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# Jacques Lagrange (1917–1995)

## What is Jacques Lagrange’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Jacques Lagrange at 18 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,228 including buyer’s premium (middle half $820–$1,788, n=22). The auction record is $6,275 for Arbres et Maisons (2018, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arbres et Maisons, 1954 | Signée en bas à droite "Lagrange" | $6,275 | Artcurial | Mar 2018 |
| 2 | Le Jardin Botanique, 1957 | Painting | $4,480 | Wright | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | Banlieue, 1917 | Jacques Lagrange (1917-1995) | $3,733 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Chartres, 1959, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $3,458 | Ader | Jun 2011 |
| 5 | La cueillette blue, 1954 | Oil paint | $3,074 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Charlres dans Chartres, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $2,938 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2006 |
| 7 | Charlres dans Chartres, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $2,938 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2006 |
| 8 | Palm Springs Sunset | Mixed media on linen | $2,557 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Crisp Morning Palm Springs, 2024 | Mixed media on linen | $2,514 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Toits rouges à Cachan | Huile sur toile | $2,300 | Ader | May 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $1,246 |
| Other | 11 | $673 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $1,254 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $1,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jacques Lagrange is a French artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,036. 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 Lagrange sold in 2026 for $3,733, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jacques Lagrange work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jacques Lagrange work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Lagrange work is $1,036.

The median Jacques Lagrange painting sells for $1,532 across 25 lots.

The median Jacques Lagrange work on paper sells for $326 across 6 lots.

The median Jacques Lagrange print sells for $199 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 | 6 | $199† | $1,500† | 50% | 2024-03-10 |
| Paintings | 27 | $1,532†‡ | $6,924‡ | 92.6% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $326†‡ | $1,089 | — | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,377‡ | $6,924‡ | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Jacques Lagrange's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $199 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $1,532, record $6,924. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Jacques Lagrange painting sells for around 7.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $5,377.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $531–$2,938†‡ | $1,532†‡ | $6,924‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $215–$728†‡ | $319†‡ | $1,089 |

† 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 | 2012 | $6,924‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $6,275 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,089 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $728‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $212 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Jacques Lagrange worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Lagrange work is $1,036. The median Jacques Lagrange painting sells for $1,532 across 25 lots. The median Jacques Lagrange work on paper sells for $326 across 6 lots. The median Jacques Lagrange print sells for $199 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 Lagrange painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Lagrange painting is $1,532. 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 Lagrange's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Lagrange painting is $6,924. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Jacques Lagrange painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacques Lagrange painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,532, 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 Lagrange's auction record?

Jacques Lagrange's auction record is $6,924, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jacques Lagrange auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jacques-lagrange (updated 2026-11-02).

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.