Jacques Villeglé (1926–2022)
What is Jacques Villeglé’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 147 auction results for Jacques Villeglé at 25 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,619 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,589–$17,614, n=24). The auction record is $383,682 for Boulevard Saint-Martin (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulevard Saint-Martin | Affiches lacérées sur toile | $383,682 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 2 | QUAI DES CELESTINS, 20 mars 1965, 1965 | Affiches lacérées marouflées sur toile | $219,680 | Artcurial | Jan 2008 |
| 3 | Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 1961 | Affiches lacérées marouflées sur toile | $214,201 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | Avenue de l'Observatoire, 1961 | Affiches lacérées marouflées sur toile | $132,952 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | Rue Tchakotine | Décollage on canvas | $87,394 | Sotheby's | Feb 2014 |
| 6 | RUE PELLETIER, 24 avril 1988, 1988 | Affiches lacérées marouflées sur toile | $79,073 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RUE DES LOMBARDS, 5 JUIN 1987, 1987 | Affiches lacérées marouflées sur toile | $99,051 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 2 | CARREFOUR-ALGERIE-EVIAN, 26 avril 1961, 1961 | Affiches lacérées marouflées sur toile | $86,579 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | LES TERNES (LETTRES JAUNE SUR FOND ROUGE), 1957 | Affiches lacérées marouflées sur toile | $86,579 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Jacques VILLEGLE (Né en 1926) - EDOUARD DULEU, 390 AVENUE DES ETATS-UNIS, TOULOUSE, 1999 | Torns posters laid on wooden door | $63,133 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $17,489 |
| Other | 37 | $11,301 |
| Prints | 41 | $1,973 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $22,846 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $10,117 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $3,400 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 147 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Jacques Villeglé is a French artist with 203 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $10,321. 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 Villeglé is recorded as sold in 2025 for $10,525; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Villeglé work is $10,321.
The median Jacques Villeglé print sells for $5,619 across 95 lots.
The median Jacques Villeglé painting sells for $18,477 across 13 lots.
The median Jacques Villeglé work on paper sells for $1,630 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jacques Villeglé prints typically sell for $422–$13,421 (the middle half of 39 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 | 111 | $5,619†‡ | $383,682 | 85.6% | 2026-06-04 |
| Paintings | 13 | $18,477 | $62,269 | — | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,630† | $32,886 | 77.8% | 2025-04-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,173‡ | $4,330‡ | — | 2026-04-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $116,002 | $383,682 | — | 2017-10-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jacques Villeglé's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (111 lots) median $5,619 with 85.6% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $18,477, record $62,269. A typical Jacques Villeglé painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $116,002.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $971–$5,607†‡ | $2,597†‡ | $13,320 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $422–$13,421†‡ | $2,201†‡ | $63,133 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $17,317–$24,411‡ | $20,734‡ | $383,682 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,818–$17,687 | $5,896 | $18,477 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $22,367–$23,769 | $23,274 | $62,269 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $383,682 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $219,680 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $62,269 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $51,708 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $32,886 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $32,571 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $4,330‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $4,016 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacques Villeglé worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Villeglé work is $10,321. The median Jacques Villeglé print sells for $5,619 across 95 lots. The median Jacques Villeglé painting sells for $18,477 across 13 lots. The median Jacques Villeglé work on paper sells for $1,630 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jacques Villeglé prints typically sell for $422–$13,421 (the middle half of 39 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 Villeglé print?
Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Villeglé print is $5,619. 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 Villeglé's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Villeglé print is $383,682.
What is the average price of a Jacques Villeglé painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Villeglé painting is $18,477.
What is Jacques Villeglé's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Villeglé painting is $62,269.
What is the average price of a medium Jacques Villeglé print?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacques Villeglé print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,201, 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 Villeglé print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacques Villeglé print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,597, 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 Villeglé's auction record?
Jacques Villeglé's auction record is $383,682, set in 2010.
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