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# Julie Curtiss (b. 1982)

## What is Julie Curtiss’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Julie Curtiss at 8 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,477 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,483–$31,772, n=12). The auction record is $466,200 for Three Widows (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Widows, 2016 | Acrylic paint | $466,200 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Pas de Trois, 2018 | Painting | $423,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Party Down, 2016 | Acrylic paint | $400,000 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Hairy Hat, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $343,791 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Jour de Fête, 2019 | Acrylic on canvas | $315,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Triplette (Triplet), 2019 | Oil paint | $305,838 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Hotel, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $262,007 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Second Thought, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $250,000 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | The Weaning, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $244,385 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 10 | Lateral Embrace II | — | $226,161 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $203,246 |
| Other | 5 | $66,981 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $35,196 |
| Prints | 9 | $1,778 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $226,161 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $17,920 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Julie Curtiss is a French artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $66,981. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Julie Curtiss sold in 2026 for $84,681, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Julie Curtiss work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julie Curtiss work is $66,981.

The median Julie Curtiss painting sells for $203,246 across 21 lots.

The median Julie Curtiss print sells for $2,286 across 11 lots.

The median Julie Curtiss work on paper sells for $35,000 across 7 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $2,286 | $6,250 | 78.6% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 22 | $203,246 | $466,200 | 95.5% | 2026-03-07 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $35,000 | $64,692 | 87.5% | 2026-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,550 | $1,550 | — | 2025-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $226,161 | $466,200 | — | 2023-10-12 |

Julie Curtiss's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $2,286 with 78.6% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $203,246, record $466,200. A typical Julie Curtiss painting sells for around 89× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $226,161.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,670–$4,918 | $2,286 | $6,250 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $162,500–$185,833 | $175,000 | $250,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $157,786–$322,198 | $235,273 | $466,200 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $27,616–$37,455 | $35,000 | $64,692 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $466,200 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $423,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $64,692 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $39,519 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,550 |

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 Julie Curtiss worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julie Curtiss work is $66,981. The median Julie Curtiss painting sells for $203,246 across 21 lots. The median Julie Curtiss print sells for $2,286 across 11 lots. The median Julie Curtiss work on paper sells for $35,000 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Julie Curtiss painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julie Curtiss painting is $203,246.

### What is Julie Curtiss's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Julie Curtiss painting is $466,200.

### What is the average price of a Julie Curtiss print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julie Curtiss print is $2,286.

### What is Julie Curtiss's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Julie Curtiss print is $6,250.

### What is the average price of a medium Julie Curtiss painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Julie Curtiss painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $235,273, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Julie Curtiss print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Julie Curtiss print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,286, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Julie Curtiss's auction record?

Julie Curtiss's auction record is $466,200, set in 2021.

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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, “Julie Curtiss auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/julie-curtiss (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.