Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725–1805)
What is Jean-Baptiste Greuze’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 174 auction results for Jean-Baptiste Greuze at 32 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,285 including buyer’s premium (middle half $531–$71,233, n=28). The auction record is $2,470,000 for Une jeune fille qui pleure la mort de son oiseau (A girl weeping over her dead bird) (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Une jeune fille qui pleure la mort de son oiseau (A girl weeping over her dead bird), 1725 | Oil paint | $2,470,000 | Christie's | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Portrait of Florentius Josephus van Ertborn, 1784 | Oil on panel | $938,500 | Sotheby's | Jan 2011 |
| 3 | A young girl, bust-length, in a blue and white striped pinafore with grey sleeves and a black lace bonnet, 1725 | Oil paint | $409,551 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 4 | Portrait d’un jeune garçon | Huile sur toile | $408,970 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | La Rêveuse (The Dreamer), 1725 | Oil paint | $348,500 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | Jeune Fille pensive (La liseuse), 1780 | Toile | $268,848 | Artcurial | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Young child playing with a dog | Oil/canvas | $260,000 | Grogan & Company | Dec 1992 |
| 8 | Portrait de Jean Tupinier, 1797 | Huile sur panneau | $230,265 | Artcurial | Dec 2006 |
| 9 | Autoportrait, 1755 | Toile | $183,406 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 10 | Girl with a Lamb | Oil on panel | $182,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $27,453 |
| Other | 45 | $20,598 |
| Works on paper | 23 | $18,148 |
| Prints | 5 | $160 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $17,235 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $14,333 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 174 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-Baptiste Greuze is a French artist with 246 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $13,717. 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 Greuze sold in 2026 for $408,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Greuze work is $13,717.
The median Jean-Baptiste Greuze painting sells for $18,900 across 76 lots.
The median Jean-Baptiste Greuze work on paper sells for $14,376 across 61 lots.
The median Jean-Baptiste Greuze print sells for $218 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Greuze work on papers typically sell for $5,390–$35,360 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Greuze paintings typically sell for $1,178–$49,500 (the middle half of 46 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 | 16 | $218‡ | $618 | 68.8% | 2026-09-11 |
| Paintings | 101 | $18,900†‡ | $2.5M | 75.2% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 75 | $14,376†‡ | $177,775 | 81.3% | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,588‡ | $4,832‡ | — | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $177,775 | $2.5M | — | 2026-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean-Baptiste Greuze's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $218 with 68.8% sell-through. Paintings (101 lots) median $18,900, record $2,470,000. A typical Jean-Baptiste Greuze painting sells for around 87× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $177,775.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $125–$361‡ | $189‡ | $437‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $75–$294‡ | $239‡ | $618 |
‡ 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) | 46 | $1,178–$49,500†‡ | $28,840†‡ | $409,551 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $866–$36,566†‡ | $2,340†‡ | $2.5M |
† 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 | $5,390–$35,360†‡ | $13,750†‡ | $176,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $492–$159,171‡ | $21,511‡ | $177,775 |
† 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 | 2024 | $2.5M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $938,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $177,775 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $176,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $4,832‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $618 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $437‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $343 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean-Baptiste Greuze worth?
Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Greuze work is $13,717. The median Jean-Baptiste Greuze painting sells for $18,900 across 76 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste Greuze work on paper sells for $14,376 across 61 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste Greuze print sells for $218 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Greuze work on papers typically sell for $5,390–$35,360 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Greuze paintings typically sell for $1,178–$49,500 (the middle half of 46 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 Greuze painting?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Greuze painting is $18,900. 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 Greuze's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Greuze painting is $2,470,000.
What is the average price of a Jean-Baptiste Greuze work on paper?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Greuze work on paper is $14,376. 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 Greuze's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Greuze work on paper is $177,775.
What is the average price of a Jean-Baptiste Greuze print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Greuze print is $218. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean-Baptiste Greuze's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Greuze print is $618.
What is the average price of a small Jean-Baptiste Greuze work on paper?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Baptiste Greuze work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,750, 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 Greuze painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Baptiste Greuze painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $28,840, 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 Greuze's auction record?
Jean-Baptiste Greuze's auction record is $2,470,000, set in 2024.
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