Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767–1855)
What is Jean-Baptiste Isabey’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for Jean-Baptiste Isabey at 25 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,411 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,729–$21,081, n=7). The auction record is $381,000 for Napoléon Ier Presenting the Newborn King of Rome to Empress Marie Louise in Her Bedroom in the Palais des Tuileries (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napoléon Ier Presenting the Newborn King of Rome to Empress Marie Louise in Her Bedroom in the Palais des Tuileries | Watercolor | $381,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2024 |
| 2 | Portrait de Louise d’Orléans, reine des Belges, 1812 | Aquarelle et gomme arabique sur papier-vélin, de forme ovale | $52,503 | Artcurial | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Jeune femme au clavier | Gouache sur ivoire, rehaussé de gomme arabique | $51,921 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Portrait esquissé de Mademoiselle de Caumont, 1767 | Huile sur toile | $34,616 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 5 | Portrait de Joachim Murat (1767-1815), roi de Naples, en uniforme avec le cordon de l’ordre impérial de la Légion d’honneur et deux autres rubans, 1815 | Email sur métal | $27,633 | Artcurial | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Portrait présumé de la première femme du peintre, 1855 | Gouache sur feuille d'ivoire signé 'Isabey' en bas à gauche | $22,038 | Artcurial | Mar 2009 |
| 7 | Femme à la robe blanche et à la ceinture rose, la coiffure ornée de fleurs, 1855 | Aquarelle gouachée sur trait de crayon, de forme ovale | $21,272 | Artcurial | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Eleven drawings representing daily life at Château de Rosny | Pen and brown ink and wash on card with black chalk underdrawing | $16,682 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 9 | Portrait de l’empereur Napoléon et de sa seconde épouse Marie-Louise, 1811 | Annoté au verso | $14,529 | Artcurial | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Empress Joséphine, 1800 | Gilt-bronze | $14,040 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 27 | $3,100 |
| Works on paper | 37 | $3,058 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $3,079 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-Baptiste Isabey is a French artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,821. 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 Isabey sold in 2025 for $8,411, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Isabey work is $2,821.
The median Jean-Baptiste Isabey work on paper sells for $2,771 across 50 lots.
The median Jean-Baptiste Isabey painting sells for $7,690 across 10 lots.
The median Jean-Baptiste Isabey print sells for $1,166 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Isabey work on papers typically sell for $1,005–$5,106 (the middle half of 39 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 | 10 | $1,166†‡ | $2,821 | 70% | 2025-03-14 |
| Paintings | 12 | $7,690 | $34,616 | 83.3% | 2025-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $2,771†‡ | $381,000 | 75.8% | 2025-04-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $5,200‡ | $14,040 | — | 2024-03-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $51,921‡ | $381,000 | — | 2024-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean-Baptiste Isabey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,166 with 70% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $7,690, record $34,616. A typical Jean-Baptiste Isabey painting sells for around 6.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $51,921.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $1,005–$5,106†‡ | $2,582†‡ | $381,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $381,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $52,503 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $34,616 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $21,272 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $14,040 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $7,269 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $2,821 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,039† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean-Baptiste Isabey worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Isabey work is $2,821. The median Jean-Baptiste Isabey work on paper sells for $2,771 across 50 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste Isabey painting sells for $7,690 across 10 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste Isabey print sells for $1,166 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Isabey work on papers typically sell for $1,005–$5,106 (the middle half of 39 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 Isabey work on paper?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Isabey work on paper is $2,771. 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 Isabey's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Isabey work on paper is $381,000.
What is the average price of a Jean-Baptiste Isabey painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Isabey painting is $7,690.
What is Jean-Baptiste Isabey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Isabey painting is $34,616.
What is the average price of a small Jean-Baptiste Isabey work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Baptiste Isabey work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,582, 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 Isabey's auction record?
Jean-Baptiste Isabey's auction record is $381,000, set in 2024.
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