Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914)
What is Emmanuel Villanis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 142 auction results for Emmanuel Villanis at 54 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $704 including buyer’s premium (middle half $295–$1,251, n=19). The auction record is $19,894 for Seated Boy (2018, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seated Boy | White marble | $19,894 | Sotheby's | Jul 2018 |
| 2 | Mélodie | White marble, with an ivory and bronze lyre | $12,622 | Sotheby's | May 2015 |
| 3 | Bust of a woman | Bronze, mid-brown patina, on a veined red marble socle | $11,685 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Farfalla | Bronze with double patina | $7,130 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | BOHÉMIENNE | Silvered-bronze | $6,250 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | Femme a la coquille | Gilt patinated bronze nude, reclining on a brown patinated bronze conch shell | $5,225 | Roseberys London | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914) The Echo a large patinated bronze sculpture of a naked lady resting on | — | $4,314 | Woolley and Wallis | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Venus on a shell | Bronze, dark brown and copper coloured patina | $3,913 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2023 |
| 9 | SAPHO | White metal, mid to dark brown patina | $3,750 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 10 | Petite Fiancée | Bronze | $2,941 | Sworders | Feb 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 58 | $1,472 |
| Other | 18 | $810 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $2,009 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $895 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 142 results from 54 houses · How we compute these figures
Emmanuel Villanis is a French artist with 194 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,352. 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 Emmanuel Villanis sold in 2026 for $1,887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Emmanuel Villanis on OpeningBid →What is a Emmanuel Villanis work worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emmanuel Villanis work is $1,352.
The median Emmanuel Villanis sculpture sells for $1,360 across 106 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Emmanuel Villanis sculptures typically sell for $408–$1,508 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Emmanuel Villanis sculptures typically sell for $1,640–$3,232 (the middle half of 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 141 | $1,360†‡ | $19,894 | 75.2% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $8,198† | $19,894 | — | 2023-11-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $408–$1,508†‡ | $735†‡ | $5,508‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $1,640–$3,232†‡ | $2,259†‡ | $19,894 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $19,894 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $12,622 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emmanuel Villanis worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emmanuel Villanis work is $1,352. The median Emmanuel Villanis sculpture sells for $1,360 across 106 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Emmanuel Villanis sculptures typically sell for $408–$1,508 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Emmanuel Villanis sculptures typically sell for $1,640–$3,232 (the middle half of 32 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 Emmanuel Villanis sculpture?
Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emmanuel Villanis sculpture is $1,360. 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 Emmanuel Villanis's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emmanuel Villanis sculpture is $19,894.
What is the average price of a small Emmanuel Villanis sculpture?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emmanuel Villanis sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $735, 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 Emmanuel Villanis sculpture?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emmanuel Villanis sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,259, 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 Emmanuel Villanis's auction record?
Emmanuel Villanis's auction record is $19,894, set in 2018.
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