Jean-Gabriel Domergue (1889–1962)
What is Jean-Gabriel Domergue’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 420 auction results for Jean-Gabriel Domergue at 53 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,278 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,108–$9,651, n=40). The auction record is $164,500 for Les danseuses de French Cancan (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les danseuses de French Cancan, 1889 | Oil paint | $164,500 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 2 | Espoir, 1889 | Oil paint | $109,545 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Nu allongé, 1889 | Oil paint | $104,500 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| 4 | Au théâtre, 1955 | Oil paint | $103,231 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | La veuve noire, 1889 | Oil paint | $92,341 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 6 | L’Orchestre de Jazz, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $87,733 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2016 |
| 7 | L'ORCHESTRE DE JAZZ, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $85,223 | Tajan | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Nu allongé, 1889 | Oil paint | $81,250 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 9 | Nadine (737), 1889 | Painting | $78,000 | Bonhams | May 2008 |
| 10 | Couple à l'Opéra, 1950 | Oil paint | $77,344 | Christie's | Jun 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 208 | $7,419 |
| Other | 40 | $3,180 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $1,404 |
| Prints | 14 | $908 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $77,153 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 117 | $9,511 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 132 | $3,522 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 420 results from 53 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-Gabriel Domergue is a French artist with 659 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,475. 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-Gabriel Domergue sold in 2026 for $6,993, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 409 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Gabriel Domergue work is $4,475.
The median Jean-Gabriel Domergue painting sells for $6,705 across 292 lots.
The median Jean-Gabriel Domergue print sells for $606 across 40 lots.
The median Jean-Gabriel Domergue work on paper sells for $1,331 across 30 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Gabriel Domergue paintings typically sell for $2,597–$6,855 (the middle half of 158 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Gabriel Domergue paintings typically sell for $7,143–$28,123 (the middle half of 118 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 | 53 | $606†‡ | $5,875 | 75.5% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 347 | $6,705†‡ | $164,500 | 84.1% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $1,331†‡ | $6,054 | 83.3% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $77,238 | $164,500 | — | 2025-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean-Gabriel Domergue's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (53 lots) median $606 with 75.5% sell-through. Paintings (347 lots) median $6,705, record $164,500. A typical Jean-Gabriel Domergue painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $77,238.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $249–$875†‡ | $382†‡ | $5,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $358–$1,212†‡ | $960†‡ | $2,400 |
† 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) | 158 | $2,597–$6,855†‡ | $3,855†‡ | $62,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 118 | $7,143–$28,123†‡ | $14,382†‡ | $109,545 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $77,153–$96,117 | $85,223 | $164,500 |
† 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) | 20 | $618–$1,538†‡ | $1,003†‡ | $2,668‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,308–$2,357†‡ | $1,701†‡ | $6,054 |
† 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 | 2008 | $164,500 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $109,545 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,054 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $5,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $4,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,668‡ |
‡ 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-Gabriel Domergue worth?
Across 409 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Gabriel Domergue work is $4,475. The median Jean-Gabriel Domergue painting sells for $6,705 across 292 lots. The median Jean-Gabriel Domergue print sells for $606 across 40 lots. The median Jean-Gabriel Domergue work on paper sells for $1,331 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Gabriel Domergue paintings typically sell for $2,597–$6,855 (the middle half of 158 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Gabriel Domergue paintings typically sell for $7,143–$28,123 (the middle half of 118 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-Gabriel Domergue painting?
Based on 292 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Gabriel Domergue painting is $6,705. 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-Gabriel Domergue's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Gabriel Domergue painting is $164,500.
What is the average price of a Jean-Gabriel Domergue print?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Gabriel Domergue print is $606. 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-Gabriel Domergue's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Gabriel Domergue print is $5,875.
What is the average price of a Jean-Gabriel Domergue work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Gabriel Domergue work on paper is $1,331. 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-Gabriel Domergue's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Gabriel Domergue work on paper is $6,054.
What is the average price of a small Jean-Gabriel Domergue painting?
Based on 158 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Gabriel Domergue painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,855, 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 medium Jean-Gabriel Domergue painting?
Based on 118 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Gabriel Domergue painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,382, 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-Gabriel Domergue's auction record?
Jean-Gabriel Domergue's auction record is $164,500, set in 2008.
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