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# James Pichette (1920–2020)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $1,493 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $510 |
| Other | 10 | $123 |
| Prints | 5 | $74 |

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

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 James Pichette work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a James Pichette work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.