estimation 10 000 - 15 000 €
Artcurial
Mar. 09, 2022
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, born 1963) Water is life
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, born 1963) Water is life signed 'Bertiers' (lower right) oil on canvas 77.5 x 102cm (30 1/2 x 40 3/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 30, 2021
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya Mixed reactions Huile sur toile
Est: MAD65,000 - MAD85,000
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya Mixed reactions Huile sur toile Signée en bas à gauche "Bertiers" Titrée au dos h: 63 w: 89 cm Provenance : Collection particulière, France Commentaire : Oil on canvas Signed lower right "Bertiers" Titled on the back Estimation 65 000 - 85 000 MAD
Artcurial
Dec. 30, 2021
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya Colonial virus, 2021 Huile sur toile
Est: MAD260,000 - MAD370,000
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya Colonial virus, 2021 Huile sur toile Signée et datée en bas à gauche "Bertiers 0/21" Un certificat d'authenticité signé par l'artiste sera délivré à l'acquéreur h: 173 w: 243 cm Commentaire : Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left "Bertiers 0/21" Estimation 260 000 - 370 000 MAD
Artcurial
Nov. 16, 2021
Joseph BERTIERS né en 1963 - Kenya After colonial virus, 2021 Huile sur toile
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
Joseph BERTIERS né en 1963 - Kenya After colonial virus, 2021 Huile sur toile Signée et datée en bas à droite "Bertiers 2021" h: 87,50 w: 91 cm Commentaire : Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right Estimation 6 000 - 8 000 €
Artcurial
Nov. 09, 2021
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, born 1963) The Careful Joker, 2015
Est: KSh270,000 - KSh390,000
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, born 1963) The Careful Joker, 2015 Unsigned Metal sculpture 54.5 x 80 x 33 (approx.) Contemporary African Art
Art Auction East Africa
Jun. 15, 2021
Joseph BERTIERS né en 1963 - Kenya Matatu Station, 2018 Huile sur toile
Est: €6,000 - €9,000
Joseph BERTIERS né en 1963 - Kenya Matatu Station, 2018 Huile sur toile Signée en bas à droite "Bertiers" Un certificat signé de l'artiste sera remis à l'acquéreur h: 96 w: 107,50 cm Commentaire : Oil on canvas Signed lower right Estimation 6 000 - 9 000 €
Artcurial
May. 30, 2021
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya The wedding, 2019 Huile sur toile
Est: MAD330,000 - MAD440,000
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya The wedding, 2019 Huile sur toile Signée et datée en bas à droite "Bertiers 019" h: 172 w: 240 cm Commentaire : Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right Estimation 330 000 - 440 000 MAD
Artcurial
May. 30, 2021
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya Journey to Canaan, 2017 Huile sur toile
Est: MAD33,000 - MAD55,000
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya Journey to Canaan, 2017 Huile sur toile Signée et datée en bas à droite "Bertiers O/17" Un certificat signé de l'artiste sera remis à l'acquéreur h: 90 w: 111,50 cm Commentaire : Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right Estimation 33 000 - 55 000 MAD
Artcurial
Dec. 30, 2020
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya The bar - 2020
Est: MAD88,000 - MAD132,000
Joseph BERTIERS Né en 1963 - Kenya The bar - 2020 Huile sur tissu Signé et daté en bas à droite 100 x 160 cm Commentaire: Oil on fabric; signed and dated lower left Estimations : 8 000 - 12 000€ Estimation: 88 000 MAD - 132 000 MAD
Artcurial
Nov. 23, 2020
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, born 1963) Sympathy
Est: £800 - £1,200
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, born 1963) Sympathy signed and dated 'Bertiers 4/03' (lower right) oil on panel 61 x 91cm (24 x 35 13/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 24, 2020
Joseph Bertiers (born 1963, Kenya) Coronavirus, 2020
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Joseph Bertiers (born 1963, Kenya) Coronavirus, 2020 Oil on canvas Signed and dated on the bottom right 45 x 92 cm Joseph Bertiers (né en 1963, Kenya) Coronavirus, 2020 Huile sur toile Signée et datée en bas à droite 45 x 92 cm
Piasa
Jun. 24, 2020
Joseph Bertiers (born 1963, Kenya) ICCN in Africa, 2012
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
Joseph Bertiers (born 1963, Kenya) ICCN in Africa, 2012 Oil on fabric Signed and dated on the bottom right 91 x 112 cm Exposition : Biennale de Dakar 2012 Joseph Bertiers (né en 1963, Kenya) ICCN in Africa, 2012 Huile sur tissu Signée et datée en bas à droite 91 x 112 cm Exposition : Biennale de Dakar 2012
Piasa
Feb. 14, 2020
Joseph Bertiers b
Est: R60,000 - R90,000
Joseph Bertiers b.1963 Kenya Doctor Strike 2017 oil on canvas signed and dated bottom right 76 x 105 cm Joseph Bertiers (né en 1963, Kenya) Doctor Strike, 2017 Huile sur toile Signée et datée en bas à droite 76 x 105 cm
Piasa
May. 15, 2019
Joseph Bertiers (né en 1963, Kenya) Rhino relocation, 2018
Est: €5,000 - €8,000
Joseph Bertiers (né en 1963, Kenya) Rhino relocation, 2018 Huile sur toile Signée en bas à gauche 96 x 109 cm
Piasa
Nov. 14, 2018
Joseph Bertiers (né en 1963, Kenya) Sans titre, 2018
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Joseph Bertiers (né en 1963, Kenya) Sans titre, 2018 Huile sur toile Signée et datée en bas à gauche 89 x 172 cm
Piasa
Nov. 14, 2018
Joseph Bertiers (né en 1963, Kenya) Sans titre, 2017
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Joseph Bertiers (né en 1963, Kenya) Sans titre, 2017 Huile sur toile Signée et datée en bas à droite 98 x 112 cm
Piasa
Apr. 18, 2018
Joseph Bertiers ( né en 1963, Kenya)Mixed reactions
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Joseph Bertiers ( né en 1963, Kenya) Mixed reactions Technique mixte sur toile Titré au dos Signé en bas à gauche 63 x 89 cm
Piasa
Feb. 15, 2017
* Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, born 1963) Sympathy
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, born 1963) Sympathy signed and dated 'Bertiers/ 4/03' (lower right); oil on panel 61 x 91cm (24 x 35 13/16in).
Bonhams
Feb. 15, 2017
* Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, born 1963) It is hell in Britain
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, born 1963) It is hell in Britain signed and dated 'BERTIERS/ 4/96' (lower right) oil on panel 91.5 x 122cm (36 x 48 1/16in).
Bonhams
Oct. 15, 2015
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, born 1963) 'Crazy Transport'
Est: -
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan, born 1963) 'Crazy Transport'
Bonhams
May. 31, 2015
Mr. Credit Chased by Gangsters, 1989
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Oil on panel Signed and dated in oil on recto
Santa Monica Auctions
May. 21, 2014
JOSEPH BERTIERS (Kenyan, born 1963) 'Political
Est: -
JOSEPH BERTIERS (Kenyan, born 1963) 'Political Campaign'
Bonhams
Aug. 06, 2013
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan 1963 -) EAST / CENTRAL
Est: R10,000 - R15,000
Joseph Bertiers (Kenyan 1963 -) EAST / CENTRAL AFRICAN STYLES, 'BEAUTY SECRET' sign
Stephan Welz & Co