Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824–1904)
What is Jean-Léon Gérôme’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 171 auction results for Jean-Léon Gérôme at 26 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,299 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,012–$14,755, n=16). The auction record is $4,054,211 for RIDERS CROSSING THE DESERT (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RIDERS CROSSING THE DESERT, 1870 | Painting | $4,054,211 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | THE HAREM IN THE KIOSK, 1870 | Oil paint | $3,433,471 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Markos Botsaris, 1874 | Oil paint | $3,375,000 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Rüstem Pasha Mosque, Istanbul | — | $1,945,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 5 | La mosquée bleue, 1824 | Oil paint | $1,910,998 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 6 | PRAYERS IN THE MOSQUE | Oil paint | $1,416,064 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Les pigeons, 1824 | Oil paint | $1,354,482 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 8 | Le Barde Noir | Oil on canvas | $1,172,500 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 9 | BEFORE THE AUDIENCE, 1881 | Oil paint | $950,509 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Jeune fille égyptienne: Egyptian girl, 1877 | Oil paint | $861,161 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $252,000 |
| Prints | 5 | $25,723 |
| Other | 22 | $23,923 |
| Sculpture | 45 | $13,982 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $2,735 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $79,361 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $8,211 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 171 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-Léon Gérôme is a French artist with 224 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $22,500. 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-Léon Gérôme is recorded as sold in 2026 for $102,703; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Léon Gérôme work is $22,500.
The median Jean-Léon Gérôme painting sells for $98,453 across 64 lots.
The median Jean-Léon Gérôme sculpture sells for $11,103 across 46 lots.
The median Jean-Léon Gérôme work on paper sells for $2,818 across 30 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Léon Gérôme paintings typically sell for $23,787–$212,500 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Léon Gérôme paintings typically sell for $75,292–$720,160 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $273 | $273 | 50% | 2021-11-25 |
| Paintings | 80 | $98,453†‡ | $4.1M | 80% | 2026-03-10 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $2,818†‡ | $54,398 | 83.3% | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 65 | $11,103†‡ | $294,248 | 70.8% | 2025-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 40 | $431,126‡ | $4.1M | — | 2026-02-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean-Léon Gérôme's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $273 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (80 lots) median $98,453, record $4,054,211. A typical Jean-Léon Gérôme painting sells for around 361× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 40 lots) the median is $431,126.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $23,787–$212,500†‡ | $47,500†‡ | $861,161 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $75,292–$720,160† | $320,764† | $4.1M |
† 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) | 25 | $1,513–$4,208†‡ | $2,400†‡ | $25,996 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,413–$8,654†‡ | $2,626†‡ | $31,041 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $10,984–$23,572† | $15,116† | $149,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $4.1M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $294,248 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $284,916 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $54,398 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $25,996 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $273 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean-Léon Gérôme worth?
Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Léon Gérôme work is $22,500. The median Jean-Léon Gérôme painting sells for $98,453 across 64 lots. The median Jean-Léon Gérôme sculpture sells for $11,103 across 46 lots. The median Jean-Léon Gérôme work on paper sells for $2,818 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Léon Gérôme paintings typically sell for $23,787–$212,500 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Léon Gérôme paintings typically sell for $75,292–$720,160 (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-Léon Gérôme painting?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Léon Gérôme painting is $98,453. 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-Léon Gérôme's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Léon Gérôme painting is $4,054,211.
What is the average price of a Jean-Léon Gérôme sculpture?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Léon Gérôme sculpture is $11,103. 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-Léon Gérôme's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Léon Gérôme sculpture is $294,248.
What is the average price of a Jean-Léon Gérôme work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Léon Gérôme work on paper is $2,818. 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-Léon Gérôme's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Léon Gérôme work on paper is $54,398.
What is the average price of a small Jean-Léon Gérôme painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Léon Gérôme painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $47,500, 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 the average price of a medium Jean-Léon Gérôme painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Léon Gérôme painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $320,764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean-Léon Gérôme's auction record?
Jean-Léon Gérôme's auction record is $4,054,211, set in 2019.
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