James Coignard (1925–2025)
What is James Coignard’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 466 auction results for James Coignard at 81 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $141 including buyer’s premium (middle half $83–$533, n=38). The auction record is $19,421 for Le Clavier (2009, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Clavier, 1987 | Oil, colour chalk and collage on canvas | $19,421 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2009 |
| 2 | Composition | Oil/canvas | $15,286 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 1990 |
| 3 | Les Petits triangles | Oil/canvas | $15,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 4 | Profil et triangle bleu | Oil/canvas | $15,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 5 | Nature morte | Oil on canvas | $11,778 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 1990 |
| 6 | Nature morte a la langouste, 1955 | Oil/canvas | $9,545 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 1990 |
| 7 | Irrealite Acrylique | Acrylique | $9,506 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 1991 |
| 8 | Vision equilibree | Acrylique | $8,819 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jul 1991 |
| 9 | Espace AB | Acrylique | $8,384 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1992 |
| 10 | COIGNARD, JAMES (1925) | Oil/canvas | $8,120 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 1991 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $2,183 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $1,105 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $533 |
| Other | 89 | $400 |
| Prints | 42 | $233 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 97 | $654 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $546 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 466 results from 81 houses · How we compute these figures
James Coignard is a French artist with 705 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $478. 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 James Coignard is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,341; 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 428 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Coignard work is $478.
The median James Coignard print sells for $326 across 191 lots.
The median James Coignard painting sells for $1,563 across 76 lots.
The median James Coignard work on paper sells for $487 across 47 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) James Coignard prints typically sell for $200–$545 (the middle half of 113 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) James Coignard paintings typically sell for $865–$3,637 (the middle half of 52 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 | 237 | $326†‡ | $3,969 | 80.6% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 106 | $1,563†‡ | $15,286 | 71.7% | 2026-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $487†‡ | $19,421 | 85.5% | 2026-05-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $597†‡ | $8,000 | 78.9% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $7,454†‡ | $19,421 | — | 2022-08-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Coignard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (237 lots) median $326 with 80.6% sell-through. Paintings (106 lots) median $1,563, record $15,286. A typical James Coignard painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $7,454.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $152–$442†‡ | $225†‡ | $1,376 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 113 | $200–$545†‡ | $371†‡ | $3,969 |
† 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) | 13 | $537–$2,635†‡ | $1,749†‡ | $11,778 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $865–$3,637†‡ | $1,537†‡ | $15,286 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $256–$593†‡ | $436†‡ | $2,248 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $409–$828†‡ | $576†‡ | $3,389† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $436–$928†‡ | $597†‡ | $8,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $19,421 |
| Paintings | 1990 | $15,286 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $15,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1993 | $8,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $3,969 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,389† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,659 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $1,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Coignard worth?
Across 428 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Coignard work is $478. The median James Coignard print sells for $326 across 191 lots. The median James Coignard painting sells for $1,563 across 76 lots. The median James Coignard work on paper sells for $487 across 47 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Coignard prints typically sell for $200–$545 (the middle half of 113 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) James Coignard paintings typically sell for $865–$3,637 (the middle half of 52 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 James Coignard print?
Based on 191 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Coignard print is $326. 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 James Coignard's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Coignard print is $3,969.
What is the average price of a James Coignard painting?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Coignard painting is $1,563. 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 James Coignard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Coignard painting is $15,286.
What is the average price of a James Coignard work on paper?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Coignard work on paper is $487. 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 James Coignard's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Coignard work on paper is $19,421.
What is the average price of a medium James Coignard print?
Based on 113 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Coignard print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $371, 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 James Coignard painting?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Coignard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,537, 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 James Coignard's auction record?
James Coignard's auction record is $19,421, set in 2009.
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