> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nicolas-martin-petit · updated 2026-11-03

# Nicolas-Martin Petit (1777–1804)

## What is Nicolas-Martin Petit’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Nicolas-Martin Petit at 2 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $215,373 including buyer’s premium (middle half $76,673–$387,671, n=7). The auction record is $600,270 for SAUVAGE DE L’ÎLE VAN DIEMEN (DÉTROIT DE D’ENTRECASTEAUX) (2018, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAUVAGE DE L’ÎLE VAN DIEMEN (DÉTROIT DE D’ENTRECASTEAUX), early 1802 | Probably late January or early February ink, watercolour and gouache on lightly tinted blue laid paper | $600,270 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | SAUVAGE DE L’ÎLE VAN DIEMEN (DÉTROIT DE D’ENTRECASTEAUX), early 1802 | Probably late January or early Februaryink, watercolour and gouache on lightly tinted blue laid paper | $585,813 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | SAUVAGE DE L’ÎLE VAN DIEMEN (CANAL DE D’ENTRECASTEAUX) | Ink, watercolour and gouache on lightly tinted blue paper | $511,995 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | SAUVAGE DE L’ÎLE VAN DIEMEN (CANAL DE D’ENTRECASTEAUX), early 1802 | Ink, watercolour and gouache on lightly tinted blue paper | $499,664 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | (ABORIGINAL WARRIOR WITH SPEAR) | Pen, ink and graphite on laid paper with armorial watermark with fleur-de-lys | $282,480 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | ABORIGINAL WARRIOR WITH SPEAR | Pen, ink and graphite on laid paper with armorial watermark with fleur-de-lys | $275,677 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | RECTO: (PORTRAIT OF A MAN IN PROFILE, HEAD AND PARTIAL SHOULDERS) | Pastel on paper with watermark of crowned lion and sword with a pencil drawing of different man verso | $220,687 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Toulgra (Bulldog), 1800 | Unframed | $218,324 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 9 | RECTO: (PORTRAIT OF A MAN IN PROFILE, HEAD AND PARTIAL SHOULDERS), 1807 | Pastel on paper with watermark of crowned lion and sword with a pencil drawing of different man verso | $215,373 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | RECTO: (ABORIGINAL WOMAN BEING COMPETED FOR BY TWO RIVAL GROUPS OF THREE ABORIGINAL MEN) | Pen and ink on laid paper watermarked “Budgen 1801” | $123,585 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $218,030 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $218,324 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nicolas-Martin Petit is a French artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $218,324. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Nicolas-Martin Petit sold in 2026 for $585,813, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nicolas-Martin Petit work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas-Martin Petit work is $218,324.

The median Nicolas-Martin Petit work on paper sells for $247,000 across 10 lots.

The median Nicolas-Martin Petit print sells for $27,732 across 3 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 | 3 | $27,732‡ | $233,529‡ | — | 2018-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $247,000‡ | $585,813 | 71.4% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $275,677‡ | $600,270 | — | 2026-06-17 |

‡ 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 | $106,779–$478,004‡ | $247,000‡ | $585,813 |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $585,813 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $499,664 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $233,529‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $27,732‡ |

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

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 Nicolas-Martin Petit worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas-Martin Petit work is $218,324. The median Nicolas-Martin Petit work on paper sells for $247,000 across 10 lots. The median Nicolas-Martin Petit print sells for $27,732 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Nicolas-Martin Petit work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolas-Martin Petit work on paper is $247,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nicolas-Martin Petit's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolas-Martin Petit work on paper is $585,813.

### What is the average price of a small Nicolas-Martin Petit work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nicolas-Martin Petit work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $247,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nicolas-Martin Petit's auction record?

Nicolas-Martin Petit's auction record is $600,270, set in 2018.

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

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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.