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# Georges Clairin (1843–1919)

## What is Georges Clairin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Georges Clairin at 20 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,256 including buyer’s premium (middle half $827–$4,762, n=9). The auction record is $60,000 for Sarah Bernhardt in the Role of Izeyl (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarah Bernhardt in the Role of Izeyl | Oil paint | $60,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 2 | la Pomenade | Oil on canvas | $27,500 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 1997 |
| 3 | Portrait de Sarah Bernhardt à Belle-Ile, 1919 | Huile sur toile (Toile d'origine) | $27,198 | Artcurial | Apr 2013 |
| 4 | buste de femme de profil, chevelure d'algues et de coquillages | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $20,932 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 5 | Claudea Elegans: an allegory of the sea, circa 1898 | Pastel, watercolour and gouache on board | $16,899 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | The Chimera on the Island | Oil paint | $15,240 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 7 | Sarah Bernhardt dans le rôle de Cléopâtre, 1911 | Pencil and gouache on paper | $14,509 | Artcurial | May 2019 |
| 8 | LE CHEIK ET SON ESCORTE | Aquarelle et gouache sur papier | $8,798 | Artcurial | May 2016 |
| 9 | Portrait de Sarah Bernhardt | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $8,581 | Tajan | May 2014 |
| 10 | L'Eté, 1893 | Huile sur toile | $6,803 | Artcurial | Feb 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $3,055 |
| Paintings | 10 | $2,529 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $1,789 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,779 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $805 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Georges Clairin is a French artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,230. 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 Georges Clairin sold in 2026 for $16,899, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Georges Clairin work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Georges Clairin work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Clairin work is $2,230.

The median Georges Clairin work on paper sells for $1,665 across 27 lots.

The median Georges Clairin painting sells for $3,365 across 20 lots.

The median Georges Clairin print sells for $3,000 across 1 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 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | — | 2006-12-20 |
| Paintings | 30 | $3,365†‡ | $60,000 | 66.7% | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $1,665†‡ | $16,899 | 77.1% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $27,500 | $60,000 | — | 2024-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Georges Clairin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,000. Paintings (30 lots) median $3,365, record $60,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $27,500.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,557–$8,908†‡ | $3,503†‡ | $60,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 13 | $512–$1,665†‡ | $784†‡ | $8,581 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,778–$10,547† | $2,256† | $16,899 |

† 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 | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $27,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $16,899 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $14,509 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $3,000 |

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 Georges Clairin worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Clairin work is $2,230. The median Georges Clairin work on paper sells for $1,665 across 27 lots. The median Georges Clairin painting sells for $3,365 across 20 lots. The median Georges Clairin print sells for $3,000 across 1 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 Georges Clairin work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Clairin work on paper is $1,665. 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 Georges Clairin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Clairin work on paper is $16,899.

### What is the average price of a Georges Clairin painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Clairin painting is $3,365. 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 Georges Clairin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Clairin painting is $60,000.

### What is the average price of a small Georges Clairin work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Clairin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $784, 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 Georges Clairin's auction record?

Georges Clairin's auction record is $60,000, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Georges Clairin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/georges-clairin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.