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# Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann (1879–1933)

## What is Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 240 auction results for Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann at 9 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $81,708 including buyer’s premium (middle half $58,811–$114,525, n=20). The auction record is $2,420,000 for Chaise Longue “aux Skis” (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaise Longue “aux Skis”, 1929 | Lacquered wood | $2,420,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Model 1314 NR | Ébène de macassar and amboyna | $1,482,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Canapé 'Van Beuningen', vers 1930 | Makassar ebony and leather upholstered beech | $1,181,950 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Bureau personnel d'Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, 1929, Fauteuil, 1930-1933, 1879 | Oak | $942,210 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Secrétaire à abattant dit 'Égyptien fuseau', 1879 | Oak | $896,125 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Rare and Important Carpet, circa 1925 | Hand-knotted wool | $693,000 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Ducharne Secretaire, Model No. 1540 AR/1606 NR | Ébène de macassar, ivory and leather | $602,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| 8 | Palette armchairs, 1925 | Bronze | $532,066 | Sotheby's | Jan 2018 |
| 9 | Low Table, circa 1925 | Burled amboyna, shagreen | $425,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 10 | A Superb and Rare Vanity, Model AR1537/NR 1828, and "Tivo" Chair, Model AR29/NR57, 1828 | Ebénè de macassar, ivory, shagreen, bronze and mirrored glass | $422,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2011 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 124 | $60,728 |
| Sculpture | 93 | $56,082 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 55 | $91,926 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 106 | $58,800 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $13,847 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 240 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann is a French artist with 304 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $56,082. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann sold in 2026 for $76,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann work worth?

Across 240 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann work is $56,082.

The median Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann sculpture sells for $75,000 across 47 lots.

The median Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann photograph sells for $9,379 across 3 lots.

The median Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann work on paper sells for $1,092 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann sculptures typically sell for $25,100–$132,223 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,092 | $1,092 | — | 2013-12-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 54 | $75,000† | $942,210 | 87% | 2026-06-11 |
| Photography | 3 | $9,379 | $20,000 | — | 2022-03-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 67 | $176,433† | $2.4M | — | 2026-06-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $19,689–$39,183 | $30,165 | $83,985 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $25,100–$132,223 | $75,000 | $252,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $64,893–$138,996† | $98,252† | $942,210 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $942,210 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $254,565 |
| Photography | 2019 | $20,000 |
| Photography | 2019 | $9,379 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,092 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann worth?

Across 240 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann work is $56,082. The median Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann sculpture sells for $75,000 across 47 lots. The median Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann photograph sells for $9,379 across 3 lots. The median Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann work on paper sells for $1,092 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann sculptures typically sell for $25,100–$132,223 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann sculpture?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann sculpture is $75,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann sculpture is $942,210.

### What is the average price of a medium Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann sculpture?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $75,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $98,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann's auction record?

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann's auction record is $2,420,000, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.