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# Jean Boris Lacroix (1902–1984)

## What is Jean Boris Lacroix’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Jean Boris Lacroix at 16 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,984 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,649–$14,738, n=6). The auction record is $29,861 for Lampe modèle 301 (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lampe modèle 301, 1902 | Boris Jean Lacroix (1902-1984) | $29,861 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Forme lumineuse, grand modèle n° 301, 1958 | Three folded sheets; one in black and white lacquered metal, two in plexiglass (perspex). complete with original brass fixings | $24,367 | Ader | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | ƒ Boris Jean Lacroix (1902-1984), 1935 | Verre Édition Mitis Estampille d'éditeur sur une lampe Modèle créé vers 1935 H 50 × Ø | $17,606 | PIASA | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Lampadaire à trois bras, circa 1954 | Painted metal | $15,346 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 5 | Set of four ceiling lights, circa 1952 | Acrylic paint | $12,500 | Phillips | Dec 2014 |
| 6 | Pair of wall lights, circa 1958 | Acrylic paint | $11,847 | Phillips | Sep 2017 |
| 7 | modèle ‘316’, 1958 | Métal laqué, méthacrylate et laiton | $11,198 | PIASA | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Floor lamp, model no. 315, circa 1952 | Acrylic paint | $10,000 | Phillips | Dec 2014 |
| 9 | Lampadaire à trois bras, 1902 | Métal peint et aluminium laqué / | $9,050 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | model 315, 1952 | Acrylic paint | $8,125 | Bonhams | Apr 2015 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 24 | $6,676 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $1,406 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $9,525 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $1,603 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Boris Lacroix is a French artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,969. 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 Jean Boris Lacroix sold in 2026 for $29,861, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Boris Lacroix work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Boris Lacroix work is $1,969.

The median Jean Boris Lacroix work on paper sells for $1,164 across 30 lots.

The median Jean Boris Lacroix painting sells for $8,125 across 2 lots.

The median Jean Boris Lacroix sculpture sells for $6,675 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jean Boris Lacroix work on papers typically sell for $489–$1,690 (the middle half of 24 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 | 2 | $8,125 | $8,125 | — | 2015-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $1,164† | $3,711 | 78.9% | 2026-02-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $6,675 | $11,847 | — | 2017-11-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,080 | $2,080 | — | 2020-05-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $26,659‡ | $29,861 | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $489–$1,690† | $1,324† | $3,711 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $11,847 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $8,125 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,711 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,320 |
| Photography | 2020 | $2,080 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $1,504 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Jean Boris Lacroix worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Boris Lacroix work is $1,969. The median Jean Boris Lacroix work on paper sells for $1,164 across 30 lots. The median Jean Boris Lacroix painting sells for $8,125 across 2 lots. The median Jean Boris Lacroix sculpture sells for $6,675 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Boris Lacroix work on papers typically sell for $489–$1,690 (the middle half of 24 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 Jean Boris Lacroix work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Boris Lacroix work on paper is $1,164. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jean Boris Lacroix's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Boris Lacroix work on paper is $3,711.

### What is the average price of a small Jean Boris Lacroix work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Boris Lacroix work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,324, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jean Boris Lacroix's auction record?

Jean Boris Lacroix's auction record is $29,861, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.