Jacques Bouyssou (1926–1997)
What is Jacques Bouyssou’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Jacques Bouyssou at 30 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,134 including buyer’s premium (middle half $517–$1,649, n=14). The auction record is $9,600 for La Régate (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Régate | Oil on canvas | $9,600 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Paris, l'escalier dans le 18ème | Huile sur toile | $9,371 | Tajan | Mar 2011 |
| 3 | La frette, 1926 | Oil paint | $8,686 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Le Perreux, 1961 | Oil paint | $4,568 | Christie's | Mar 2000 |
| 5 | Vue de Sens | Huile/toile | $4,075 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 1995 |
| 6 | Paris, l'Île Saint-Louis sous la neige, 1968 | Huile sur toile | $3,758 | Ader | Feb 2020 |
| 7 | On the Canal | Oil on canvas | $3,173 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2005 |
| 8 | On the Canal | Oil on canvas | $3,173 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2005 |
| 9 | Honfleur, le quai Sainte-Catherine, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $2,801 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | JACQUES BOUYSSOU, (French, 1926-1997), Honfleur, oil on canvas, 25 1/2 x 32 in., frame: 33 1/2 x 39 3/4 in. | Oil on canvas | $2,500 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $1,342 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $1,572 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $498 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Jacques Bouyssou is a French artist with 113 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,276. 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 Jacques Bouyssou sold in 2026 for $1,699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Bouyssou work is $1,276.
The median Jacques Bouyssou painting sells for $1,300 across 71 lots.
The median Jacques Bouyssou print sells for $69 across 2 lots.
The median Jacques Bouyssou work on paper sells for $170 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jacques Bouyssou paintings typically sell for $1,260–$2,619 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jacques Bouyssou paintings typically sell for $395–$1,064 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $69 | $75 | — | 1991-12-04 |
| Paintings | 87 | $1,300†‡ | $9,600 | 81.6% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $170 | $176 | — | 2016-09-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $8,686 | $9,600 | — | 2026-10-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jacques Bouyssou's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $69. Paintings (87 lots) median $1,300, record $9,600. A typical Jacques Bouyssou painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $8,686.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $395–$1,064†‡ | $520†‡ | $1,964 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $1,260–$2,619†‡ | $1,778†‡ | $9,600 |
† 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 | 2026 | $9,600 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $9,371 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $176 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $164 |
| Prints & Editions | 1991 | $75 |
| Prints & Editions | 1991 | $63 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacques Bouyssou worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Bouyssou work is $1,276. The median Jacques Bouyssou painting sells for $1,300 across 71 lots. The median Jacques Bouyssou print sells for $69 across 2 lots. The median Jacques Bouyssou work on paper sells for $170 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jacques Bouyssou paintings typically sell for $1,260–$2,619 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jacques Bouyssou paintings typically sell for $395–$1,064 (the middle half of 23 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 Jacques Bouyssou painting?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Bouyssou painting is $1,300. 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 Jacques Bouyssou's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Bouyssou painting is $9,600.
What is the average price of a medium Jacques Bouyssou painting?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacques Bouyssou painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,778, 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 Jacques Bouyssou painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacques Bouyssou painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $520, 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 Jacques Bouyssou's auction record?
Jacques Bouyssou's auction record is $9,600, set in 2026.
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