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# Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau is a French artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,952.

A work by Jean-Jacques Rousseau sold in 2023 for $5,561, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean-Jacques Rousseau work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Jacques Rousseau work is $2,952.

The median Jean-Jacques Rousseau painting sells for $792 across 3 lots.

The median Jean-Jacques Rousseau print sells for $17,177 across 2 lots.

The median Jean-Jacques Rousseau photograph sells for $1,332 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $17,177 | $28,793 | — | 2023-12-15 |
| Paintings | 4 | $792 | $50,111 | 75% | 2022-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $15,660 | $15,660 | — | 2022-05-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,332 | $1,332 | — | 2008-03-18 |

Jean-Jacques Rousseau's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $17,177. Paintings (4 lots) median $792, record $50,111.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $50,111 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $28,793 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $15,660 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,561 |
| Photography | 2008 | $1,332 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $792 |

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-Jacques Rousseau worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Jacques Rousseau work is $2,952. The median Jean-Jacques Rousseau painting sells for $792 across 3 lots. The median Jean-Jacques Rousseau print sells for $17,177 across 2 lots. The median Jean-Jacques Rousseau photograph sells for $1,332 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jean-Jacques Rousseau's auction record?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau's auction record is $50,111, set in 2022.

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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.