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# Mathurin Janssaud (1857–1940)

## What is Mathurin Janssaud’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Mathurin Janssaud at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,070 including buyer’s premium (middle half $614–$1,709, n=11). The auction record is $4,537 for LE RETOUR DES PECHEURS (2003, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LE RETOUR DES PECHEURS | Pastels sur papier | $4,537 | Artcurial | Jul 2003 |
| 2 | Pêche bretonne | Pastel sur carton | $4,326 | Tajan | Sep 2011 |
| 3 | Deux vues de Bretagne : Un port au couchant et Personnages sur une plage | Signés 'Janssaud' en bas à gauche et en bas à droite | $3,777 | Artcurial | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | L'embarcadère, 1857 | Paper | $3,688 | Christie's | Mar 2002 |
| 5 | Hameau de Pêcheurs, Bretagne | Pastel | $3,530 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2015 |
| 6 | Les femmes attendant le retour des pêcheurs | Pastel | $2,299 | Tajan | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Retour de pêche, rive de Lanriec | Pastel | $2,139 | Nicolas Nouvelet Commissaire-priseur | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Matinée d'hiver, environs de Concarneau | Pastel | $1,986 | Nicolas Nouvelet Commissaire-priseur | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Lac du Bois de Boulogne | Pastel on paper | $1,593 | Tajan | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Pardon de Saint Léger à Pont Aven | Pastel | $1,432 | Nicolas Nouvelet Commissaire-priseur | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 16 | $1,513 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,150 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mathurin Janssaud is a French artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,606. 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 Mathurin Janssaud sold in 2026 for $1,986, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Mathurin Janssaud work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathurin Janssaud work is $1,606.

The median Mathurin Janssaud work on paper sells for $1,619 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,619†‡ | $4,537 | 93.8% | 2026-09-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $945–$2,129†‡ | $1,516†‡ | $4,478† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $4,537 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $4,478† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Mathurin Janssaud worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathurin Janssaud work is $1,606. The median Mathurin Janssaud work on paper sells for $1,619 across 15 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 Mathurin Janssaud work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mathurin Janssaud work on paper is $1,619. 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 Mathurin Janssaud's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mathurin Janssaud work on paper is $4,537.

### What is the average price of a small Mathurin Janssaud work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mathurin Janssaud work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,516, 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 Mathurin Janssaud's auction record?

Mathurin Janssaud's auction record is $4,537, set in 2003.

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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, “Mathurin Janssaud auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mathurin-janssaud (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.