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# Jean-Baptiste Olive (1848–1936)

## What is Jean-Baptiste Olive’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Jean-Baptiste Olive at 13 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,051 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,758–$12,925, n=11). The auction record is $104,310 for L’entrée du Vieux-Port de Marseille (2018, De Baecque et Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L’entrée du Vieux-Port de Marseille | Huile sur toile | $104,310 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2018 |
| 2 | L’entrée du port de la Joliette | Huile sur panneau | $52,170 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2018 |
| 3 | L'entrée du port de Marseille | Huile sur toile | $47,338 | De Baecque et Associés | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | LA CORNICHE | Huile sur toile | $46,554 | Artcurial | Oct 2005 |
| 5 | L’entrée du port de Marseille | Huile sur panneau Signé en bas à droite 31 x 38,5 cm | $45,238 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | Lever de soleil sur la Calanque | Huile sur toile | $43,891 | De Baecque et Associés | Mar 2014 |
| 7 | PORT DE MARSEILLE | Huile sur panneau | $39,919 | Artcurial | Oct 2015 |
| 8 | L’Entrée du vieux port de Marseille, soleil voilé | Huile sur panneau | $37,442 | Ader | May 2021 |
| 9 | Le chemin de Carry à La Couronne, près de Marseille | Huile sur toile, sans cadre | $31,355 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 10 | L'entrée du Vieux-Port vue des jardins du Pharo | Huile sur panneau, une planche | $27,211 | Artcurial | Feb 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $13,151 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $13,590 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $13,356 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean-Baptiste Olive is a French artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $13,605. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jean-Baptiste Olive sold in 2025 for $19,601, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean-Baptiste Olive work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Olive work is $13,605.

The median Jean-Baptiste Olive painting sells for $13,356 across 53 lots.

The median Jean-Baptiste Olive work on paper sells for $1,089 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Olive paintings typically sell for $6,187–$23,293 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $13,356† | $104,310 | 88.3% | 2025-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,089 | $1,089 | — | 2025-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $60,230† | $104,310 | — | 2018-05-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $6,187–$23,293† | $13,590† | $52,170 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $9,959–$22,634† | $18,430† | $104,310 |

† 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 | 2018 | $104,310 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $60,230† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,089 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Jean-Baptiste Olive worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Olive work is $13,605. The median Jean-Baptiste Olive painting sells for $13,356 across 53 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste Olive work on paper sells for $1,089 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Olive paintings typically sell for $6,187–$23,293 (the middle half of 20 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 Olive painting?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Olive painting is $13,356. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jean-Baptiste Olive's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Olive painting is $104,310.

### What is the average price of a small Jean-Baptiste Olive painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Baptiste Olive painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Jean-Baptiste Olive painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Baptiste Olive painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jean-Baptiste Olive's auction record?

Jean-Baptiste Olive's auction record is $104,310, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jean-Baptiste Olive auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-baptiste-olive (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.