Jean Garnier
What is Jean Garnier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Jean Garnier at 22 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $459 including buyer’s premium (middle half $247–$2,487, n=9). The auction record is $2,948 for L'Enfer des luxurieux (2026, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Enfer des luxurieux | Bronze with brown patina | $2,948 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 2 | Le Champion, 1853 | Bronze cyclist with a hand raised in victory | $2,487 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Le Champion | Bronze | $2,487 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | A bronze bust, 1853 | Bronze | $1,113 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| 5 | Jean Garnier (French, 1820-1895), | Patinated bronze | $998 | Sworders | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | a patinated bronze figure emblematic of music, 1820 | Patinated bronze figure emblematic of music | $998 | Sworders | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Jeanne d'Arc pénitente, 1853 | Epreuve en bronze à patine brune | $903 | Osenat | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Danseuse dans le goût oriental, 1910 | Gilt bronze; green marble base | $578 | Ader | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Small French Bronze Figure of a Farmer, 1885 | Bronze | $558 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jan 2007 |
| 10 | Salammbo | Bronze | $512 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 18 | $535 |
| Other | 6 | $88 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $998 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $382 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Garnier is a French artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $382. 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 Garnier sold in 2026 for $2,948, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Garnier on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Garnier work worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Garnier work is $382.
The median Jean Garnier sculpture sells for $382 across 29 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean Garnier sculptures typically sell for $242–$484 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 40 | $382†‡ | $6,657‡ | 72.5% | 2026-05-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,717‡ | $6,657‡ | — | 2026-05-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $242–$484†‡ | $382†‡ | $2,487 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $232–$1,486‡ | $755‡ | $6,657‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $6,657‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2,948 |
‡ 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 Garnier worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Garnier work is $382. The median Jean Garnier sculpture sells for $382 across 29 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Garnier sculptures typically sell for $242–$484 (the middle half of 20 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 Garnier sculpture?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Garnier sculpture is $382. 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 Garnier's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Garnier sculpture is $6,657. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Jean Garnier sculpture?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Garnier sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $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 Garnier's auction record?
Jean Garnier's auction record is $6,657, set in 2006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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