Nicolas Poussin (1594–1665)
What is Nicolas Poussin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Nicolas Poussin at 38 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,916 including buyer’s premium (middle half $413–$2,149, n=5). The auction record is $2,377,027 for The Baptism of Christ (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Baptism of Christ | Oil on cypress panel | $2,377,027 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Recto : Muletier au repos dans le Campo Vaccino ; Verso : Etude d'un angle de corniche de temple antique enfoui, vue extérieure et intérieure, 1659 | Plume et encre brune, lavis brun et traces de crayon noir | $20,408 | Artcurial | Mar 2010 |
| 3 | Le Triomphe de David | Toile | $11,992 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | The Nurture of Bacchus | Oil on canvas | $9,448 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 5 | Moses tramples on the pharaoh's crown | Leinwand | $9,096 | Koller Auktionen | Apr 2011 |
| 6 | Allegorie der Eitelkeit | Feder in Braun auf Bütten | $8,123 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Bacchanale | Painting | $5,717 | Tajan | Oct 2016 |
| 8 | Bacchanale, circa 1650 | Original canvas | $5,379 | Tajan | Dec 2017 |
| 9 | Holy Family with Elisabeth and little Saint John | Painting | $5,347 | Galerie Bernaerts | Dec 2018 |
| 10 | Figures bathing in a classical landscape | Oil on canvas | $4,282 | Christie's | Jan 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $2,047 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,300 |
| Other | 6 | $616 |
| Prints | 6 | $235 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,717 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,719 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,418 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 38 houses · How we compute these figures
Nicolas Poussin is a French artist with 149 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,584. 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 Nicolas Poussin is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,909; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas Poussin work is $1,584.
The median Nicolas Poussin painting sells for $2,169 across 52 lots.
The median Nicolas Poussin work on paper sells for $900 across 17 lots.
The median Nicolas Poussin print sells for $167 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Nicolas Poussin paintings typically sell for $865–$3,617 (the middle half of 27 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 | 17 | $167†‡ | $1,590‡ | 64.7% | 2022-06-22 |
| Paintings | 67 | $2,169†‡ | $2.4M | 77.6% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $900‡ | $20,408 | 65.4% | 2026-06-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $11,992 | $2.4M | — | 2023-04-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Nicolas Poussin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $167 with 64.7% sell-through. Paintings (67 lots) median $2,169, record $2,377,027. A typical Nicolas Poussin painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $11,992.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $115–$406†‡ | $231†‡ | $1,590‡ |
† 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) | 10 | $1,753–$2,313‡ | $2,169‡ | $2.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $865–$3,617†‡ | $1,631†‡ | $9,448 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $1,986–$5,752†‡ | $4,706†‡ | $11,992 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 14 | $353–$1,508‡ | $1,020‡ | $20,408 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $2.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $20,408 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $11,992 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,123 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,590‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,206† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nicolas Poussin worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas Poussin work is $1,584. The median Nicolas Poussin painting sells for $2,169 across 52 lots. The median Nicolas Poussin work on paper sells for $900 across 17 lots. The median Nicolas Poussin print sells for $167 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nicolas Poussin paintings typically sell for $865–$3,617 (the middle half of 27 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 Nicolas Poussin painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolas Poussin painting is $2,169. 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 Nicolas Poussin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolas Poussin painting is $2,377,027.
What is the average price of a Nicolas Poussin work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolas Poussin work on paper is $900. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nicolas Poussin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolas Poussin work on paper is $20,408.
What is the average price of a Nicolas Poussin print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolas Poussin print is $167. 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 Nicolas Poussin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolas Poussin print is $1,590. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Nicolas Poussin painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicolas Poussin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,631, 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 large Nicolas Poussin painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Nicolas Poussin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,706, 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 Nicolas Poussin's auction record?
Nicolas Poussin's auction record is $2,377,027, set in 2019.
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