Jacques Despierre (1912–1995)
What is Jacques Despierre’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Jacques Despierre at 17 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $322 including buyer’s premium (middle half $240–$724, n=14). The auction record is $20,623 for Cristaux et pierres (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristaux et pierres, 1962-1965 | Wool | $20,623 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 2 | Cristaux et pierres, 1962-1965 | Wool | $12,735 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Le printemps, 1985 | Oil/canvas | $6,733 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 4 | Desserte, 1982 | Oil/canvas | $6,269 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 5 | SÈVRES (MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE) & JACQUES DESPIERRE (1912-1995) (Décorateur) Grand vase balustre, à long col cylindrique ourlé, ci..., circa 1949 | Porcelaine émaillée noir, bleu et or sur fond rose | $4,926 | Tajan | Jun 2011 |
| 6 | Saronicos | Oil/canvas | $4,295 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 7 | Les Caïques | Huile sur toile | $1,919 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| 8 | La Ponche, Saint-Tropez, 1936 | Huile sur toile | $1,258 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Aux courses | Huile sur toile | $1,228 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| 10 | Vallée de la Loire, Château de Saumur | Huile sur toile | $1,228 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $760 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $623 |
| Other | 15 | $460 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $757 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $460 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Jacques Despierre is a French artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $581. 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 Despierre sold in 2026 for $644, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Despierre work is $581.
The median Jacques Despierre painting sells for $724 across 32 lots.
The median Jacques Despierre work on paper sells for $338 across 17 lots.
The median Jacques Despierre print sells for $230 across 3 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 | 3 | $230 | $230 | — | 2026-01-16 |
| Paintings | 34 | $724†‡ | $6,733 | 94.1% | 2025-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $338† | $1,115 | — | 2026-01-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,734 | $20,623 | — | 2025-11-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jacques Despierre's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $230. Paintings (34 lots) median $724, record $6,733. A typical Jacques Despierre painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $9,734.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $285–$658†‡ | $422†‡ | $1,521† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $724–$1,407†‡ | $1,056†‡ | $4,295 |
† 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) | 14 | $314–$679† | $459† | $1,115 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1991 | $6,733 |
| Paintings | 1991 | $4,295 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,115 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $853 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $230 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $230 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacques Despierre worth?
Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Despierre work is $581. The median Jacques Despierre painting sells for $724 across 32 lots. The median Jacques Despierre work on paper sells for $338 across 17 lots. The median Jacques Despierre print sells for $230 across 3 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 Despierre painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Despierre painting is $724. 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 Despierre's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Despierre painting is $6,733.
What is the average price of a Jacques Despierre work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Despierre work on paper is $338. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jacques Despierre's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Despierre work on paper is $1,115.
What is the average price of a small Jacques Despierre painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacques Despierre painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $422, 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 medium Jacques Despierre painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacques Despierre painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,056, 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 Despierre's auction record?
Jacques Despierre's auction record is $20,623, set in 2024.
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