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# Jules Chéret (1836–1932)

## What is Jules Chéret’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 424 auction results for Jules Chéret at 53 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $682 including buyer’s premium (middle half $441–$1,243, n=60). The auction record is $83,651 for La Danse (2023, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Danse, 1909 | Huile sur toile | $83,651 | Ader | May 2023 |
| 2 | LA FARANDOLE | — | $57,124 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 3 | Ballerinas | Oil on canvas | $35,560 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Farandole d'enfants, 1890 | Signée en bas à gauche | $31,926 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| 5 | DANSEUSES AU TAMBOUR BASQUE | Signé en bas à droite | $29,652 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| 6 | POLICHINELLE, COLOMBINE ET ARLEQUIN | Signée en bas à gauche | $29,652 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| 7 | Charmant portrait d’une petite fille trônant sur un cheval de bois au milieu de ses jouets | Pastel | $25,095 | Ader | May 2023 |
| 8 | Farandole, Colombine et Arlequin | Signé en bas à gauche "Chéret" | $23,776 | Artcurial | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | FRISE AUX INSTRUMENTS DE MUSIQUE | Signée en bas à droite | $23,063 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LES ARTS.] Four decorative panels, 1891 | Lithography | $40,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2008 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $1,485 |
| Other | 66 | $1,470 |
| Prints | 201 | $1,151 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $900 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 147 | $1,560 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 98 | $930 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $531 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 424 results from 53 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jules Chéret is a French artist with 651 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,020. 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 Jules Chéret sold in 2026 for $2,839, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Jules Chéret work worth?

Across 409 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jules Chéret work is $1,020.

The median Jules Chéret print sells for $1,000 across 333 lots.

The median Jules Chéret work on paper sells for $1,396 across 32 lots.

The median Jules Chéret painting sells for $3,501 across 12 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Jules Chéret prints typically sell for $826–$2,280 (the middle half of 162 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jules Chéret prints typically sell for $443–$1,633 (the middle half of 119 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 | 451 | $1,000†‡ | $40,800 | 73.8% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 15 | $3,501‡ | $83,651 | 80% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 51 | $1,396†‡ | $25,095 | 62.7% | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $23,063 | $83,651 | — | 2024-10-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jules Chéret's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (451 lots) median $1,000 with 73.8% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $3,501, record $83,651. A typical Jules Chéret painting sells for around 3.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $23,063.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $143–$508†‡ | $293†‡ | $1,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 119 | $443–$1,633†‡ | $727†‡ | $7,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 162 | $826–$2,280†‡ | $1,251†‡ | $40,800 |

† 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) | 5 | $1,078–$4,116‡ | $1,710‡ | $6,180 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,560–$10,000 | $2,886 | $35,560 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $353–$1,793†‡ | $760†‡ | $4,425 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,906–$5,768† | $4,750† | $25,095 |

† 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 | 2023 | $83,651 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $40,800 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $35,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $25,095 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $23,776 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $7,800 |

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 Jules Chéret worth?

Across 409 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jules Chéret work is $1,020. The median Jules Chéret print sells for $1,000 across 333 lots. The median Jules Chéret work on paper sells for $1,396 across 32 lots. The median Jules Chéret painting sells for $3,501 across 12 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Jules Chéret prints typically sell for $826–$2,280 (the middle half of 162 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jules Chéret prints typically sell for $443–$1,633 (the middle half of 119 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 Jules Chéret print?

Based on 333 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jules Chéret print is $1,000. 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 Jules Chéret's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jules Chéret print is $40,800.

### What is the average price of a Jules Chéret work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jules Chéret work on paper is $1,396. 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 Jules Chéret's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jules Chéret work on paper is $25,095.

### What is the average price of a Jules Chéret painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jules Chéret painting is $3,501. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jules Chéret's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jules Chéret painting is $83,651.

### What is the average price of a large Jules Chéret print?

Based on 162 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jules Chéret print (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,251, 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 medium Jules Chéret print?

Based on 119 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jules Chéret print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $727, 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 Jules Chéret's auction record?

Jules Chéret's auction record is $83,651, set in 2023.

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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, “Jules Chéret auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jules-cheret (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.