Charles Jacques (1879–1946)
What is Charles Jacques’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Charles Jacques at 17 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,058 including buyer’s premium (middle half $571–$3,571, n=7). The auction record is $5,525 for Modèle 'Orgues' (2025, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modèle 'Orgues', 1970 | Plaster | $5,525 | PIASA | May 2025 |
| 2 | Moutons sous un arbre: sheep under a tree, 1879 | Painting | $4,583 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Modèle 'Orgues', 1970 | Plaster | $4,071 | PIASA | May 2025 |
| 4 | Lampada da tavolo mod. Corail, circa 1970 | Struttura in bronzo dorato. Paralume in ottone e metallo. Base in marmo | $3,070 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Modèle 'Orgues', 1970 | Plaster | $3,058 | PIASA | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | A shepherdess and her flock, 1879 | Panel | $2,644 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 7 | Study of a Seated Peasant | Chalk on cream wove paper | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2014 |
| 8 | Ligne Inox fireplace set, 1965 | Chrome steel | $1,652 | Wright | Mar 2004 |
| 9 | Modèle "Lotus" | Bronze with central aloe motif, cylindrical base and nickel-patinated sheet, stem ending in a pine cone, three brass lampshades | $1,616 | Osenat | Jun 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bergère | Lithograph with additions in black chalk and white chalk heightening on cream wove paper | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $3,070 |
| Paintings | 6 | $826 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,634 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $826 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Jacques is a French artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,652. 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 Jacques sold in 2025 for $3,058, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Jacques on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Jacques work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Jacques work is $1,652.
The median Charles Jacques painting sells for $826 across 8 lots.
The median Charles Jacques work on paper sells for $368 across 5 lots.
The median Charles Jacques print sells for $252 across 4 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 | 4 | $252‡ | $2,400 | — | 2026-03-22 |
| Paintings | 11 | $826‡ | $4,583 | 72.7% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $368†‡ | $2,250 | 71.4% | 2024-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Jacques's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $252. Paintings (11 lots) median $826, record $4,583. A typical Charles Jacques painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $632–$2,604‡ | $943‡ | $4,583 |
‡ 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 | 2009 | $4,583 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $2,644 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $2,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $548† |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $425 |
† 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 Charles Jacques worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Jacques work is $1,652. The median Charles Jacques painting sells for $826 across 8 lots. The median Charles Jacques work on paper sells for $368 across 5 lots. The median Charles Jacques print sells for $252 across 4 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 Jacques painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Jacques painting is $826. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Jacques's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Jacques painting is $4,583.
What is Charles Jacques's auction record?
Charles Jacques's auction record is $5,525, set in 2025.
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