Georges Jouve (1910–1964)
What is Georges Jouve’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,200 auction results for Georges Jouve at 48 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,523 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,134–$30,440, n=264). The auction record is $441,000 for Rare Low Table (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare Low Table, 1955 | Ceramics | $441,000 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Low table, 1959 | Glazed ceramic | $352,074 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Vase dit 'Bonbonne', 1910 | Céramique émaillée | $338,164 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Requin, 1910 | Sculpture 'Requin', vers 1955 | $261,068 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Sculpture, circa 1951 | Glazed ceramic, limestone | $256,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Table basse, 1910 | Ceramics | $249,947 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Important Vase Bonbonne, 1955 | Enameled earthenware | $246,537 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 8 | Large mirror, circa 1946 | Glazed stoneware, mirrored glass | $245,100 | Phillips | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Oiseau, 1910 | Sculpture 'Oiseau', vers 1957 | $239,312 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled, circa 1951 | Épreuve en céramique émaillé noir | $233,055 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $25,200 |
| Sculpture | 637 | $11,340 |
| Other | 420 | $7,289 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $57,314 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 124 | $28,865 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 840 | $8,925 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,200 results from 48 houses · How we compute these figures
Georges Jouve is a French artist with 1,488 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $9,098. 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 Jouve sold in 2026 for $44,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Jouve work is $9,098.
The median Georges Jouve sculpture sells for $74,392 across 19 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $74,392† | $441,000 | 90.5% | 2024-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 60 | $118,395‡ | $441,000 | — | 2026-06-12 |
† 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) | 14 | $22,091–$117,475† | $46,964† | $261,068 |
† 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 | 2022 | $441,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $261,068 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georges Jouve worth?
Across 1,195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Jouve work is $9,098. The median Georges Jouve sculpture sells for $74,392 across 19 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 Jouve sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Jouve sculpture is $74,392. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Georges Jouve's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Jouve sculpture is $441,000.
What is the average price of a small Georges Jouve sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Jouve sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $46,964, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Georges Jouve's auction record?
Georges Jouve's auction record is $441,000, set in 2022.
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