James Jacques Tissot (1836–1902)
James Jacques Tissot is a French artist with 356 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,640. 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 Tissot sold in 2024 for $4,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 241 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Jacques Tissot work is $2,640.
The median James Jacques Tissot print sells for $2,640 across 240 lots.
The median James Jacques Tissot work on paper sells for $155 across 1 lots.
The median James Jacques Tissot painting sells for $4,000 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Jacques Tissot prints typically sell for $1,625–$3,900 (the middle half of 197 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) James Jacques Tissot prints typically sell for $2,638–$8,700 (the middle half of 22 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 | 268 | $2,640†‡ | $35,000 | 89.6% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | — | 2022-03-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $155† | $155† | 50% | 2025-08-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $11,625 | $35,000 | — | 2023-03-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Jacques Tissot's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (268 lots) median $2,640 with 89.6% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $4,000, record $4,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $11,625.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 197 | $1,625–$3,900†‡ | $2,530†‡ | $16,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,638–$8,700 | $4,950 | $35,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $35,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $16,250 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $155† |
† 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 Jacques Tissot worth?
Across 241 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Jacques Tissot work is $2,640. The median James Jacques Tissot print sells for $2,640 across 240 lots. The median James Jacques Tissot work on paper sells for $155 across 1 lots. The median James Jacques Tissot painting sells for $4,000 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Jacques Tissot prints typically sell for $1,625–$3,900 (the middle half of 197 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) James Jacques Tissot prints typically sell for $2,638–$8,700 (the middle half of 22 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 Jacques Tissot print?
Based on 240 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Jacques Tissot print is $2,640. 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 Tissot's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Jacques Tissot print is $35,000.
What is the average price of a small James Jacques Tissot print?
Based on 197 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Jacques Tissot print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,530, 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 Jacques Tissot print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Jacques Tissot print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is James Jacques Tissot's auction record?
James Jacques Tissot's auction record is $35,000, set in 2013.
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