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# James Guitet (1925–2025)

## What is James Guitet’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for James Guitet at 19 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,288 including buyer’s premium (middle half $266–$3,131, n=16). The auction record is $11,432 for 40F.1.60, n°16 (2021, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40F.1.60, n°16, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $11,432 | Artcurial | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Composition, 1957 | Huile sur panneau - Triptyque | $10,777 | Ader | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | 80 M.9.66, 1966, 1966 | Huile sur toile | $9,962 | Artcurial | Mar 2010 |
| 4 | SANS TITRE, 1956 | Signé et daté en bas à droite "James Guitet | $6,189 | Artcurial | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | 80M.10.61, 1961 | Huile sur toile | $5,153 | Artcurial | Mar 2010 |
| 6 | COMPOSITION, 1955 | Huile sur panneau d'isorel | $4,809 | Artcurial | Mar 2010 |
| 7 | COMPOSITION ABSTRAITE, 1955 | Huile sur panneau d'isorel | $4,809 | Artcurial | Mar 2010 |
| 8 | 30P.2.77, 1976-1977 | Oil on canvas | $4,327 | Tajan | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | COMPOSITION, 1956 | Oil on panel | $4,164 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | DEUX PARTIES NOIRES, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $4,156 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $3,096 |
| Other | 18 | $1,062 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $4,156 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $1,004 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $450 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Guitet is a French artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,353. 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 Guitet sold in 2025 for $3,730, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 James Guitet work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a James Guitet work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Guitet work is $2,353.

The median James Guitet painting sells for $3,237 across 26 lots.

The median James Guitet print sells for $129 across 9 lots.

The median James Guitet work on paper sells for $2,120 across 2 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 | 10 | $129 | $2,671 | 90% | 2026-05-31 |
| Paintings | 28 | $3,237†‡ | $11,432 | 92.9% | 2026-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,120† | $3,595 | — | 2025-06-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,511 | $3,511 | — | 2017-12-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,777 | $11,432 | — | 2022-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

James Guitet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $129 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $3,237, record $11,432. A typical James Guitet painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $10,777.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $108–$157 | $129 | $639 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,602–$4,177‡ | $2,443‡ | $5,322‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,237–$5,153 | $4,164 | $10,777 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $11,432 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $10,777 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,595 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $3,511 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,671 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $645† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $639 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 James Guitet worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Guitet work is $2,353. The median James Guitet painting sells for $3,237 across 26 lots. The median James Guitet print sells for $129 across 9 lots. The median James Guitet work on paper sells for $2,120 across 2 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 Guitet painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Guitet painting is $3,237. 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 Guitet's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Guitet painting is $11,432.

### What is the average price of a medium James Guitet painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Guitet painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,443, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Guitet's auction record?

James Guitet's auction record is $11,432, set in 2021.

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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, “James Guitet auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-guitet (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.