Jean Lambert-Rucki (1888–1967)
What is Jean Lambert-Rucki’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 248 auction results for Jean Lambert-Rucki at 38 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,271 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,046–$8,349, n=24). The auction record is $111,610 for Grand masque (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand masque, 1923-1925 | Carved and painted African mahogany (restored) | $111,610 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | Ohne Titel (oil on board), 1925 | Oil paint | $73,487 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 3 | A WATERCOLOR DRAWING IN A LACQUERED FRAME, CIRCA 1920, 1920 | A Watercolor Drawing in a Lacquered Frame, circa 1920 | $73,000 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Noctambules, 1925 | Polychromed wood | $71,630 | Artcurial | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | La Foule (Grand modèle) | Bronze | $50,400 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Personnages a la Tour Eiffel, 1926 | Oil/panel | $43,162 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 1990 |
| 7 | Conspiration, circa 1927 | Sculpture en bois, taille directe, pièce unique laqué dans les ateliers de Jean Dunand | $35,595 | Artcurial | Jun 2009 |
| 8 | Les Fenêtres | Oil on panel | $34,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 9 | Vierge à l'enfant | Red chalk | $28,131 | Sotheby's | Feb 2022 |
| 10 | Deux personnages | Iron assemblage | $27,418 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $8,120 |
| Sculpture | 84 | $5,818 |
| Other | 28 | $3,855 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $1,692 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $10,795 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $7,547 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $4,016 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 248 results from 38 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Lambert-Rucki is a French artist with 369 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,172. 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 Lambert-Rucki sold in 2026 for $7,534, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Jean Lambert-Rucki record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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Across 240 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Lambert-Rucki work is $5,172.
The median Jean Lambert-Rucki sculpture sells for $5,593 across 119 lots.
The median Jean Lambert-Rucki painting sells for $8,186 across 46 lots.
The median Jean Lambert-Rucki work on paper sells for $1,438 across 37 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean Lambert-Rucki sculptures typically sell for $1,300–$8,660 (the middle half of 77 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Lambert-Rucki sculptures typically sell for $5,575–$11,940 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $8,186†‡ | $73,487 | 95.8% | 2025-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $1,438† | $73,000 | 82.2% | 2026-06-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 193 | $5,593†‡ | $111,610 | 61.7% | 2026-06-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $43,162†‡ | $203,193† | — | 2026-05-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $4,268–$9,973†‡ | $6,791†‡ | $14,099 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $8,009–$21,737†‡ | $10,834†‡ | $73,487 |
† 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) | 19 | $528–$2,068† | $1,177† | $12,589 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $385–$4,505† | $1,427† | $73,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $1,300–$8,660† | $2,918† | $71,630 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $5,575–$11,940† | $7,554† | $111,610 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $6,780–$20,467†‡ | $10,795†‡ | $27,946‡ |
† 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 | 2019 | $111,610 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $73,487 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $73,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $71,630 |
| Paintings | 1990 | $43,162 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $28,131 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Lambert-Rucki worth?
Across 240 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Lambert-Rucki work is $5,172. The median Jean Lambert-Rucki sculpture sells for $5,593 across 119 lots. The median Jean Lambert-Rucki painting sells for $8,186 across 46 lots. The median Jean Lambert-Rucki work on paper sells for $1,438 across 37 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Lambert-Rucki sculptures typically sell for $1,300–$8,660 (the middle half of 77 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Lambert-Rucki sculptures typically sell for $5,575–$11,940 (the middle half of 30 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 Lambert-Rucki sculpture?
Based on 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Lambert-Rucki sculpture is $5,593. 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 Lambert-Rucki's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Lambert-Rucki sculpture is $111,610.
What is the average price of a Jean Lambert-Rucki painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Lambert-Rucki painting is $8,186. 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 Lambert-Rucki's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Lambert-Rucki painting is $73,487.
What is the average price of a Jean Lambert-Rucki work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Lambert-Rucki work on paper is $1,438. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean Lambert-Rucki's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Lambert-Rucki work on paper is $73,000.
What is the average price of a small Jean Lambert-Rucki sculpture?
Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Lambert-Rucki sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,918, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Lambert-Rucki sculpture?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Lambert-Rucki sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,554, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean Lambert-Rucki's auction record?
Jean Lambert-Rucki's auction record is $203,193, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $203,193 (buyer's premium not included).
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