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# James-J.-J. Tissot (1836–1902)

## What is James-J.-J. Tissot’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for James-J.-J. Tissot at 1 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $920 including buyer’s premium (middle half $613–$1,471, n=5). The auction record is $51,327 for Ten Etchings / first Series (2017, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait de Miss L., ou Il faut qu'une porte soit ouverte ou fermée. 1876, 1876 | Pointe sèche | $2,809 | Ader | May 2012 |
| 2 | Le Banc de jardin, 1883 | Manière noire, épreuve sur chine appliqué | $1,979 | Ader | May 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ten Etchings / first Series, 1876 | Eau-forte et pointe sèche | $51,327 | Ader | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Promenade dans la neige, 1880 | Eau-forte et pointe sèche | $3,660 | Ader | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | Promenade dans la neige, 1880 | Eau-forte et pointe sèche | $2,429 | Ader | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Apparition médiunimique, 1885 | Manière noire on simili-japon | $2,340 | Ader | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Le Retour, 1881 | Eau-forte et pointe sèche | $1,988 | Ader | Dec 2019 |
| 6 | Promenade dans la neige, 1880 | Eau-forte et pointe sèche | $1,924 | Ader | May 2023 |
| 7 | Promenade dans la neige, 1880 | Eau-forte et pointe sèche | $1,907 | Ader | May 2016 |
| 8 | Promenade dans la neige, 1880 | Eau-forte et pointe sèche | $1,687 | Ader | May 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 14 | $1,491 |
| Other | 13 | $807 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,979 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $613 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James-J.-J. Tissot is an artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $920.

A work by James-J.-J. Tissot sold in 2026 for $1,687, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James-J.-J. Tissot work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James-J.-J. Tissot work is $920.

The median James-J.-J. Tissot print sells for $871 across 26 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 26 | $871 | $51,327 | — | 2026-05-27 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $461–$1,099 | $613 | $2,340 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,915–$3,044 | $1,979 | $51,327 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $51,327 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,660 |

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-J.-J. Tissot worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James-J.-J. Tissot work is $920. The median James-J.-J. Tissot print sells for $871 across 26 lots.

### What is the average price of a James-J.-J. Tissot print?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James-J.-J. Tissot print is $871.

### What is James-J.-J. Tissot's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James-J.-J. Tissot print is $51,327.

### What is the average price of a small James-J.-J. Tissot print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James-J.-J. Tissot print (small (under 50 cm)) is $613, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is James-J.-J. Tissot's auction record?

James-J.-J. Tissot's auction record is $51,327, set in 2017.

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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-J.-J. Tissot auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-j-j-tissot (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.