Jules Cheret (1836–1932)
Jules Cheret is a French artist with 362 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,160. 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 Jules Cheret sold in 2026 for $5,588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jules Cheret on OpeningBid →What is a Jules Cheret work worth?
Across 226 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jules Cheret work is $1,160.
The median Jules Cheret print sells for $1,250 across 176 lots.
The median Jules Cheret work on paper sells for $423 across 31 lots.
The median Jules Cheret painting sells for $2,446 across 9 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Jules Cheret prints typically sell for $947–$2,425 (the middle half of 92 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jules Cheret prints typically sell for $600–$1,950 (the middle half of 59 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 | 220 | $1,250†‡ | $9,375 | 80% | 2026-08-30 |
| Paintings | 11 | $2,446‡ | $11,283 | 81.8% | 2019-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $423‡ | $5,135‡ | 88.6% | 2025-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $7,500‡ | $11,283 | — | 2025-08-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jules Cheret's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (220 lots) median $1,250 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $2,446, record $11,283. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $7,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $195–$1,225‡ | $466‡ | $3,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $600–$1,950†‡ | $1,087†‡ | $6,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 92 | $947–$2,425†‡ | $1,600†‡ | $9,375 |
† 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) | 6 | $1,899–$8,334‡ | $2,816‡ | $10,579‡ |
‡ 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) | 27 | $264–$1,035‡ | $423‡ | $5,135‡ |
‡ 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 | 2003 | $11,283 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $10,579‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $9,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,135‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $3,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jules Cheret worth?
Across 226 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jules Cheret work is $1,160. The median Jules Cheret print sells for $1,250 across 176 lots. The median Jules Cheret work on paper sells for $423 across 31 lots. The median Jules Cheret painting sells for $2,446 across 9 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Jules Cheret prints typically sell for $947–$2,425 (the middle half of 92 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jules Cheret prints typically sell for $600–$1,950 (the middle half of 59 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 Jules Cheret print?
Based on 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jules Cheret print is $1,250. 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 Jules Cheret's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jules Cheret print is $9,375.
What is the average price of a Jules Cheret work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jules Cheret work on paper is $423. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jules Cheret's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jules Cheret work on paper is $5,135. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Jules Cheret painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jules Cheret painting is $2,446. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jules Cheret's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jules Cheret painting is $11,283.
What is the average price of a large Jules Cheret print?
Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jules Cheret print (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,600, 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 Jules Cheret print?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jules Cheret print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,087, 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 Jules Cheret's auction record?
Jules Cheret's auction record is $11,283, set in 2003.
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