Jean-François Millet (1814–1875)
What is Jean-François Millet’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 302 auction results for Jean-François Millet at 29 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,365 including buyer’s premium (middle half $808–$11,212, n=20). The auction record is $1,985,000 for L'Horizon (La plaine) (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Horizon (La plaine), 1868 | Pastel and crayon noir over pencil on paper laid down on board | $1,985,000 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | The sleeping seamstress, 1844-1845 | Oil paint | $651,656 | Christie's | Jan 2008 |
| 3 | Portrait of Madame Martin, 1814 | Oil paint | $625,000 | Christie's | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | A shepherdess knitting, 1814 | Oil paint | $542,295 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Woman Carrying Firewood and a Pail, 1858 | Oil on panel | $504,000 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Le Passage des oies sauvages, 1862 | Pastel and crayon noir on light gray-blue paper, glued at extreme edges and stretched over board | $468,500 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | Woman Carrying Firewood and a Pail, 1858 | Woman Carrying Firewood and a Pail | $402,000 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 8 | Paysage rural avec vache et moutons : la ferme du Lieu-Bailly | Fusain, pastel et traces d'aquarelle sur papier beige | $312,549 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Recto : Un paysan se reposant sur sa bêche dans son champ Verso : Études de femmes nues, 1855 | Pastel et crayon noir | $312,096 | Ader | Nov 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodcutter in the Forest and Young Woman taking Linens from a Shelf, 1850 | Woodcutter in the Forest and Young Woman taking Linens from a Shelf: a double-sided work | $365,000 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $96,000 |
| Works on paper | 60 | $10,258 |
| Other | 68 | $7,915 |
| Prints | 131 | $1,800 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $44,024 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 235 | $3,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 302 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-François Millet is a French artist with 382 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,750. 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-François Millet sold in 2026 for $16,899, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 297 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-François Millet work is $3,750.
The median Jean-François Millet print sells for $1,500 across 149 lots.
The median Jean-François Millet work on paper sells for $9,995 across 105 lots.
The median Jean-François Millet painting sells for $100,800 across 23 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-François Millet prints typically sell for $988–$3,040 (the middle half of 143 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-François Millet work on papers typically sell for $3,499–$36,456 (the middle half of 85 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 | 161 | $1,500†‡ | $365,000 | 92.5% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 25 | $100,800 | $651,656 | 92% | 2025-02-05 |
| Works on Paper | 118 | $9,995†‡ | $2M | 89% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $273,266 | $2M | — | 2025-02-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean-François Millet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (161 lots) median $1,500 with 92.5% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $100,800, record $651,656. A typical Jean-François Millet painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 30 lots) the median is $273,266.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 143 | $988–$3,040†‡ | $1,542†‡ | $365,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $69,076–$402,000 | $199,001 | $651,656 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $32,286–$100,800 | $38,048 | $156,500 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 85 | $3,499–$36,456†‡ | $9,130†‡ | $468,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $105,133–$306,412 | $279,266 | $2M |
† 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 | 2014 | $2M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $651,656 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $625,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $468,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $365,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $10,400 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean-François Millet worth?
Across 297 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-François Millet work is $3,750. The median Jean-François Millet print sells for $1,500 across 149 lots. The median Jean-François Millet work on paper sells for $9,995 across 105 lots. The median Jean-François Millet painting sells for $100,800 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean-François Millet prints typically sell for $988–$3,040 (the middle half of 143 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jean-François Millet work on papers typically sell for $3,499–$36,456 (the middle half of 85 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-François Millet print?
Based on 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-François Millet print is $1,500. 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-François Millet's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-François Millet print is $365,000.
What is the average price of a Jean-François Millet work on paper?
Based on 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-François Millet work on paper is $9,995. 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-François Millet's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-François Millet work on paper is $1,985,000.
What is the average price of a Jean-François Millet painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-François Millet painting is $100,800.
What is Jean-François Millet's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-François Millet painting is $651,656.
What is the average price of a small Jean-François Millet print?
Based on 143 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-François Millet print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,542, 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 small Jean-François Millet work on paper?
Based on 85 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-François Millet work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,130, 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 Jean-François Millet's auction record?
Jean-François Millet's auction record is $1,985,000, set in 2014.
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