Jean Siméon Chardin (1699–1779)
What is Jean Siméon Chardin’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Jean Siméon Chardin at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $529 including buyer’s premium (middle half $378–$794, n=23). The auction record is $28,774,856 for Le Melon entamé (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Melon entamé, 1760 | Huile sur toile, ovale | $28,774,856 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | The Diligent Mother (‘La Mère laborieuse’), 1779 | Oil paint | $2,027,000 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | A copper saucepan, a pestle and mortar, a pitcher, a scallion, eggs and an onion on a shelf, 1779 | Oil paint | $1,085,000 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 4 | Le Dessinateur, 1757 | Belle épreuve sur vergé | $907 | Ader | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Le Château de cartes, 1743 | Gravé par Lépicié. Très belle épreuve sur vergé | $832 | Ader | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | NATURE MORTE AUX OISEAUX | Huile sur toile | $816 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L’Instant de la méditation, 1747 | Engraving on laid paper | $1,286 | Ader | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | L’Antiquaire, 1743 | Engraving on laid paper | $983 | Ader | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Le Château de carte, 1743 | Engraving on vellum | $907 | Ader | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Le Tôton, 1742 | Engraving | $756 | Ader | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $529 |
| Prints | 15 | $423 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $529 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Siméon Chardin is a French artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $567. 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 Siméon Chardin sold in 2026 for $2,027,000, 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 Siméon Chardin work is $567.
The median Jean Siméon Chardin print sells for $507 across 24 lots.
The median Jean Siméon Chardin painting sells for $241,130 across 8 lots.
The median Jean Siméon Chardin work on paper sells for $258 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean Siméon Chardin prints typically sell for $377–$643 (the middle half of 24 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 | 30 | $507 | $1,286 | 80% | 2025-12-10 |
| Paintings | 11 | $241,130†‡ | $28.8M | 72.7% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $258‡ | $258‡ | 50% | 2017-09-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1.1M† | $28.8M | — | 2026-02-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Siméon Chardin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $507 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $241,130, record $28,774,856. A typical Jean Siméon Chardin painting sells for around 476× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $1,085,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $377–$643 | $507 | $1,286 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $62,863–$1.6M†‡ | $241,130†‡ | $28.8M |
† 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 | 2024 | $28.8M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,286 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $983 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $258‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Siméon Chardin worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Siméon Chardin work is $567. The median Jean Siméon Chardin print sells for $507 across 24 lots. The median Jean Siméon Chardin painting sells for $241,130 across 8 lots. The median Jean Siméon Chardin work on paper sells for $258 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Siméon Chardin prints typically sell for $377–$643 (the middle half of 24 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 Siméon Chardin print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Siméon Chardin print is $507.
What is Jean Siméon Chardin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Siméon Chardin print is $1,286.
What is the average price of a Jean Siméon Chardin painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Siméon Chardin painting is $241,130. 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 Siméon Chardin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Siméon Chardin painting is $28,774,856.
What is the average price of a small Jean Siméon Chardin print?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Siméon Chardin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $507, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jean Siméon Chardin's auction record?
Jean Siméon Chardin's auction record is $28,774,856, set in 2024.
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