Pierre Jules Mène (1810–1879)
What is Pierre Jules Mène’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 213 auction results for Pierre Jules Mène at 36 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $767 including buyer’s premium (middle half $529–$949, n=7). The auction record is $23,944 for L'Accolade (2008, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Accolade | Bronze | $23,944 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2008 |
| 2 | Fauconnier arabe à cheval | — | $17,559 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 3 | L'Accolade | Bronze | $9,000 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | Cheval de Course, circa 1860s | Bronze | $7,708 | Sworders | Sep 2008 |
| 5 | Le Cavalier Africain | Bronze | $7,696 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Jument Arabe, Nedjibe | Bronze | $7,638 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jul 2005 |
| 7 | Arab Mare, Saddle and Gun at her Feet/Jument Arab (Nedjibe) avec Harnachement, 1850 | Bronze | $7,050 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Apr 2002 |
| 8 | Cheval Breton | Bronze, gold patina | $6,875 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 9 | Nach - Liegender Windhund | Bronze | $5,628 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2013 |
| 10 | Horse and jockey | Bronze | $5,389 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 90 | $1,015 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $4,554 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $958 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 213 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Pierre Jules Mène is a French artist with 289 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,134. 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 Jules Mène sold in 2026 for $1,322, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Pierre Jules Mène on OpeningBid →What is a Pierre Jules Mène work worth?
Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Jules Mène work is $1,134.
The median Pierre Jules Mène sculpture sells for $1,128 across 202 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Jules Mène sculptures typically sell for $570–$2,005 (the middle half of 153 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Jules Mène sculptures typically sell for $1,567–$9,297 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 291 | $1,128†‡ | $45,233‡ | 69.4% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $11,917†‡ | $45,233‡ | — | 2026-03-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 153 | $570–$2,005†‡ | $1,000†‡ | $23,944 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,567–$9,297†‡ | $3,853†‡ | $45,233‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $45,233‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1996 | $38,000† |
† 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 Pierre Jules Mène worth?
Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Jules Mène work is $1,134. The median Pierre Jules Mène sculpture sells for $1,128 across 202 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Jules Mène sculptures typically sell for $570–$2,005 (the middle half of 153 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Jules Mène sculptures typically sell for $1,567–$9,297 (the middle half of 22 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 Jules Mène sculpture?
Based on 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Jules Mène sculpture is $1,128. 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 Pierre Jules Mène's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Jules Mène sculpture is $45,233. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Pierre Jules Mène sculpture?
Based on 153 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Jules Mène sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,000, 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 Pierre Jules Mène sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Jules Mène sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,853, 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 Pierre Jules Mène's auction record?
Pierre Jules Mène's auction record is $45,233, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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