Jean-Francois Millet (1814–1875)
Jean-Francois Millet is a French artist with 238 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,800. 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-Francois Millet is recorded as sold in 2026 for $12,490; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Francois Millet work is $1,800.
The median Jean-Francois Millet print sells for $1,725 across 127 lots.
The median Jean-Francois Millet work on paper sells for $4,200 across 27 lots.
The median Jean-Francois Millet painting sells for $827 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Francois Millet prints typically sell for $1,031–$2,450 (the middle half of 103 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Francois Millet work on papers typically sell for $1,863–$8,750 (the middle half of 25 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 | 151 | $1,725†‡ | $15,538 | 84.1% | 2024-10-17 |
| Paintings | 10 | $827†‡ | $756,632 | 70% | 2025-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $4,200†‡ | $525,076 | 69.2% | 2026-09-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $41,756†‡ | $756,632 | — | 2026-09-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean-Francois Millet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (151 lots) median $1,725 with 84.1% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $827, record $756,632. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $41,756.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 103 | $1,031–$2,450†‡ | $1,680†‡ | $15,538 |
† 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) | 25 | $1,863–$8,750†‡ | $4,200†‡ | $167,884‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $756,632 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $525,076 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $167,884‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $15,538 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $12,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,720 |
‡ 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-Francois Millet worth?
Across 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Francois Millet work is $1,800. The median Jean-Francois Millet print sells for $1,725 across 127 lots. The median Jean-Francois Millet work on paper sells for $4,200 across 27 lots. The median Jean-Francois Millet painting sells for $827 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Francois Millet prints typically sell for $1,031–$2,450 (the middle half of 103 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Francois Millet work on papers typically sell for $1,863–$8,750 (the middle half of 25 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-Francois Millet print?
Based on 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Francois Millet print is $1,725. 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-Francois Millet's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Francois Millet print is $15,538.
What is the average price of a Jean-Francois Millet work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Francois Millet work on paper is $4,200. 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-Francois Millet's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Francois Millet work on paper is $525,076.
What is the average price of a small Jean-Francois Millet print?
Based on 103 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Francois Millet print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,680, 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-Francois Millet work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Francois Millet work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,200, 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-Francois Millet's auction record?
Jean-Francois Millet's auction record is $756,632, set in 2007.
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