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# Jean-Dominique VILLERI (1896–1982)

## What is Jean-Dominique VILLERI’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Jean-Dominique VILLERI at 3 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $678 including buyer’s premium (middle half $604–$1,282, n=9). The auction record is $4,349 for L'Arbre à feu, (Cagnes sur mer) (2011, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Arbre à feu, (Cagnes sur mer), 1956-1957 | Huile sur toile | $4,349 | Artcurial | Mar 2011 |
| 2 | Composition, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $4,310 | Artcurial | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Est-ce à dire cependant, 1947 | Huile sur toile | $3,017 | Ader | May 2022 |
| 4 | Visages, 1934 | Huile sur toile | $2,850 | Ader | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | Le partage de l'Aube, n° 17, 1953 | Huile sur toile | $2,134 | Ader | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | Fluorescence n° 55, 1950 | Huile sur toile | $1,859 | Ader | Dec 2013 |
| 7 | Composition, 1953 | Huile sur papier | $1,514 | Ader | Dec 2013 |
| 8 | Espressione in verde, 1950 | Huile sur toile | $1,511 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | Signes oubliés, 1958 | Huile sur toile | $1,282 | Ader | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Signes et couleurs, 1956 | Huile sur toile | $1,239 | Ader | Dec 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $905 |
| Paintings | 23 | $855 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $901 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $804 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean-Dominique VILLERI is an artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $826.

A work by Jean-Dominique VILLERI sold in 2026 for $905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean-Dominique VILLERI work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Dominique VILLERI work is $826.

The median Jean-Dominique VILLERI painting sells for $897 across 19 lots.

The median Jean-Dominique VILLERI print sells for $435 across 3 lots.

The median Jean-Dominique VILLERI work on paper sells for $273 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $435 | $1,223 | — | 2017-12-18 |
| Paintings | 23 | $897 | $4,349 | 82.6% | 2025-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $273 | $336 | — | 2018-06-29 |

Jean-Dominique VILLERI's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $435. Paintings (23 lots) median $897, record $4,349. A typical Jean-Dominique VILLERI painting sells for around 2.1× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $815–$1,927 | $1,034 | $4,310 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $4,349 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,310 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,223 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $435 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $336 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $210 |

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-Dominique VILLERI worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Dominique VILLERI work is $826. The median Jean-Dominique VILLERI painting sells for $897 across 19 lots. The median Jean-Dominique VILLERI print sells for $435 across 3 lots. The median Jean-Dominique VILLERI work on paper sells for $273 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Jean-Dominique VILLERI painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Dominique VILLERI painting is $897.

### What is Jean-Dominique VILLERI's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Dominique VILLERI painting is $4,349.

### What is the average price of a medium Jean-Dominique VILLERI painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Dominique VILLERI painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,034, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Jean-Dominique VILLERI's auction record?

Jean-Dominique VILLERI's auction record is $4,349, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.