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# Paul Jouve (1878–1973)

## What is Paul Jouve’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 297 auction results for Paul Jouve at 46 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,822 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,383–$10,295, n=28). The auction record is $894,029 for Éléphants sacrés de Madura (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Éléphants sacrés de Madura, 1926 | Charcoal | $894,029 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | MOINE BOUDDHISTE MEDITANT, 1922 | Oil paint | $209,000 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |
| 3 | LIONNE ET SON LIONCEAU, 1878 | Bronze à patine brun foncé | $138,455 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 4 | DEUX JEUNES TIGRES SE CARESSANT, 1937 | Fusain sur papier | $118,019 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 5 | Jeune panthère (à robe ocellée), 1934 | Bronze | $110,356 | Ader | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Panthère en marche, circa 1930 | Bronze | $108,129 | Ader | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Young Panther, 1880 | Bronze | $99,750 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | Tigre Marchant de Face | Charcoal and gouache on paper | $86,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miroir Aure Boussois, circa 1930 | Decorated and engraved glass panels, fixed with four chromed metal bolts into custom wood frame | $541,746 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 2 | Album "Paul Jouve" (1930), 1930 | Ten etchings on vieux japon and vélin teinté Van Gelder | $103,218 | Artcurial | Nov 2007 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $41,494 |
| Paintings | 20 | $29,567 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $9,060 |
| Other | 32 | $8,220 |
| Prints | 94 | $4,460 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $36,909 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 118 | $8,798 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $4,325 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 297 results from 46 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Jouve is a French artist with 449 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,491. 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 Jouve sold in 2026 for $6,665, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Paul Jouve works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Paul Jouve work worth?

Across 287 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Jouve work is $5,491.

The median Paul Jouve print sells for $3,295 across 146 lots.

The median Paul Jouve work on paper sells for $7,012 across 66 lots.

The median Paul Jouve painting sells for $25,716 across 25 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Jouve prints typically sell for $1,619–$8,721 (the middle half of 82 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Jouve prints typically sell for $705–$4,064 (the middle half of 39 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 | 187 | $3,295†‡ | $103,218 | 78.1% | 2026-07-02 |
| Paintings | 33 | $25,716†‡ | $84,058 | 75.8% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 86 | $7,012†‡ | $894,029 | 76.7% | 2026-05-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $11,840†‡ | $138,455 | 80% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 1 | $13,673 | $13,673 | — | 2014-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $108,129†‡ | $894,029 | — | 2026-03-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Paul Jouve's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (187 lots) median $3,295 with 78.1% sell-through. Paintings (33 lots) median $25,716, record $84,058. A typical Paul Jouve painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $108,129.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $705–$4,064†‡ | $1,946†‡ | $61,655 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $1,619–$8,721†‡ | $4,610†‡ | $103,218 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $12,664–$56,250†‡ | $33,419†‡ | $84,058 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $22,500–$36,909 | $33,542 | $40,949 |

† 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) | 25 | $2,000–$6,930†‡ | $5,618†‡ | $14,418† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $6,194–$21,564†‡ | $10,391†‡ | $118,019 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,608–$108,129 | $69,426 | $138,455 |

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 | $894,029 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $209,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $138,455 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $110,356 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $103,218 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $84,058 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $81,289† |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $61,655 |

† 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 Paul Jouve worth?

Across 287 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Jouve work is $5,491. The median Paul Jouve print sells for $3,295 across 146 lots. The median Paul Jouve work on paper sells for $7,012 across 66 lots. The median Paul Jouve painting sells for $25,716 across 25 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Jouve prints typically sell for $1,619–$8,721 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Jouve prints typically sell for $705–$4,064 (the middle half of 39 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 Jouve print?

Based on 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Jouve print is $3,295. 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 Jouve's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Jouve print is $103,218.

### What is the average price of a Paul Jouve work on paper?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Jouve work on paper is $7,012. 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 Jouve's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Jouve work on paper is $894,029.

### What is the average price of a Paul Jouve painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Jouve painting is $25,716. 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 Jouve's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Jouve painting is $84,058.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Jouve print?

Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Jouve print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,610, 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 small Paul Jouve print?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Jouve print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,946, 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 Jouve's auction record?

Paul Jouve's auction record is $894,029, set in 2026.

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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, “Paul Jouve auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-jouve (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.