Edmond Marie Petitjean (1844–1925)
What is Edmond Marie Petitjean’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Edmond Marie Petitjean at 29 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,867 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,548–$2,439, n=7). The auction record is $27,424 for A washerwoman on the river at dusk (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A washerwoman on the river at dusk, 1844 | Oil paint | $27,424 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 2 | Ships in a Port, 1844 | Oil paint | $18,800 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 3 | Vue du Tréport, 1844 | Huile sur toile | $15,511 | Christie's | Sep 2002 |
| 4 | La cote normande, 1844 | Oil paint | $15,229 | Christie's | Oct 1999 |
| 5 | Harbour view of La Rochelle, 1844 | Oil paint | $14,975 | Christie's | Mar 2008 |
| 6 | Hors - Concours, Signed ""E. Petitjean"" l.l., label from F.E. Robinson Gallery, New Jersey | — | $12,925 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2002 |
| 7 | Village Gardens | Oil on canvas | $11,500 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jan 1999 |
| 8 | Village Gardens | Oil on canvas | $11,500 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 1999 |
| 9 | View of the port of Noirmoutier | Canvas laid on cardboard | $11,315 | Tajan | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | Rowing to Port | — | $10,575 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2002 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $5,621 |
| Paintings | 50 | $4,089 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 45 | $4,117 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,285 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Edmond Marie Petitjean is a French artist with 128 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,696. 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 Edmond Marie Petitjean sold in 2025 for $7,404, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edmond Marie Petitjean work is $3,696.
The median Edmond Marie Petitjean painting sells for $3,582 across 70 lots.
The median Edmond Marie Petitjean print sells for $10,575 across 3 lots.
The median Edmond Marie Petitjean work on paper sells for $3,838 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Edmond Marie Petitjean paintings typically sell for $2,048–$6,605 (the middle half of 57 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 | 3 | $10,575 | $12,925 | — | 2002-10-09 |
| Paintings | 98 | $3,582†‡ | $27,424 | 71.4% | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,838 | $3,838 | — | 2013-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $15,511 | $27,424 | — | 2014-05-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edmond Marie Petitjean's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $10,575. Paintings (98 lots) median $3,582, record $27,424. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $15,511.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $909–$3,063†‡ | $1,592†‡ | $10,341 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 57 | $2,048–$6,605†‡ | $4,062†‡ | $27,424 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2014 | $27,424 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $18,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $12,925 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $10,575 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $3,838 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edmond Marie Petitjean worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edmond Marie Petitjean work is $3,696. The median Edmond Marie Petitjean painting sells for $3,582 across 70 lots. The median Edmond Marie Petitjean print sells for $10,575 across 3 lots. The median Edmond Marie Petitjean work on paper sells for $3,838 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Edmond Marie Petitjean paintings typically sell for $2,048–$6,605 (the middle half of 57 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 Edmond Marie Petitjean painting?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edmond Marie Petitjean painting is $3,582. 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 Edmond Marie Petitjean's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edmond Marie Petitjean painting is $27,424.
What is the average price of a medium Edmond Marie Petitjean painting?
Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edmond Marie Petitjean painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,062, 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 small Edmond Marie Petitjean painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edmond Marie Petitjean painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,592, 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 Edmond Marie Petitjean's auction record?
Edmond Marie Petitjean's auction record is $27,424, set in 2014.
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