Jean Viollier (1896–1996)
Jean Viollier is a Swiss artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,115. 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 Viollier sold in 2025 for $31,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Viollier on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Viollier work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Viollier work is $1,115.
The median Jean Viollier painting sells for $1,262 across 13 lots.
The median Jean Viollier work on paper sells for $520 across 3 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 | 13 | $1,262†‡ | $31,750 | — | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $520‡ | $541‡ | — | 2014-01-28 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $665–$2,050†‡ | $1,262†‡ | $31,750 |
† 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 | 2025 | $31,750 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,464 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $541‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $520‡ |
‡ 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 Viollier worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Viollier work is $1,115. The median Jean Viollier painting sells for $1,262 across 13 lots. The median Jean Viollier work on paper sells for $520 across 3 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 Viollier painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Viollier painting is $1,262. 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 Viollier's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Viollier painting is $31,750.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Viollier painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Viollier painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,262, 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 Jean Viollier's auction record?
Jean Viollier's auction record is $31,750, set in 2025.
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