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# Joseph-André Motte (1925–2013)

## What is Joseph-André Motte’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for Joseph-André Motte at 14 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,805 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,597–$16,050, n=22). The auction record is $107,500 for Paire de fauteuils dits 'Chistera' (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paire de fauteuils dits 'Chistera', 1925 | Stainless steel | $107,500 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Chistera, 1949 | Beech, white relacquered metallic structure, rattan | $68,400 | Tajan | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Paire de chauffeuses, vers 1961 | Cartridge brass | $61,125 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Bureau, pièce unique commandée en 1965 pour le bureau du directeur du port autonome de Dunkerque, 1925 | Tineo, painted plywood panel and stained glass | $42,787 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Fauteuil dit ‘Chistera’, 1949 | Bois et acier laqué Édition Rougier Modèle créé vers 1949 H 70 × L 75 × P 73 cm Bibl | $37,486 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | DESIGNER & DISDEROT ÉDITEUR – COLLECTION PIERRE VAGO (1910-2002) J13 | Opaline white diffusers, gilded brass bases, and black lacquered metal plugs | $37,196 | Ader | Feb 2021 |
| 7 | Paire de fauteuils dits ‘Chistera’, 1925 | Stainless steel | $29,624 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Tripod chair, 1949 | Enamel | $27,500 | Wright | Jun 2013 |
| 9 | Chistera, circa 1949 | Rattan pith shells, stained beech wood six-spindle bases with ivory-painted metal central cruciform piece | $27,428 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Chistera, 1949 | Acier | $23,839 | Artcurial | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 76 | $4,833 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $6,186 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,929 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $3,271 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Joseph-André Motte is an artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $4,357. 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 Joseph-André Motte is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,357; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Joseph-André Motte works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Joseph-André Motte work worth?

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph-André Motte work is $4,357.

The median Joseph-André Motte sculpture sells for $17,500 across 7 lots.

The median Joseph-André Motte painting sells for $8,125 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 | 4 | $8,125 | $42,787 | 75% | 2021-06-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $17,500 | $107,500 | 87.5% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $51,956 | $107,500 | — | 2026-07-02 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $107,500 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $42,787 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $29,624 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $8,125 |

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 Joseph-André Motte worth?

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph-André Motte work is $4,357. The median Joseph-André Motte sculpture sells for $17,500 across 7 lots. The median Joseph-André Motte painting sells for $8,125 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 Joseph-André Motte's auction record?

Joseph-André Motte's auction record is $107,500, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Joseph-André Motte auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/joseph-andre-motte (updated 2026-11-03).

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.