Jean Antoine Houdon (1741–1828)
Jean Antoine Houdon is a French artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $857. 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 Jean Antoine Houdon is recorded as sold in 2024 for $1,039; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Antoine Houdon on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Antoine Houdon work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Antoine Houdon work is $857.
The median Jean Antoine Houdon sculpture sells for $857 across 39 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean Antoine Houdon sculptures typically sell for $280–$1,045 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 53 | $857†‡ | $9,030 | 73.6% | 2026-09-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,626† | $9,030 | — | 2019-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $280–$1,045†‡ | $432†‡ | $2,657 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $466–$2,128†‡ | $1,008†‡ | $9,030 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1995 | $9,030 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $3,626 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Antoine Houdon worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Antoine Houdon work is $857. The median Jean Antoine Houdon sculpture sells for $857 across 39 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Antoine Houdon sculptures typically sell for $280–$1,045 (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 Jean Antoine Houdon sculpture?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Antoine Houdon sculpture is $857. 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 Jean Antoine Houdon's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Antoine Houdon sculpture is $9,030.
What is the average price of a small Jean Antoine Houdon sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Antoine Houdon sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $432, 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 Jean Antoine Houdon sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Antoine Houdon sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,008, 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 Jean Antoine Houdon's auction record?
Jean Antoine Houdon's auction record is $9,030, set in 1995.
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