Charles-Joseph Natoire (1700–1777)
What is Charles-Joseph Natoire’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Charles-Joseph Natoire at 9 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,931 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,645–$25,187, n=6). The auction record is $756,000 for La Source; and The Triumph of Bacchus (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Source; and The Triumph of Bacchus, 1700 | Oil paint | $756,000 | Christie's | Jan 2023 |
| 2 | L'arrivée de Cléopâtre à Tarse, 1774 | Watercolour | $199,142 | Artcurial | Mar 2014 |
| 3 | A Stone Staircase in the Park at Arcueil, 1747 | Pen and brown ink | $165,100 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | A Personification of Music, 1700 | Oil paint | $74,399 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 5 | Adoration of Magi | Oil on copper in a French Louis XVI carved and gilded wood frame | $72,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2007 |
| 6 | La Cascade des jardins de la villa Aldobrandini à Frascati avec personnages, 1765 | Pierre noire, plume et encre brune, aquarelle et gouache | $55,386 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | Study of the lamenting Magdalene under the cross of Christ, 1737 | Red chalk | $52,841 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Allegory of Painting Inspired by Poetry | Oil on canvas | $31,750 | Sotheby's | Feb 2024 |
| 9 | Rinaldo and Armida, 1750 | Ink | $30,240 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Académie d'homme nu assis, 1749 | Pierre noire, craie blanche et estompe, sur papier beige, traits d'encadrement à la pierre noire, filigrane couronne fleur-de-lys | $29,563 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 23 | $10,360 |
| Other | 22 | $8,263 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $8,575 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles-Joseph Natoire is a French artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $9,936. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Charles-Joseph Natoire sold in 2026 for $18,715, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles-Joseph Natoire work is $9,936.
The median Charles-Joseph Natoire work on paper sells for $8,750 across 40 lots.
The median Charles-Joseph Natoire painting sells for $74,399 across 5 lots.
The median Charles-Joseph Natoire print sells for $394 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Charles-Joseph Natoire work on papers typically sell for $5,918–$23,539 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $394 | $394 | — | 2021-07-09 |
| Paintings | 6 | $74,399 | $756,000 | 83.3% | 2024-02-01 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $8,750 | $165,100 | 85.1% | 2026-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $199,142 | $756,000 | — | 2026-02-04 |
Charles-Joseph Natoire's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $394. Paintings (6 lots) median $74,399, record $756,000. A typical Charles-Joseph Natoire painting sells for around 189× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $199,142.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $5,918–$23,539 | $8,575 | $165,100 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $756,000 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $199,142 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $165,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $55,386 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $394 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles-Joseph Natoire worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles-Joseph Natoire work is $9,936. The median Charles-Joseph Natoire work on paper sells for $8,750 across 40 lots. The median Charles-Joseph Natoire painting sells for $74,399 across 5 lots. The median Charles-Joseph Natoire print sells for $394 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles-Joseph Natoire work on papers typically sell for $5,918–$23,539 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Charles-Joseph Natoire work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles-Joseph Natoire work on paper is $8,750.
What is Charles-Joseph Natoire's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles-Joseph Natoire work on paper is $165,100.
What is the average price of a small Charles-Joseph Natoire work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles-Joseph Natoire work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Charles-Joseph Natoire's auction record?
Charles-Joseph Natoire's auction record is $756,000, set in 2023.
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