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# James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot (1836–1902)

## What is James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot at 16 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,762 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,040–$20,579, n=9). The auction record is $401,142 for The Tale (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Tale, 1878 | Painting | $401,142 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Kathleen Newton at the Piano, 1880 | Oil paint | $378,000 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Hampton Court, 1882 | Painting | $163,800 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Visiteurs étrangers au Louvre, 1880 | Painting | $154,942 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | The Cab Road, Victoria Station, 1836 | Painting | $86,162 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 6 | By Water (Waiting at a Dockside), London, 1836 | Pencil | $80,710 | Christie's | Jul 2017 |
| 7 | Carriage on the Avenue du Bois, Paris, 1836 | Painting | $43,989 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 8 | Sur la Plage - Mary, Queen of Scots, 1836 | Oil paint | $38,250 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | A Theatrical Evening at Prince Napoléon's House, 1836 | Oil on canvas laid down on panel | $37,294 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 10 | Portrait de Madame Henriette de Bonnières, 1836 | Pastel sur papier marouflé sur toile et monté sur châssis (tâches d'humidité) | $29,439 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $38,250 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $12,762 |
| Other | 9 | $5,040 |
| Prints | 12 | $721 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $16,581 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $5,040 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot is a French artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,493. 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 (Jacques) Joseph Tissot sold in 2025 for $29,439, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot work is $2,493.

The median James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot print sells for $775 across 24 lots.

The median James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot painting sells for $37,294 across 15 lots.

The median James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot work on paper sells for $16,593 across 6 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 | 26 | $775†‡ | $29,056 | 92.3% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 20 | $37,294 | $401,142 | 75% | 2025-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $16,593 | $80,710 | 75% | 2025-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $270,900 | $401,142 | — | 2022-12-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $775 with 92.3% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $37,294, record $401,142. A typical James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $270,900.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $608–$1,016†‡ | $750†‡ | $5,040 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $333–$1,280 | $940 | $29,056 |

† 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) | 7 | $23,751–$159,371 | $43,989 | $401,142 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $13,171–$50,228 | $27,467 | $378,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $401,142 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $378,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $80,710 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $29,439 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $29,056 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,040 |

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 (Jacques) Joseph Tissot worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot work is $2,493. The median James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot print sells for $775 across 24 lots. The median James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot painting sells for $37,294 across 15 lots. The median James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot work on paper sells for $16,593 across 6 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 (Jacques) Joseph Tissot print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot print is $775. 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 (Jacques) Joseph Tissot's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot print is $29,056.

### What is the average price of a James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot painting is $37,294.

### What is James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot painting is $401,142.

### What is the average price of a small James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot print (small (under 50 cm)) is $750, 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 (Jacques) Joseph Tissot's auction record?

James (Jacques) Joseph Tissot's auction record is $401,142, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.