Jacques Villon (1875–1963)
Jacques Villon is a French artist with 608 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,547. 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 Villon sold in 2026 for $10,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jacques Villon on OpeningBid →What is a Jacques Villon work worth?
Across 384 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Villon work is $1,547.
The median Jacques Villon print sells for $1,459 across 335 lots.
The median Jacques Villon work on paper sells for $1,428 across 28 lots.
The median Jacques Villon painting sells for $9,002 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jacques Villon prints typically sell for $570–$2,800 (the middle half of 195 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jacques Villon prints typically sell for $751–$3,900 (the middle half of 91 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 | 469 | $1,459†‡ | $215,145 | 71.4% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 16 | $9,002‡ | $119,233 | 93.8% | 2017-06-21 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $1,428†‡ | $51,932 | 84.8% | 2026-10-01 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $26,102 | $215,145 | — | 2012-04-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jacques Villon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (469 lots) median $1,459 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $9,002, record $119,233. A typical Jacques Villon painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $26,102.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 195 | $570–$2,800†‡ | $1,380†‡ | $215,145 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 91 | $751–$3,900†‡ | $1,905†‡ | $49,226 |
† 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) | 9 | $5,601–$14,003‡ | $5,934‡ | $37,528 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $9,002–$50,772 | $12,900 | $73,076 |
‡ 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) | 25 | $525–$3,936†‡ | $1,400†‡ | $51,932 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $215,145 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $119,233 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $73,076 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $51,932 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $49,226 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $38,009 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacques Villon worth?
Across 384 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Villon work is $1,547. The median Jacques Villon print sells for $1,459 across 335 lots. The median Jacques Villon work on paper sells for $1,428 across 28 lots. The median Jacques Villon painting sells for $9,002 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jacques Villon prints typically sell for $570–$2,800 (the middle half of 195 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jacques Villon prints typically sell for $751–$3,900 (the middle half of 91 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 Villon print?
Based on 335 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Villon print is $1,459. 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 Villon's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Villon print is $215,145.
What is the average price of a Jacques Villon work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Villon work on paper is $1,428. 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 Villon's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Villon work on paper is $51,932.
What is the average price of a Jacques Villon painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Villon painting is $9,002. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jacques Villon's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Villon painting is $119,233.
What is the average price of a small Jacques Villon print?
Based on 195 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacques Villon print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,380, 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 Villon print?
Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacques Villon print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,905, 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 Villon's auction record?
Jacques Villon's auction record is $215,145, set in 2007.
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