James Pichette (1920–2020)
What is James Pichette’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for James Pichette at 22 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $581 including buyer’s premium (middle half $553–$1,472, n=7). The auction record is $8,815 for Camargue (2019, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camargue, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $8,815 | Ader | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Sang, 1990 | Oil/canvas | $6,501 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 3 | PEINTURE, 1951 | Signée et datée en bas à gauche "J | $5,792 | Artcurial | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | La ville souffre, 1954 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "J | $3,700 | Artcurial | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | L'envol, 1956 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "J | $3,658 | Artcurial | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Antibes Jazz 2, 1992 | Huile sur toile | $3,598 | Ader | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | Jazzique méditerranéenne à Stan Getz, 1920 | Huile sur toile | $3,413 | Osenat | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Cannes, 1958 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "J | $3,353 | Artcurial | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Totem II, 1951 | Huile sur toile | $3,219 | Artcurial | Oct 2013 |
| 10 | Composition, 1950 | Gouache/paper | $3,114 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1992 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $1,493 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $510 |
| Other | 9 | $124 |
| Prints | 5 | $74 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,540 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $530 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $496 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
James Pichette is a French artist with 169 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $579. 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 Pichette is recorded as sold in 2026 for $614; 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 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Pichette work is $579.
The median James Pichette painting sells for $1,172 across 53 lots.
The median James Pichette work on paper sells for $440 across 35 lots.
The median James Pichette print sells for $80 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Pichette work on papers typically sell for $228–$733 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) James Pichette paintings typically sell for $463–$810 (the middle half of 21 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 | 11 | $80†‡ | $220‡ | 63.6% | 2026-06-30 |
| Paintings | 65 | $1,172†‡ | $8,815 | 81.5% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $440†‡ | $3,114 | 85.4% | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $6,147† | $8,815 | — | 2021-03-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Pichette's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $80 with 63.6% sell-through. Paintings (65 lots) median $1,172, record $8,815. A typical James Pichette painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $6,147.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $56–$170†‡ | $80†‡ | $220‡ |
† 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) | 21 | $463–$810†‡ | $699†‡ | $2,238 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $822–$2,848†‡ | $1,756†‡ | $7,564† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,314–$4,186† | $2,977† | $8,815 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $228–$733†‡ | $474†‡ | $3,114 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $291–$440†‡ | $388†‡ | $617 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $8,815 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $7,564† |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $3,114 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,866‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $220‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $178 |
† 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 Pichette worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Pichette work is $579. The median James Pichette painting sells for $1,172 across 53 lots. The median James Pichette work on paper sells for $440 across 35 lots. The median James Pichette print sells for $80 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Pichette work on papers typically sell for $228–$733 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) James Pichette paintings typically sell for $463–$810 (the middle half of 21 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 Pichette painting?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Pichette painting is $1,172. 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 Pichette's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Pichette painting is $8,815.
What is the average price of a James Pichette work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Pichette work on paper is $440. 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 Pichette's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Pichette work on paper is $3,114.
What is the average price of a James Pichette print?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Pichette print is $80. 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 Pichette's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Pichette print is $220. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small James Pichette work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Pichette work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $474, 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 Pichette painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Pichette painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $699, 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 Pichette's auction record?
James Pichette's auction record is $8,815, set in 2019.
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