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# Jacques Soisson (1928–2012)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Jacques Soisson at 10 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $60 including buyer’s premium (middle half $29–$89, n=5). The auction record is $2,140 for Étrangement né (2019, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Étrangement né, 1975 | Huile sur toile | $2,140 | Ader | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Le Diable blond, 1974 | Huile sur toile | $1,569 | Ader | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Roule galère, 1975 | Huile sur toile | $1,569 | Ader | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Au milieu des signes, 1980 | Gouache | $699 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Lourde ascendance, 1974 | Gouache | $629 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | Porte de l’interdit, 1979 | Gouache | $629 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Le Passager, 1980 | Gouache - Recto-verso | $489 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | L’Innocent, 1965 | Gouache | $489 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | Personnage, 1973 | Gouache | $489 | Ader | Apr 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bleugredin, 1989 | Lithographie en couleurs | $464 | Ader | Nov 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,569 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $421 |
| Prints | 10 | $245 |
| Other | 5 | $174 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $393 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $215 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jacques Soisson is a French artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $280. 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 Soisson sold in 2024 for $393, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jacques Soisson work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Soisson work is $280.

The median Jacques Soisson print sells for $187 across 18 lots.

The median Jacques Soisson work on paper sells for $407 across 16 lots.

The median Jacques Soisson painting sells for $982 across 6 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 | 18 | $187†‡ | $464 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 7 | $982‡ | $2,140 | 85.7% | 2024-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $407† | $699 | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,569 | $2,140 | — | 2019-10-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jacques Soisson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $187. Paintings (7 lots) median $982, record $2,140. A typical Jacques Soisson painting sells for around 5.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,569.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $180–$362 | $215 | $415 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $104–$309†‡ | $167†‡ | $464 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $255–$1,569‡ | $396‡ | $1,569 |

‡ 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 | $364–$489 | $421 | $699 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,140 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,569 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $699 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $629 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $464 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $436 |

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 Soisson worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Soisson work is $280. The median Jacques Soisson print sells for $187 across 18 lots. The median Jacques Soisson work on paper sells for $407 across 16 lots. The median Jacques Soisson painting sells for $982 across 6 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 Soisson print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Soisson print is $187. 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 Soisson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Soisson print is $464.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Soisson work on paper is $407. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Soisson work on paper is $699.

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

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacques Soisson work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $421, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Jacques Soisson print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacques Soisson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $167, 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 Soisson's auction record?

Jacques Soisson's auction record is $2,140, set in 2019.

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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 Soisson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jacques-soisson (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.