Jean-Émile Laboureur (1877–1943)
What is Jean-Émile Laboureur’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 494 auction results for Jean-Émile Laboureur at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $342 including buyer’s premium (middle half $211–$562, n=37). The auction record is $15,418 for L'Arrosoir (le père de l'artiste). 1903 (2011, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Arrosoir (le père de l'artiste). 1903, 1903 | Huile sur carton | $15,418 | Ader | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | La Marchande de violettes. 1914, 1914 | Eau-forte | $11,013 | Ader | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | Une puce. 1913. Bois gravé, 1913 | — | $7,296 | Ader | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | La Petite chatte blanche. 1907. Bois gravé, 1907 | — | $6,608 | Ader | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | Le Roulis transatlantique (Anthologie grecque, pl. 6). 1912. Bois gravé, 1912 | — | $6,195 | Ader | Oct 2011 |
| 6 | Religieuses au bord de la mer. Vers 1901. Peinture à l'essence sur carton, 1901 | — | $5,782 | Ader | Oct 2011 |
| 7 | Le Bouquet champêtre, 1914 | Huile sur toile | $5,361 | Ader | May 2024 |
| 8 | Au Tyrol, 1901 | Signé | $4,868 | Artcurial | Sep 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collection of 30 prints | Etchings and engravings | $7,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2019 |
| 2 | Collection of 19 woodcuts | Woodcuts | $5,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $1,040 |
| Prints | 148 | $638 |
| Other | 326 | $551 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 215 | $438 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $392 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $353 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 494 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-Émile Laboureur is a French artist with 606 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $578. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jean-Émile Laboureur sold in 2026 for $868, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 489 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Émile Laboureur work is $578.
The median Jean-Émile Laboureur print sells for $390 across 274 lots.
The median Jean-Émile Laboureur work on paper sells for $855 across 14 lots.
The median Jean-Émile Laboureur painting sells for $2,750 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Émile Laboureur prints typically sell for $248–$795 (the middle half of 202 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Jean-Émile Laboureur prints typically sell for $217–$656 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 285 | $390† | $7,500 | 96.1% | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 4 | $2,750 | $5,361 | — | 2024-05-31 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $855 | $4,500 | 93.3% | 2025-07-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $4,500 | $15,418 | — | 2024-05-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Jean-Émile Laboureur's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (285 lots) median $390 with 96.1% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $2,750, record $5,361. A typical Jean-Émile Laboureur painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $4,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 202 | $248–$795† | $404† | $4,320 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $243–$538 | $293 | $1,019 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $217–$656 | $342 | $1,859 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $562–$1,130 | $834 | $4,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $5,750 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,361 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $4,500 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean-Émile Laboureur worth?
Across 489 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Émile Laboureur work is $578. The median Jean-Émile Laboureur print sells for $390 across 274 lots. The median Jean-Émile Laboureur work on paper sells for $855 across 14 lots. The median Jean-Émile Laboureur painting sells for $2,750 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Émile Laboureur prints typically sell for $248–$795 (the middle half of 202 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Jean-Émile Laboureur prints typically sell for $217–$656 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Jean-Émile Laboureur print?
Based on 274 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Émile Laboureur print is $390. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean-Émile Laboureur's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Émile Laboureur print is $7,500.
What is the average price of a Jean-Émile Laboureur work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Émile Laboureur work on paper is $855.
What is Jean-Émile Laboureur's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Émile Laboureur work on paper is $4,500.
What is the average price of a small Jean-Émile Laboureur print?
Based on 202 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Émile Laboureur print (small (under 50 cm)) is $404, 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 large Jean-Émile Laboureur print?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jean-Émile Laboureur print (large (over 120 cm)) is $342, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jean-Émile Laboureur's auction record?
Jean-Émile Laboureur's auction record is $15,418, set in 2011.
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