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# Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732–1806)

## What is Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 159 auction results for Jean-Honoré Fragonard at 22 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,687 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,284–$374,024, n=16). The auction record is $12,095,665 for L’Instant désiré ou Les Amants heureux (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L’Instant désiré ou Les Amants heureux | Huile sur toile | $12,095,665 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Un sacrifice antique, dit Le sacrifice au Minotaure, 2020 | Painting | $6,235,420 | Artcurial | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Head of a Bearded Man | Oil paint | $2,734,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2021 |
| 4 | Dans les Blés, 1732 | Oil paint | $2,278,545 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 5 | Head of an old man, 1732 | Oil paint | $1,370,500 | Christie's | Jan 2011 |
| 6 | Head of an Old Man | Oil on canvas | $1,200,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | A young woman dozing, 1732 | Traces of black chalk, red chalk | $1,110,000 | Christie's | Dec 2004 |
| 8 | The Fountain of Love | Oil paint | $940,595 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | La Gimblette (The Ring Biscuit), 1732 | Oil paint | $756,000 | Christie's | Jan 2024 |
| 10 | Les Sept Ages de la Vie (The Seven Ages of Life), 1732 | Black chalk | $731,154 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $174,747 |
| Other | 74 | $36,700 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $5,863 |
| Prints | 25 | $937 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $118,611 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 106 | $23,777 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $259 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 159 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean-Honoré Fragonard is a French artist with 191 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $22,527. 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-Honoré Fragonard sold in 2026 for $1,200,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Jean-Honoré Fragonard works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jean-Honoré Fragonard work worth?

Across 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Honoré Fragonard work is $22,527.

The median Jean-Honoré Fragonard work on paper sells for $23,777 across 78 lots.

The median Jean-Honoré Fragonard painting sells for $111,241 across 37 lots.

The median Jean-Honoré Fragonard print sells for $851 across 30 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Honoré Fragonard work on papers typically sell for $7,767–$55,161 (the middle half of 72 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Honoré Fragonard paintings typically sell for $70,000–$940,595 (the middle half of 21 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 | 32 | $851†‡ | $20,346 | 93.8% | 2026-08-26 |
| Paintings | 40 | $111,241†‡ | $12.1M | 92.5% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 80 | $23,777‡ | $1.1M | 97.5% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 41 | $338,500 | $12.1M | — | 2026-10-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Jean-Honoré Fragonard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $851 with 93.8% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $111,241, record $12,095,665. A typical Jean-Honoré Fragonard painting sells for around 131× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 41 lots) the median is $338,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $132–$2,302†‡ | $937†‡ | $4,694 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $535–$1,589† | $900† | $20,346 |

† 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) | 21 | $70,000–$940,595†‡ | $150,000†‡ | $6.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $17,658–$459,347† | $223,786† | $12.1M |

† 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) | 72 | $7,767–$55,161‡ | $22,527‡ | $1.1M |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $12.1M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $731,154 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $20,346 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $4,694 |

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-Honoré Fragonard worth?

Across 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Honoré Fragonard work is $22,527. The median Jean-Honoré Fragonard work on paper sells for $23,777 across 78 lots. The median Jean-Honoré Fragonard painting sells for $111,241 across 37 lots. The median Jean-Honoré Fragonard print sells for $851 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Honoré Fragonard work on papers typically sell for $7,767–$55,161 (the middle half of 72 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Honoré Fragonard paintings typically sell for $70,000–$940,595 (the middle half of 21 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-Honoré Fragonard work on paper?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Honoré Fragonard work on paper is $23,777. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jean-Honoré Fragonard's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Honoré Fragonard work on paper is $1,110,000.

### What is the average price of a Jean-Honoré Fragonard painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Honoré Fragonard painting is $111,241. 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-Honoré Fragonard's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Honoré Fragonard painting is $12,095,665.

### What is the average price of a Jean-Honoré Fragonard print?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Honoré Fragonard print is $851. 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-Honoré Fragonard's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Honoré Fragonard print is $20,346.

### What is the average price of a small Jean-Honoré Fragonard work on paper?

Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Honoré Fragonard work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $22,527, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Jean-Honoré Fragonard painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Honoré Fragonard painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $150,000, 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-Honoré Fragonard's auction record?

Jean-Honoré Fragonard's auction record is $12,095,665, set in 2026.

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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.