Jean-Baptiste Oudry (1686–1755)
What is Jean-Baptiste Oudry’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Jean-Baptiste Oudry at 23 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,207 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,560–$69,300, n=9). The auction record is $2,700,000 for Album containing a frontispiece and 138 illustrations for books I to VI of the Fables of Jean de La Fontaine (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Album containing a frontispiece and 138 illustrations for books I to VI of the Fables of Jean de La Fontaine, 1828 | Brush and black (in a few cases brown) ink, gray wash, heightened with white, on blue paper, pen and black ink framing lines, blue wash; bound in contemporary blue leather gilt with lettering on the spine ‘DESSEINS DES/ FABLES DE LA FONTAINE PAR/ I.B. OUDRY’ and ‘PREMIERE PARTIE’ | $2,700,000 | Christie's | Jan 2023 |
| 2 | The Watchful Doe ('Biche aux Augets'), 1755 | Oil paint | $1,082,500 | Christie's | Jan 2010 |
| 3 | L'Oranger | Oil on canvas in a gilt oak frame (Wood, Other-Oak) | $542,500 | Sotheby's | Jan 2010 |
| 4 | Louis XV tenant en laisse un limier | Huile sur toile | $338,108 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 5 | Chien blanc pointant une perdrix rouge, 1755 | Toile | $219,589 | Artcurial | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | A landscape with a shepherd driving animals to pasture, a castle beyond, 1755 | Oil paint | $195,300 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 7 | Comédiens italiens dans un parc, 1719 | Painting | $162,805 | Artcurial | Mar 2016 |
| 8 | Chien à l'arrêt devant une perdrix, 1725 | Huile sur toile | $159,108 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 9 | Io changée en vache ; Hippomène et Atalante, 1686 | Oil on canvas | $118,622 | Ader | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Nature morte au lièvre et au perdreau, 1728 | Huile sur toile | $104,550 | Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $69,675 |
| Other | 20 | $19,608 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $16,800 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $104,550 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $29,593 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $17,804 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-Baptiste Oudry is a French artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $17,640. 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 Oudry sold in 2026 for $23,207, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Oudry work is $17,640.
The median Jean-Baptiste Oudry work on paper sells for $16,640 across 40 lots.
The median Jean-Baptiste Oudry painting sells for $37,440 across 30 lots.
The median Jean-Baptiste Oudry print sells for $199 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Oudry work on papers typically sell for $5,012–$24,358 (the middle half of 32 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 | 3 | $199 | $212 | 66.7% | 2024-05-29 |
| Paintings | 40 | $37,440†‡ | $1.1M | 75% | 2026-03-23 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $16,640†‡ | $2.7M | 93% | 2025-03-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $34,965‡ | $68,750 | — | 2026-02-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $207,445† | $2.7M | — | 2026-03-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean-Baptiste Oudry's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $199 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $37,440, record $1,082,500. A typical Jean-Baptiste Oudry painting sells for around 188× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $207,445.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $4,204–$77,175‡ | $20,062‡ | $195,300 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $7,769–$219,589†‡ | $104,550†‡ | $1.1M |
† 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) | 32 | $5,012–$24,358†‡ | $17,722†‡ | $2.7M |
† 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 | 2023 | $2.7M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $542,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $70,769 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $68,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,180‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $212 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $186 |
‡ 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 Oudry worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Oudry work is $17,640. The median Jean-Baptiste Oudry work on paper sells for $16,640 across 40 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste Oudry painting sells for $37,440 across 30 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste Oudry print sells for $199 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Baptiste Oudry work on papers typically sell for $5,012–$24,358 (the middle half of 32 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 Oudry work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Oudry work on paper is $16,640. 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 Oudry's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Oudry work on paper is $2,700,000.
What is the average price of a Jean-Baptiste Oudry painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Oudry painting is $37,440. 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 Oudry's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Oudry painting is $1,082,500.
What is the average price of a small Jean-Baptiste Oudry work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Baptiste Oudry work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,722, 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 medium Jean-Baptiste Oudry painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Baptiste Oudry painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean-Baptiste Oudry's auction record?
Jean-Baptiste Oudry's auction record is $2,700,000, set in 2023.
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