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# Jacques Majorelle (1886–1962)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 181 auction results for Jacques Majorelle at 19 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $101,065 including buyer’s premium (middle half $42,952–$213,561, n=21). The auction record is $1,871,251 for La Kasbah rouge (Freija) (2011, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Kasbah rouge (Freija), 1962 | Huile sur toile | $1,871,251 | Artcurial | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Les amies endormies, 1933 | Détrempe, technique mixte sur papier noir | $876,939 | Artcurial | May 2022 |
| 3 | Bab el Khemis, Zaouïa Sidi Khanem, 1940 | Huile sur carton | $697,122 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Scène de souk, Marrakech, 1886 | Technique mixte rehaussée d'or sur papier noir | $668,109 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 5 | Effet de soir à Anemiter, vallée de l'Ounila (Grand Atlas), 1941 | Technique mixte sur papier | $646,971 | Artcurial | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | L'Aouache à Anemiter, vallée de l'Ounila (Grand Atlas) | Huile sur toile | $588,197 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | Bab el Khemis, zaouia Sidi Khanem, 1962 | Huile sur carton fort | $561,836 | Artcurial | Jun 2011 |
| 8 | Le Souk aux moutons, Marrakech, 1940 | Technique mixte sur papier à rehauts de poudre métallique or | $522,704 | Artcurial | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Fatima, Marrakech, 1962 | Détrempe, technique mixte rehaussée d'or et d'argent sur carton | $509,225 | Artcurial | Jun 2011 |
| 10 | La halte du soir ou Le faucon | — | $491,326 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 87 | $99,295 |
| Works on paper | 23 | $95,808 |
| Other | 42 | $72,484 |
| Prints | 5 | $2,890 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $99,831 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $15,996 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 181 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jacques Majorelle is a French artist with 201 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $81,450. 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 Majorelle sold in 2026 for $101,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Jacques Majorelle work worth?

Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Majorelle work is $81,450.

The median Jacques Majorelle painting sells for $98,938 across 96 lots.

The median Jacques Majorelle work on paper sells for $94,616 across 24 lots.

The median Jacques Majorelle print sells for $3,145 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jacques Majorelle paintings typically sell for $62,432–$224,516 (the middle half of 35 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 | 10 | $3,145‡ | $13,866‡ | — | 2022-12-29 |
| Paintings | 103 | $98,938†‡ | $1.9M | 93.2% | 2025-12-30 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $94,616 | $407,186 | 92.3% | 2026-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 74 | $211,347†‡ | $1.9M | — | 2026-06-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jacques Majorelle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $3,145. Paintings (103 lots) median $98,938, record $1,871,251. A typical Jacques Majorelle painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 74 lots) the median is $211,347.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,026–$10,666‡ | $1,766‡ | $13,866‡ |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $9,543–$20,916 | $13,964 | $66,632 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $62,432–$224,516†‡ | $162,291†‡ | $682,624‡ |

† 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) | 15 | $46,803–$115,986 | $93,424 | $209,133 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $1.9M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $697,122 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $407,186 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $398,630 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $13,866‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $12,799‡ |

‡ 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 Majorelle worth?

Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Majorelle work is $81,450. The median Jacques Majorelle painting sells for $98,938 across 96 lots. The median Jacques Majorelle work on paper sells for $94,616 across 24 lots. The median Jacques Majorelle print sells for $3,145 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jacques Majorelle paintings typically sell for $62,432–$224,516 (the middle half of 35 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 Majorelle painting?

Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Majorelle painting is $98,938. 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 Majorelle's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Majorelle painting is $1,871,251.

### What is the average price of a Jacques Majorelle work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Majorelle work on paper is $94,616.

### What is Jacques Majorelle's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Majorelle work on paper is $407,186.

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

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacques Majorelle painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $162,291, 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 Majorelle work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacques Majorelle work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $93,424, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Jacques Majorelle's auction record?

Jacques Majorelle's auction record is $1,871,251, set in 2011.

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

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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.