Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier (1815–1891)
Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier is a French artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,019. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier sold in 2025 for $4,627, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier work is $4,019.
The median Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier painting sells for $5,091 across 21 lots.
The median Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier work on paper sells for $898 across 6 lots.
The median Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier sculpture sells for $90,324 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier paintings typically sell for $2,712–$18,383 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $5,091† | $40,000 | 87.5% | 2024-02-06 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $898 | $2,838 | 75% | 2023-07-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $90,324 | $158,463 | — | 2016-12-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,712–$18,383† | $5,306† | $40,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $625–$1,506 | $1,171 | $2,838 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $158,463 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $40,000 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $31,865 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $22,185 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,838 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $1,506 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier work is $4,019. The median Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier painting sells for $5,091 across 21 lots. The median Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier work on paper sells for $898 across 6 lots. The median Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier sculpture sells for $90,324 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier paintings typically sell for $2,712–$18,383 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier painting is $5,091. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier painting is $40,000.
What is the average price of a small Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,306, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier's auction record?
Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier's auction record is $158,463, set in 2016.
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