Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875)
What is Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 401 auction results for Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux at 60 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,163 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,837–$19,777, n=39). The auction record is $1,575,000 for Jeune Fille à la Coquille and Pêcheur à la Coquille (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeune Fille à la Coquille and Pêcheur à la Coquille | Heights of sculptures: 38 ½ in. and 37 ⅝ in.; 98 cm and 96 cm | $1,575,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2021 |
| 2 | Ugolin, 1875 | Huile sur panneau (grisaille), parqueté | $494,921 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 3 | la frileuse | White marble | $430,617 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 4 | Ugolin, 1875 | Bronze à patine brun nuancé | $373,302 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | L'Afrique | Terracotta | $270,326 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Les trois Grâces (The Three Graces) | Bronze, rich dark brown patina, on a rouge griotte marble base | $186,968 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Model of Ugolino and His Sons, 1875 | Oil paint | $149,000 | Toomey & Co. | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Ugolin et ses Fils (Ugolino and his Sons, final version), 1873 | Bronze, brown patina | $147,692 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 9 | Les Trois Grâces (The Three Graces) | Bronze | $147,467 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Les Trois Grâces (The Three Graces) | Bronze group, brown patina; on a black circular marble base | $127,552 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $20,526 |
| Sculpture | 239 | $9,219 |
| Other | 33 | $8,960 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $1,875 |
| Prints | 7 | $1,158 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 101 | $8,484 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $4,444 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 401 results from 60 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux is a French artist with 508 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $7,383. 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 Carpeaux sold in 2026 for $8,516, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 371 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux work is $7,383.
The median Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpture sells for $7,024 across 236 lots.
The median Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux work on paper sells for $1,875 across 23 lots.
The median Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux painting sells for $32,653 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculptures typically sell for $3,961–$16,682 (the middle half of 92 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculptures typically sell for $2,226–$9,939 (the middle half of 84 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 | 4 | $374 | $18,949 | — | 2024-11-27 |
| Paintings | 13 | $32,653 | $494,921 | 84.6% | 2025-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $1,875† | $32,767 | 85.2% | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 299 | $7,024†‡ | $1.6M | 78.9% | 2026-08-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $120,081 | $1.6M | — | 2025-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $374. Paintings (13 lots) median $32,653, record $494,921. A typical Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux painting sells for around 87× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $120,081.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,400–$3,458† | $1,875† | $11,981 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 84 | $2,226–$9,939†‡ | $4,800†‡ | $373,302 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 92 | $3,961–$16,682†‡ | $6,829†‡ | $1.6M |
† 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 | 2021 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $494,921 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $430,617 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $149,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $32,767 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $18,949 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $12,339 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $475 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux worth?
Across 371 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux work is $7,383. The median Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpture sells for $7,024 across 236 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux work on paper sells for $1,875 across 23 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux painting sells for $32,653 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculptures typically sell for $3,961–$16,682 (the middle half of 92 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculptures typically sell for $2,226–$9,939 (the middle half of 84 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 Carpeaux sculpture?
Based on 236 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpture is $7,024. 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 Carpeaux's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpture is $1,575,000.
What is the average price of a Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux work on paper is $1,875. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux work on paper is $32,767.
What is the average price of a Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux painting is $32,653.
What is Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux painting is $494,921.
What is the average price of a medium Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpture?
Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,829, 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 Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpture?
Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,800, 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-Baptiste Carpeaux's auction record?
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's auction record is $1,575,000, set in 2021.
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