Emile Godchaux (1860–1938)
What is Emile Godchaux’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Emile Godchaux at 14 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $378 including buyer’s premium (middle half $151–$618, n=5). The auction record is $5,417 for Gust of wind at sea (2023, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gust of wind at sea | Painting | $5,417 | Tajan | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Nature morte Sur sa toile d?origine, 1860 | Oil on canvas | $3,126 | Osenat | Jul 2014 |
| 3 | Barques de pêcheurs à quai en Provence | Signée 'Godchaux' en bas à gauche | $2,478 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 4 | Le Bosphore, voiliers et paquebots, 1860 | Huile sur toile | $2,302 | Osenat | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Bouquet de fleurs, 1860 | On its original canvas | $2,145 | Osenat | Apr 2015 |
| 6 | Natures mortes, 1860 | Two oils on their original canvas | $1,914 | Osenat | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | La pêche au crépuscule, 1860 | Oil on canvas | $1,715 | Osenat | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | Promeneuse en bord de mer, 1900 | Huile sur toile signée en bas à gauche, datée 1900 en bas à gauche | $1,141 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2017 |
| 9 | Bouquet de fleurs, 1860 | On its original canvas | $904 | Osenat | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | Bord de mer animé à la barque, 1860 | Huile sur toile | $822 | Osenat | Nov 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $779 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $745 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Emile Godchaux is a French artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $711. 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 Emile Godchaux is recorded as sold in 2026 for $850; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Emile Godchaux on OpeningBid →What is a Emile Godchaux work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Godchaux work is $711.
The median Emile Godchaux painting sells for $621 across 30 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Emile Godchaux paintings typically sell for $501–$904 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $621‡ | $5,417 | 85.7% | 2026-02-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $501–$904‡ | $624‡ | $3,126 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $5,417 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,126 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emile Godchaux worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Godchaux work is $711. The median Emile Godchaux painting sells for $621 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emile Godchaux paintings typically sell for $501–$904 (the middle half of 25 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 Emile Godchaux painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emile Godchaux painting is $621. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emile Godchaux's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emile Godchaux painting is $5,417.
What is the average price of a medium Emile Godchaux painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emile Godchaux painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $624, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emile Godchaux's auction record?
Emile Godchaux's auction record is $6,875, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,875 (buyer's premium not included).
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