Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (1734–1781)
Jean-Baptiste Le Prince is a French artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,736. 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 Le Prince sold in 2026 for $5,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Le Prince work is $2,736.
The median Jean-Baptiste Le Prince work on paper sells for $2,785 across 23 lots.
The median Jean-Baptiste Le Prince painting sells for $9,703 across 16 lots.
The median Jean-Baptiste Le Prince print sells for $509 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Le Prince work on papers typically sell for $959–$5,082 (the middle half of 22 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 | 13 | $509† | $656 | 76.9% | 2023-03-03 |
| Paintings | 19 | $9,703‡ | $625,000 | 84.2% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $2,785† | $37,800 | — | 2026-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $348,500 | $625,000 | — | 2020-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean-Baptiste Le Prince's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $509 with 76.9% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $9,703, record $625,000. A typical Jean-Baptiste Le Prince painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $348,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $371–$541† | $509† | $656 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,842–$7,296‡ | $4,232‡ | $348,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $8,756–$57,145 | $26,301 | $625,000 |
‡ 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) | 22 | $959–$5,082† | $2,542† | $37,800 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $625,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $348,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $37,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $25,961 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $656 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $546 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean-Baptiste Le Prince worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Le Prince work is $2,736. The median Jean-Baptiste Le Prince work on paper sells for $2,785 across 23 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste Le Prince painting sells for $9,703 across 16 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste Le Prince print sells for $509 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Le Prince work on papers typically sell for $959–$5,082 (the middle half of 22 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 Le Prince work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Le Prince work on paper is $2,785. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean-Baptiste Le Prince's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Le Prince work on paper is $37,800.
What is the average price of a Jean-Baptiste Le Prince painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Le Prince painting is $9,703. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean-Baptiste Le Prince's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Le Prince painting is $625,000.
What is the average price of a Jean-Baptiste Le Prince print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Le Prince print is $509. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean-Baptiste Le Prince's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Le Prince print is $656.
What is the average price of a small Jean-Baptiste Le Prince work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Baptiste Le Prince work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,542, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean-Baptiste Le Prince's auction record?
Jean-Baptiste Le Prince's auction record is $348,500, set in 2018.
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