Paul Jacoulet (1902–1960)
What is Paul Jacoulet’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,809 auction results for Paul Jacoulet at 47 houses since 1986. Over the last 24 months the median price was $536 including buyer’s premium (middle half $400–$896, n=79). The auction record is $31,325 for Une Parisienne (A Parisian Lady) (2019, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Showa era (1926-1989), 1936, 1902 | — | $16,000 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 2 | Showa era (1926-1989), 1942, 1902 | A watercolor self-portrait | $16,000 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 3 | Belle de Yap et Orchidées, Ouest-Carolines and Trois Coreens, Seoul Coree, 1940 | Woodblock print | $14,024 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Showa era (1926-1989), 1935, 1902 | A watercolor entitled | $12,000 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Lady in Red, 1935 | Woodblock print | $9,562 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Le Pacifique Mysterieux. Mers Du Sud (The Mysterious Pacific), 1896 | Woodblock print | $9,375 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Le Pacifique Mysterieux. Mers Du Sud (The Mysterious Pacific), 1951 | Woodblock print | $7,501 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Une Parisienne (A Parisian Lady), 1934 | Woodblock print | $31,325 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 2 | Une Parisienne (A Parisian Lady), 1896 | Woodcuts | $11,000 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Une Parisienne (A Parisian Lady), 1902 | (A Parisian Lady) woodcut, an extremely rare proof copy with the name of the carver | $7,727 | Christie's | Jul 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 24 | $1,022 |
| Prints | 106 | $687 |
| Other | 206 | $600 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 263 | $617 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $400 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,809 results from 47 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Jacoulet is a French artist with 2,290 auction lots recorded since 1986, median price $700. 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 Paul Jacoulet is recorded as sold in 2026 for $700; 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 1,799 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Jacoulet work is $700.
The median Paul Jacoulet print sells for $702 across 1,678 lots.
The median Paul Jacoulet work on paper sells for $1,333 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Jacoulet prints typically sell for $400–$950 (the middle half of 836 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Jacoulet prints typically sell for $400–$806 (the middle half of 23 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 | 2,080 | $702†‡ | $110,218‡ | 80.7% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,333‡ | $5,500‡ | 57.1% | 2024-02-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 92 | $4,795†‡ | $110,218‡ | — | 2025-03-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 836 | $400–$950†‡ | $600†‡ | $110,218‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $400–$806†‡ | $499†‡ | $1,700† |
† 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) | 7 | $846–$1,333‡ | $1,333‡ | $5,500‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $110,218‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $31,325 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,300‡ |
‡ 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 Paul Jacoulet worth?
Across 1,799 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Jacoulet work is $700. The median Paul Jacoulet print sells for $702 across 1,678 lots. The median Paul Jacoulet work on paper sells for $1,333 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Jacoulet prints typically sell for $400–$950 (the middle half of 836 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Jacoulet prints typically sell for $400–$806 (the middle half of 23 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 Paul Jacoulet print?
Based on 1,678 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Jacoulet print is $702. 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 Paul Jacoulet's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Jacoulet print is $110,218. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Paul Jacoulet work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Jacoulet work on paper is $1,333. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Jacoulet's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Jacoulet work on paper is $5,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Paul Jacoulet print?
Based on 836 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Jacoulet print (small (under 50 cm)) is $600, 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 Paul Jacoulet print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Jacoulet print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $499, 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 Paul Jacoulet's auction record?
Paul Jacoulet's auction record is $110,218, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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