Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796–1875)
What is Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 431 auction results for Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot at 27 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $44,280 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,327–$138,527, n=22). The auction record is $9,009,844 for Venise, vue du Quai des Esclavons (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venise, vue du Quai des Esclavons, 1845 | Oil paint | $9,009,844 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Juive d'Alger (l'Italienne) | Oil on canvas | $4,745,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | La Solitude. Souvenir de Vigen (Limousin), 1866 | Oil paint | $1,597,500 | Christie's | May 1999 |
| 4 | Mornex (Haute-Savoie)--Au fond, le mle, 1840 | Oil paint | $1,322,500 | Christie's | May 1999 |
| 5 | Ville d'Avray. L'Étang vu à travers le feuillage (Une vachère assise au bord de l'eau sous les arbres), 1865-1870 | Oil paint | $866,500 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 6 | Souvenir de la Villa Borghese, 1855 | Oil paint | $771,684 | Christie's | Dec 1999 |
| 7 | Rosny (Seine-et-Oise), l'église du village, vue prise du verger de Mme Osmond, 1796 | Oil paint | $756,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Ville d'Avray.Paysans causant sur le chemin longeant L'étang, 1860 | Oil on canvas | $696,163 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 9 | Nymphes et faunes, 1870 | Oil paint | $679,500 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |
| 10 | La Zingara, 1865 | Oil paint | $675,000 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 255 | $119,639 |
| Other | 59 | $3,592 |
| Works on paper | 32 | $2,366 |
| Prints | 57 | $1,300 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $420,421 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 98 | $183,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 271 | $37,800 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 431 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot is a French artist with 513 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $74,644. 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-Camille Corot sold in 2026 for $218,989, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 422 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot work is $74,644.
The median Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot painting sells for $112,500 across 250 lots.
The median Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot print sells for $1,375 across 90 lots.
The median Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot work on paper sells for $16,943 across 51 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot paintings typically sell for $55,255–$129,337 (the middle half of 134 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot paintings typically sell for $110,673–$303,286 (the middle half of 97 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 | 92 | $1,375† | $18,633 | 97.8% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 270 | $112,500†‡ | $9M | 92.6% | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $16,943 | $313,963 | 96.2% | 2026-02-06 |
| Photography | 7 | $741 | $3,750 | 71.4% | 2024-07-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 167 | $197,000 | $9M | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (92 lots) median $1,375 with 97.8% sell-through. Paintings (270 lots) median $112,500, record $9,009,844. A typical Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot painting sells for around 82× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 167 lots) the median is $197,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $906–$2,151† | $1,380† | $18,633 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 134 | $55,255–$129,337†‡ | $82,225†‡ | $771,684 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 97 | $110,673–$303,286† | $182,500† | $9M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $329,586–$615,250 | $420,421 | $1.6M |
† 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) | 47 | $5,351–$83,858 | $24,000 | $313,963 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $741–$1,125 | $741 | $3,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $9M |
| Paintings | 1999 | $1.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $313,963 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $262,063 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $18,633 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $5,250 |
| Photography | 2021 | $3,750 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,125 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot worth?
Across 422 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot work is $74,644. The median Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot painting sells for $112,500 across 250 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot print sells for $1,375 across 90 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot work on paper sells for $16,943 across 51 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot paintings typically sell for $55,255–$129,337 (the middle half of 134 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot paintings typically sell for $110,673–$303,286 (the middle half of 97 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-Baptiste-Camille Corot painting?
Based on 250 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot painting is $112,500. 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-Camille Corot's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot painting is $9,009,844.
What is the average price of a Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot print?
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot print is $1,375. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot print is $18,633.
What is the average price of a Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot work on paper is $16,943.
What is Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot work on paper is $313,963.
What is the average price of a small Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot painting?
Based on 134 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $82,225, 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-Baptiste-Camille Corot painting?
Based on 97 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $182,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's auction record?
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's auction record is $9,009,844, set in 2018.
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