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# Charles Emile Jacque (1813–1894)

## What is Charles Emile Jacque’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Charles Emile Jacque at 27 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $553–$2,002, n=7). The auction record is $20,584 for Bergère et son troupeau (2014, Osenat). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bergère et son troupeau, 1813 | Oil on canvas | $20,584 | Osenat | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | Basse-Cour, 1813 | Oil on canvas | $6,405 | Neal Auction Company | May 2018 |
| 3 | Retour du Troupeau au Clair de Lune, 1813 | Oil on panel | $4,800 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | View of a Shepherdess Watching a Grazing Ewe and Lamb at Pasture | Oil on panel | $4,444 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2010 |
| 5 | View of a Shepherdess Watching a Grazing Ewe and Lamb at Pasture | Oil on panel | $4,444 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2010 |
| 6 | BARNYARD SCENE | Oil on panel | $4,025 | Grogan & Company | Oct 1996 |
| 7 | Deux chevaux de trait Two workhorses | Mahogany panel | $4,003 | Tajan | Mar 2018 |
| 8 | In the hen house | Oil Painting | $4,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 1996 |
| 9 | THE SHEEP PEN | Oil on panel | $3,630 | Grogan & Company | May 1993 |
| 10 | FLOCK OF GRAZING SHEEP | Oil on cradled panel | $3,500 | Grogan & Company | Feb 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $2,500 |
| Prints | 6 | $241 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,263 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,650 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Emile Jacque is a French artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,441. 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 Charles Emile Jacque sold in 2026 for $2,260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Emile Jacque work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Emile Jacque work is $1,441.

The median Charles Emile Jacque painting sells for $2,200 across 39 lots.

The median Charles Emile Jacque print sells for $207 across 11 lots.

The median Charles Emile Jacque work on paper sells for $750 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Emile Jacque paintings typically sell for $1,166–$3,598 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $207†‡ | $1,650 | 84.6% | 2026-06-23 |
| Paintings | 69 | $2,200†‡ | $20,584 | 56.5% | 2026-02-13 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $750† | $1,408† | 58.3% | 2026-02-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $19,000† | $20,584 | — | 2018-05-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Charles Emile Jacque's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $207 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (69 lots) median $2,200, record $20,584. A typical Charles Emile Jacque painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $19,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $105–$207†‡ | $174†‡ | $1,650 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,166–$3,598†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $4,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,448–$5,841†‡ | $3,262†‡ | $20,584 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $375–$750† | $413† | $1,408† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $20,584 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $19,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,650 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,408† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,026† |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $600 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Charles Emile Jacque worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Emile Jacque work is $1,441. The median Charles Emile Jacque painting sells for $2,200 across 39 lots. The median Charles Emile Jacque print sells for $207 across 11 lots. The median Charles Emile Jacque work on paper sells for $750 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Emile Jacque paintings typically sell for $1,166–$3,598 (the middle half of 26 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 Charles Emile Jacque painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Emile Jacque painting is $2,200. 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 Charles Emile Jacque's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Emile Jacque painting is $20,584.

### What is the average price of a Charles Emile Jacque print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Emile Jacque print is $207. 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 Charles Emile Jacque's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Emile Jacque print is $1,650.

### What is the average price of a Charles Emile Jacque work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Emile Jacque work on paper is $750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Emile Jacque's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Emile Jacque work on paper is $1,408. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,408 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Charles Emile Jacque painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Emile Jacque painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,000, 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 Charles Emile Jacque painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Emile Jacque painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,262, 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 Charles Emile Jacque's auction record?

Charles Emile Jacque's auction record is $20,584, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.