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# VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE (1896–1985)

VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE is a French artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,827. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,986 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE work is $1,827.

The median VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE painting sells for $1,928 across 32 lots.

The median VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE work on paper sells for $776 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE paintings typically sell for $1,361–$2,348 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $1,928† | $4,674† | 78% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $776† | $1,218† | 50% | 2018-05-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $1,361–$2,348† | $1,870† | $4,674† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $4,674† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,613† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,218† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $334† |

† 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 VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE work is $1,827. The median VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE painting sells for $1,928 across 32 lots. The median VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE work on paper sells for $776 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE paintings typically sell for $1,361–$2,348 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE painting is $1,928. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE painting is $4,674. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,674 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE's auction record?

VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE's auction record is $4,674, set in 2014. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,674 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “VIOLLIER, JEAN-PIERRE auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/viollier-jean-pierre (updated 2026-11-01).

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.