Adolphe Monticelli (1824–1886)
What is Adolphe Monticelli’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 164 auction results for Adolphe Monticelli at 39 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $475–$5,946, n=13). The auction record is $413,000 for Au bord de la rivière, Marseilles (2013, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Au bord de la rivière, Marseilles | Oil on canvas mounted on cradled panel | $413,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 2 | Vase de fleurs | Oil on panel | $210,477 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | A young family under trees on a hill, 1824 | Oil paint | $109,972 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 4 | L'AUTOMNE, 1886 | Huile sur panneau | $86,274 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 5 | Au ball, 1824 | Painting | $84,654 | Christie's | Feb 2005 |
| 6 | LE BAL MASQUE | Huile sur panneau | $75,290 | Artcurial | Apr 2005 |
| 7 | Personnages de Faust, 1872 | Painting | $41,874 | Christie's | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Boats in a harbour, 1824 | Painting | $36,649 | Christie's | Mar 2004 |
| 9 | Fête galante | Painting | $33,884 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | An elegant party on the Venetian Lagoon, 1824 | Painting | $32,598 | Christie's | Sep 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $9,968 |
| Paintings | 115 | $9,375 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $12,181 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $6,646 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 164 results from 39 houses · How we compute these figures
Adolphe Monticelli is a French artist with 230 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $8,292. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Adolphe Monticelli sold in 2025 for $33,884, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolphe Monticelli work is $8,292.
The median Adolphe Monticelli painting sells for $8,715 across 147 lots.
The median Adolphe Monticelli work on paper sells for $2,806 across 4 lots.
The median Adolphe Monticelli photograph sells for $6,377 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Adolphe Monticelli paintings typically sell for $3,018–$10,588 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Adolphe Monticelli paintings typically sell for $4,377–$16,668 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 189 | $8,715†‡ | $413,000 | 77.8% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,806†‡ | $5,946 | — | 2026-06-03 |
| Photography | 3 | $6,377 | $210,477 | — | 2025-06-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $85,464 | $413,000 | — | 2022-07-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $3,018–$10,588†‡ | $6,593†‡ | $413,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $4,377–$16,668†‡ | $9,258†‡ | $109,972 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $413,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $210,477 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $109,972 |
| Photography | 2024 | $6,377 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,946 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,311† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adolphe Monticelli worth?
Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolphe Monticelli work is $8,292. The median Adolphe Monticelli painting sells for $8,715 across 147 lots. The median Adolphe Monticelli work on paper sells for $2,806 across 4 lots. The median Adolphe Monticelli photograph sells for $6,377 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Adolphe Monticelli paintings typically sell for $3,018–$10,588 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Adolphe Monticelli paintings typically sell for $4,377–$16,668 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Adolphe Monticelli painting?
Based on 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolphe Monticelli painting is $8,715. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Adolphe Monticelli's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolphe Monticelli painting is $413,000.
What is the average price of a small Adolphe Monticelli painting?
Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolphe Monticelli painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Adolphe Monticelli painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adolphe Monticelli painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,258, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Adolphe Monticelli's auction record?
Adolphe Monticelli's auction record is $413,000, set in 2013.
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