> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/juan-gris · updated 2026-11-02

# Juan Gris (1887–1927)

## What is Juan Gris’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 214 auction results for Juan Gris at 33 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $198,819 including buyer’s premium (middle half $19,685–$359,325, n=16). The auction record is $56,751,103 for Nature morte à la nappe à carreaux (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nature morte à la nappe à carreaux, 1887 | Oil paint | $56,751,103 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| 2 | La table de musicien, 1887 | Canvas | $31,812,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 3 | Violon et guitare, 1887 | Oil paint | $28,642,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | Livre, pipe et verres, 1887 | Oil paint | $20,802,500 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 5 | Le pot de geranium, 1887 | Oil paint | $18,520,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 6 | Le livre, 1914-1915 | Oil paint | $16,340,315 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 7 | Guitare sur une table, 1887 | Oil paint | $9,125,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Violon et journal, 1887 | Painting | $7,789,074 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 9 | La lampe, 1887 | Charcoal | $6,948,157 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 10 | Le guéridon, 1914 | Oil paint | $6,232,010 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 72 | $533,401 |
| Other | 36 | $45,580 |
| Works on paper | 49 | $35,391 |
| Prints | 26 | $1,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $1,426,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 125 | $53,543 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 214 results from 33 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Juan Gris is a Spanish artist with 270 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $50,508. 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 Juan Gris sold in 2026 for $441,512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Juan Gris work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Juan Gris work worth?

Across 214 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Juan Gris work is $50,508.

The median Juan Gris painting sells for $476,425 across 73 lots.

The median Juan Gris work on paper sells for $40,653 across 68 lots.

The median Juan Gris print sells for $2,175 across 53 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Juan Gris work on papers typically sell for $21,725–$92,961 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Juan Gris prints typically sell for $1,122–$4,553 (the middle half of 44 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 | 69 | $2,175†‡ | $11,400 | 76.8% | 2026-07-11 |
| Paintings | 81 | $476,425 | $56.8M | 90.1% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 73 | $40,653†‡ | $31.8M | 93.2% | 2026-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 88 | $485,712 | $56.8M | — | 2026-10-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Juan Gris's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (69 lots) median $2,175 with 76.8% sell-through. Paintings (81 lots) median $476,425, record $56,751,103. A typical Juan Gris painting sells for around 219× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 88 lots) the median is $485,712.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $1,122–$4,553†‡ | $2,353†‡ | $11,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $657–$1,942†‡ | $925†‡ | $7,320 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $176,177–$518,437 | $281,919 | $4.8M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $814,533–$8.8M | $1.9M | $56.8M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $21,725–$92,961†‡ | $45,621†‡ | $930,000 |

† 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 | 2014 | $56.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $31.8M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $28.6M |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $4.8M |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $11,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $10,160 |

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 Juan Gris worth?

Across 214 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Juan Gris work is $50,508. The median Juan Gris painting sells for $476,425 across 73 lots. The median Juan Gris work on paper sells for $40,653 across 68 lots. The median Juan Gris print sells for $2,175 across 53 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Juan Gris work on papers typically sell for $21,725–$92,961 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Juan Gris prints typically sell for $1,122–$4,553 (the middle half of 44 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 Juan Gris painting?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Juan Gris painting is $476,425.

### What is Juan Gris's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Juan Gris painting is $56,751,103.

### What is the average price of a Juan Gris work on paper?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Juan Gris work on paper is $40,653. 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 Juan Gris's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Juan Gris work on paper is $31,812,500.

### What is the average price of a Juan Gris print?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Juan Gris print is $2,175. 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 Juan Gris's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Juan Gris print is $11,400.

### What is the average price of a small Juan Gris work on paper?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Juan Gris work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $45,621, 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 small Juan Gris print?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Juan Gris print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,353, 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 Juan Gris's auction record?

Juan Gris's auction record is $56,751,103, set in 2014.

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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, “Juan Gris auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/juan-gris (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.