Jean-Baptiste Pater (1695–1736)
What is Jean-Baptiste Pater’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Jean-Baptiste Pater at 8 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,028 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,247–$32,729, n=5). The auction record is $1,079,500 for The Bathers; The Swing (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $128,970 |
| Other | 6 | $9,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $128,970 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $26,503 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-Baptiste Pater is a French artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $26,503. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jean-Baptiste Pater sold in 2025 for $32,729, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Pater work is $26,503.
The median Jean-Baptiste Pater painting sells for $75,226 across 18 lots.
The median Jean-Baptiste Pater work on paper sells for $15,583 across 7 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $75,226‡ | $1.1M | 85.7% | 2026-05-31 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $15,583 | $33,460 | 77.8% | 2024-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $253,565 | $1.1M | — | 2025-12-03 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,247–$88,200‡ | $32,729‡ | $253,565 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,373–$136,360‡ | $72,062‡ | $1.1M |
‡ 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) | 6 | $5,708–$28,355 | $19,191 | $33,460 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $721,653 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $33,460 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $30,207 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean-Baptiste Pater worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Pater work is $26,503. The median Jean-Baptiste Pater painting sells for $75,226 across 18 lots. The median Jean-Baptiste Pater work on paper sells for $15,583 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Jean-Baptiste Pater painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Baptiste Pater painting is $75,226. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean-Baptiste Pater's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Baptiste Pater painting is $1,079,500.
What is the average price of a medium Jean-Baptiste Pater painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Baptiste Pater painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $72,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean-Baptiste Pater's auction record?
Jean-Baptiste Pater's auction record is $1,079,500, set in 2021.
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