Georges Michel (1763–1843)
Georges Michel is a French artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $5,155. 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 Michel sold in 2026 for $6,242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Michel work is $5,155.
The median Georges Michel painting sells for $5,463 across 66 lots.
The median Georges Michel work on paper sells for $2,567 across 13 lots.
The median Georges Michel sculpture sells for $1,348 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Michel paintings typically sell for $3,299–$12,814 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Georges Michel paintings typically sell for $2,519–$6,203 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 83 | $5,463†‡ | $34,523 | 79.5% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,567†‡ | $15,154 | 81.3% | 2024-10-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,348† | $1,348† | — | 2019-12-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $34,523 | $42,000 | — | 2021-02-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,519–$6,203†‡ | $4,121†‡ | $16,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $3,299–$12,814†‡ | $7,430†‡ | $34,523 |
† 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) | 9 | $726–$2,567†‡ | $812†‡ | $2,859 |
† 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 | 2009 | $34,523 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $27,823 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $15,154 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $10,080 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1,348† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georges Michel worth?
Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Michel work is $5,155. The median Georges Michel painting sells for $5,463 across 66 lots. The median Georges Michel work on paper sells for $2,567 across 13 lots. The median Georges Michel sculpture sells for $1,348 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Michel paintings typically sell for $3,299–$12,814 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Georges Michel paintings typically sell for $2,519–$6,203 (the middle half of 20 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 Georges Michel painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Michel painting is $5,463. 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 Michel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Michel painting is $34,523.
What is the average price of a Georges Michel work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Michel work on paper is $2,567. 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 Michel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Michel work on paper is $15,154.
What is the average price of a medium Georges Michel painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges Michel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,430, 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 small Georges Michel painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Michel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,121, 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 Michel's auction record?
Georges Michel's auction record is $42,000, set in 2007.
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