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# Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger (1814–1883)

## What is Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,123–$25,013, n=6). The auction record is $44,284 for Triomphe d'Ariane (The Triumph of Ariadne) (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triomphe d'Ariane (The Triumph of Ariadne) | Marble, on a painted wood base | $44,284 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Néréide (Sea Nymph) | White marble, on a veined green marble base | $25,445 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Néréide (Sea Nymph) | And with a BRONZE ARTISTIQUE DE PARIS seal | $23,719 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Rien!! (Nothing!!), circa 1875 | Bronze, light-brown patina | $12,470 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Cléopâtre (Cleopatra) | Bronze, brown and gilt | $9,680 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 6 | Néréide (Sea Nymph) | White marble, on a veined green marble base | $9,114 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | La Femme piquée par un serpent (Woman Bitten by a Serpent), 1814 | Bronze | $1,400 | Sworders | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Taurea Romain, 1858 | Sculpture | $1,031 | Sworders | May 2025 |
| 9 | Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883), bronze bust | Bronze bust | $505 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 9 | $9,680 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,400 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger is a French artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $5,070. 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-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger sold in 2026 for $44,284, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger work is $5,070.

The median Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger sculpture sells for $3,774 across 15 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 | 16 | $3,774†‡ | $44,284 | 93.8% | 2026-07-02 |

† 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) | 9 | $505–$1,634†‡ | $1,031†‡ | $12,470 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $9,732–$29,379†‡ | $24,582†‡ | $44,284 |

† 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 | 2026 | $44,284 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $30,690 |

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 Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger work is $5,070. The median Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger sculpture sells for $3,774 across 15 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-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger sculpture is $3,774. 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-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger sculpture is $44,284.

### What is Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger's auction record?

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger's auction record is $44,284, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.