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# 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.

**2 Georges Michel works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Georges Michel work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Georges Michel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/georges-michel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.