James Coignard (1925–2008)
James Coignard is a French artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $233. 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 $318; 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 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Coignard work is $233.
The median James Coignard print sells for $127 across 115 lots.
The median James Coignard painting sells for $669 across 11 lots.
The median James Coignard work on paper sells for $118 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) James Coignard prints typically sell for $105–$213 (the middle half of 72 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) James Coignard prints typically sell for $53–$139 (the middle half of 37 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 | 133 | $127†‡ | $2,200 | 86.5% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 13 | $669†‡ | $1,440 | 84.6% | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $118†‡ | $1,674† | 83.3% | 2024-10-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $204‡ | $204‡ | — | 2025-01-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $1,370†‡ | $2,200 | — | 2020-11-22 |
† 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 (133 lots) median $127 with 86.5% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $669, record $1,440. A typical James Coignard painting sells for around 5.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $1,370.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $53–$139†‡ | $72†‡ | $637† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $105–$213†‡ | $146†‡ | $2,200 |
† 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) | 7 | $529–$1,231†‡ | $918†‡ | $1,440 |
† 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 | 1992 | $2,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,674† |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,440 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $1,300† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $585 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $204‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 James Coignard worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Coignard work is $233. The median James Coignard print sells for $127 across 115 lots. The median James Coignard painting sells for $669 across 11 lots. The median James Coignard work on paper sells for $118 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Coignard prints typically sell for $105–$213 (the middle half of 72 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) James Coignard prints typically sell for $53–$139 (the middle half of 37 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 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Coignard print is $127. 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 $2,200.
What is the average price of a James Coignard painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Coignard painting is $669. 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 $1,440.
What is the average price of a medium James Coignard print?
Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Coignard print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $146, 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 James Coignard print?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Coignard print (small (under 50 cm)) is $72, 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 $2,200, set in 1992.
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