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# Jean-Henri Riesener (1734–1806)

## What is Jean-Henri Riesener’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, AMARANTH, FRUITWOOD AND WALNUT MARQUETRY AND PARQUETRY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT | Ormolu-mounted tulipwood, amaranth, fruitwood and walnut marquetry and parquetry | $870,745 | Christie's | Jun 1999 |
| 2 | A FINE FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD, SATINE AND STAINED FRUITWOOD MARQUETRY AND PARQUETRY MEUBLE D'APPUI | Ormolu-mounted kingwood, satine and stained fruitwood marquetry and parquetry with breakfront fleur de pêcher marble top | $201,117 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Console desserte d'époque Louis XVI, 1960 | Bronze | $199,695 | Artcurial | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | TABLE D'ÉPOQUE LOUIS XVI, VERS 1780-1785 Estampille de Jean-Henri Riesener | Bronze | $182,000 | Artcurial | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY, MARQUETRY AND PARQUETRY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT | Ormolu-mounted mahogany, marquetry and parquetry | $174,338 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 6 | TABLE DE MILIEU DE STYLE LOUIS XVI, FIN DU XIXe SIÈCLE, 1782 | Bronze | $138,400 | Artcurial | May 2014 |
| 7 | Commode d’époque Louis XVI Estampille de Jean-Henri Riesener et d’Adam Weisweiler, 1800 | Bronze | $118,657 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED FRUITWOOD AND PARQUETRY THREE-TIER CORNER ETAGERES | Ormolu-mounted fruitwood and parquetry | $76,213 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 9 | A Louis XVI-style ormolu-mounted parquetry and marquetry commode, circa 1900 | Ormolu-mounted parquetry and marquetry | $76,145 | Christie's | Oct 1999 |
| 10 | A pair of Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted mahogany side tables by Jean-Henri Riesener, circa 1785, circa 1785 | Gilt-bronze mounted mahogany | $71,582 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 24 | $36,060 |
| Other | 15 | $33,669 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Jean-Henri Riesener work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.