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# Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824–1904)

## What is Jean-Léon Gérôme’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| 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 |

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

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


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.

**1 Jean-Léon Gérôme work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jean-Léon Gérôme work 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jean-Léon Gérôme auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-leon-gerome (updated 2026-11-02).

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.