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# Georges Jacob (1739–1814)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for Georges Jacob at 14 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,530 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,921–$27,783, n=11). The auction record is $1,042,020 for LIVRÉE POUR LE COMTE D'ARTOIS (1757-1836) AU CHÂTEAU DE BAGATELLE (2020, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIVRÉE POUR LE COMTE D'ARTOIS (1757-1836) AU CHÂTEAU DE BAGATELLE | En bois sculpté, doré et patiné façon canon de fusil | $1,042,020 | Artcurial | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | Grand fauteuil à dossier plat en bois mouluré, sculpté et doré, les montants arrondis à cannelures, 1785 | Moulded, carved and gilded wood | $155,341 | Ader | Jan 2021 |
| 3 | A SET OF FOUR LOUIS XVI CARVED GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS A LA REINE, circa 1780 | Carved giltwood | $138,862 | Christie's | Dec 2009 |
| 4 | A pair of Louis XVI mahogany and ivory 'curule' armchairs, late 18th century, attributed to Georges Jacob | Mahogany and ivory | $79,762 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | A Pair of Royal Louis XVI Cream-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Banquettes by Georges Jacob, Circa 1785, circa 1785 | Cream-painted and parcel-gilt | $65,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | A LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD CANAPE, circa 1770 | Giltwood, bleu marine velvet | $60,554 | Christie's | Jul 2009 |
| 7 | A set of four Louis XVI giltwood armchairs, circa 1782, stamped by Georges Jacob, circa 1782 | Giltwood | $55,231 | Sotheby's | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | PAIRE DE FAUTEUILS D'EPOQUE DIRECTOIRE ESTAMPILLE DE GEORGES JACOB | Mahogany and mahogany veneer | $53,271 | Artcurial | Dec 2011 |
| 9 | ATHENIENNE D'EPOQUE LOUIS XVI | Moulded, sculpted and gilded walnut, painted oak imitating marble, pierced chased and gilded bronze bowl and lid | $49,387 | Christie's | May 2020 |
| 10 | A Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Console Table by Georges Jacob, Circa 1780, circa 1780 | Carved giltwood | $40,320 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $15,194 |
| Other | 72 | $8,414 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $19,760 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $6,592 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Georges Jacob is a French artist with 136 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,441. 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 Jacob sold in 2026 for $65,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Georges Jacob works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Georges Jacob work worth?

Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Jacob work is $8,441.

The median Georges Jacob sculpture sells for $11,422 across 10 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 | 17 | $11,422‡ | $36,183‡ | 58.8% | 2024-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $126,803‡ | $1M | — | 2026-10-21 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,421–$25,494‡ | $11,865‡ | $36,183‡ |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $36,183‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $28,969 |

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

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 Jacob worth?

Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Jacob work is $8,441. The median Georges Jacob sculpture sells for $11,422 across 10 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 Jacob sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Jacob sculpture is $11,422. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Georges Jacob's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Jacob sculpture is $36,183. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Georges Jacob's auction record?

Georges Jacob's auction record is $1,042,020, set in 2020.

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