Simon Vouet (1590–1649)
What is Simon Vouet’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 100 auction results for Simon Vouet at 32 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,065 including buyer’s premium (middle half $860–$4,267, n=5). The auction record is $498,934 for Saint Agnes (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Agnes, 1626 | Oil paint | $498,934 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Portrait de chien assis, 2010 | Pierre noire et rehauts de craie blanche, quelques touches de pastel rose sur papier beige | $414,775 | Artcurial | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | Portrait of a gentleman with his dog, oil on canvas, 1627 | Oil on canvas | $347,831 | Dorotheum | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | Portrait de Louis de Neufgermain, 1982 | Pastel et pierre noire sur papier beige | $308,133 | Artcurial | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | Angels Bearing the Column of the Passion | Oil on canvas | $291,261 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Portrait du cardinal Jules Mazarin | Pierre noire, pastel sur papier beige, traits d'encadrement à la plume et encre noire | $226,689 | Christie's | May 2020 |
| 7 | Portrait d'un homme âgé de soixante-quinze ans, 1634 | Pierre noire, sanguine, pastel sur papier beige, traits d'encadrement à la plume et encre noire | $178,604 | Christie's | May 2020 |
| 8 | Portrait d'homme de profil, tourné vers la gauche | Pierre noire, pastel sur papier beige, traits d'encadrement à la plume et encre noire | $171,734 | Christie's | May 2020 |
| 9 | Head of the Virgin | Oil on canvas | $148,970 | Sotheby's | Dec 2009 |
| 10 | Virgin and Child, circa 1640 | Painting | $144,457 | Tajan | Jun 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $9,065 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $7,582 |
| Other | 12 | $4,334 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $9,938 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $8,754 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $4,140 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 100 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Simon Vouet is a French artist with 170 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,140. 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 Simon Vouet sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $10,495 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Simon Vouet on OpeningBid →What is a Simon Vouet work worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Vouet work is $4,140.
The median Simon Vouet painting sells for $3,661 across 47 lots.
The median Simon Vouet work on paper sells for $2,428 across 26 lots.
The median Simon Vouet print sells for $2,704 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Simon Vouet paintings typically sell for $1,234–$22,187 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Simon Vouet work on papers typically sell for $846–$13,953 (the middle half of 20 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 | $2,704†‡ | $27,207 | 52.9% | 2021-06-09 |
| Paintings | 70 | $3,661†‡ | $498,934 | 67.1% | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $2,428†‡ | $414,775 | 86.7% | 2024-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $202,647‡ | $498,934 | — | 2023-06-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Simon Vouet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $2,704 with 52.9% sell-through. Paintings (70 lots) median $3,661, record $498,934. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $202,647.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $796–$4,903†‡ | $1,567†‡ | $7,435† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $1,234–$22,187†‡ | $3,679†‡ | $498,934 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,944–$101,665‡ | $10,535‡ | $291,261 |
† 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) | 20 | $846–$13,953†‡ | $2,169†‡ | $226,689 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $498,934 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $414,775 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $308,133 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $291,261 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $27,207 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $6,585 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Simon Vouet worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Vouet work is $4,140. The median Simon Vouet painting sells for $3,661 across 47 lots. The median Simon Vouet work on paper sells for $2,428 across 26 lots. The median Simon Vouet print sells for $2,704 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Simon Vouet paintings typically sell for $1,234–$22,187 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Simon Vouet work on papers typically sell for $846–$13,953 (the middle half of 20 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 Simon Vouet painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon Vouet painting is $3,661. 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 Simon Vouet's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon Vouet painting is $498,934.
What is the average price of a Simon Vouet work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon Vouet work on paper is $2,428. 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 Simon Vouet's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon Vouet work on paper is $414,775.
What is the average price of a Simon Vouet print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon Vouet print is $2,704. 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 Simon Vouet's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon Vouet print is $27,207.
What is the average price of a medium Simon Vouet painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Simon Vouet painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,679, 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 Simon Vouet work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Simon Vouet work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,169, 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 Simon Vouet's auction record?
Simon Vouet's auction record is $498,934, set in 2021.
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