Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967)
What is Pierre Jeanneret’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,130 auction results for Pierre Jeanneret at 40 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,160 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,450–$17,648, n=426). The auction record is $279,403 for Set of ten 'Committee' armchairs, model no. PJ-SI-30-A (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set of ten 'Committee' armchairs, model no. PJ-SI-30-A, circa 1959 | Leather | $279,403 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Bibliothèque vitrée, créée pour la Central State Library de Chandigarh, 1896 | Teck, placage de teck, tôle d'acier pliée et patinée, tube d'acier chromé, aluminium et verre / | $261,068 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Cabinet | Oak | $237,500 | Phillips | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Illuminated reading table, model no. PJ-TAT-10-B | Teak-veneered wood, teak, painted steel, painted metal, frosted glass | $214,720 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 5 | Bibliothèque haute pour périodiques, 1960 | Aluminium | $205,948 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | Set of eight chairs, model no. PJ-SI-54-A, from Punjab University, Chandigarh | Teak, cane | $197,000 | Phillips | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | pair of lounge chairs from Punjab University, Chandigarh, 1952 | Leather | $179,000 | Wright | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | pair of lounge chairs from Punjab University, Chandigarh, 1952 | Teak | $179,000 | Wright | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Illuminated reading table, model no. PJ-TAT-10-B | Teak-veneered wood, teak, opaque glass, painted steel, painted tubular steel, painted metal | $178,718 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 10 | Set of eight armchairs, model no. PJ-AH-09-A, from the the Mill Owner’s Association Building, Ahmedabad, India | Teak, cane | $170,500 | Phillips | Dec 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,893 | $12,500 |
| Paintings | 76 | $10,710 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $8,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 515 | $13,080 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,190 | $12,178 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $7,560 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,130 results from 40 houses · How we compute these figures
Pierre Jeanneret is a Swiss artist with 2,737 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $11,875. 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 Pierre Jeanneret sold in 2026 for $15,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 2,126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Jeanneret work is $11,875.
The median Pierre Jeanneret sculpture sells for $11,064 across 158 lots.
The median Pierre Jeanneret painting sells for $15,120 across 13 lots.
The median Pierre Jeanneret work on paper sells for $3,124 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Pierre Jeanneret sculptures typically sell for $9,450–$25,400 (the middle half of 81 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Jeanneret sculptures typically sell for $6,312–$13,671 (the middle half of 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $15,120 | $43,666 | — | 2023-03-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,124 | $3,905 | — | 2010-06-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 195 | $11,064† | $261,068 | 81% | 2026-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 107 | $76,200† | $279,403 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $12,085–$16,935 | $13,729 | $43,666 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $6,312–$13,671† | $8,785† | $261,068 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 81 | $9,450–$25,400 | $13,750 | $237,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $261,068 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $237,500 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $43,666 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $26,479 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,905 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,343 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pierre Jeanneret worth?
Across 2,126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Jeanneret work is $11,875. The median Pierre Jeanneret sculpture sells for $11,064 across 158 lots. The median Pierre Jeanneret painting sells for $15,120 across 13 lots. The median Pierre Jeanneret work on paper sells for $3,124 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Pierre Jeanneret sculptures typically sell for $9,450–$25,400 (the middle half of 81 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Jeanneret sculptures typically sell for $6,312–$13,671 (the middle half of 70 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 Pierre Jeanneret sculpture?
Based on 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Jeanneret sculpture is $11,064. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Pierre Jeanneret's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Jeanneret sculpture is $261,068.
What is the average price of a Pierre Jeanneret painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Jeanneret painting is $15,120.
What is Pierre Jeanneret's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Jeanneret painting is $43,666.
What is the average price of a large Pierre Jeanneret sculpture?
Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Pierre Jeanneret sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Pierre Jeanneret sculpture?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Jeanneret sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,785, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Pierre Jeanneret's auction record?
Pierre Jeanneret's auction record is $279,403, set in 2018.
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