Jean-Henri Riesener (1734–1806)
What is Jean-Henri Riesener’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Jean-Henri Riesener at 10 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,198 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,921–$59,205, n=6). The auction record is $870,745 for A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, AMARANTH, FRUITWOOD AND WALNUT MARQUETRY AND PARQUETRY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT (1999, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 24 | $36,060 |
| Other | 15 | $33,669 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $38,412 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $25,936 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-Henri Riesener is a French artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $25,755. 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-Henri Riesener sold in 2025 for $71,582, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Henri Riesener work is $25,755.
The median Jean-Henri Riesener sculpture sells for $41,457 across 9 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 | 9 | $41,457 | $199,695 | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $174,338† | $870,745 | — | 2024-12-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $17,640–$138,400 | $39,855 | $199,695 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $199,695 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $138,400 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean-Henri Riesener worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Henri Riesener work is $25,755. The median Jean-Henri Riesener sculpture sells for $41,457 across 9 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 Jean-Henri Riesener's auction record?
Jean-Henri Riesener's auction record is $870,745, set in 1999.
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