Francis Jourdain Auction Prices and Value Guide

Francis Jourdain auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 289 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Francis Jourdain auction prices: quick answer

Francis Jourdain auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Francis Jourdain
Source records
289
Market update
2026-02-06

Francis Jourdain market snapshot

Francis Jourdain shows deep auction liquidity with 251 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $2,750. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 13 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-11-15.

Realized price distribution

  • Under $1,000 (24.8% · 34 sales)
  • $1,000 to $10,000 (54.7% · 75 sales)
  • $10,000+ (20.4% · 28 sales)
Median sale (last 12 months)
$900
Sales recorded (last 12 months)
13
Median shift vs prior year
+28.6%
Latest recorded sale
2025-11-15

Artist context

About Francis Jourdain

Francis Jourdain (1876–1958) was a French painter, furniture designer, interior designer, ceramicist, and decorative artist whose career spanned the late nineteenth through mid-twentieth century. Active across multiple disciplines, Jourdain produced paintings, pastels, and drawings alongside ceramics and furniture, placing him among the versatile French designer-makers of his era. He is recorded as a pastelist, painter, and draftsperson by the RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History, and as a designer, writer, and painter by VIAF. His practice extended into interior design and the broader decorative arts. Beyond his creative output, Jourdain was also a left-wing political activist. His work is held in institutional collections, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York, and he is cataloged by Getty's Union List of Artist Names and the Library of Congress.

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Common works and media

Common works by Francis Jourdain include oil paintings, pastel compositions, and ink or graphite drawings. He also produced ceramic pieces and designed furniture and interiors, so collectors may encounter decorative objects, chairs, tables, and interior fittings attributed to him. Works on paper such as pastels and drawings are documented in the RKD collection. His output does not appear to be edition-based in the print sense; most works are unique paintings, drawings, or one-off decorative pieces.

Market and appraisal context

Francis Jourdain's work appears at auction across several categories, including paintings, works on paper (pastels and drawings), furniture, and ceramics. Because he practiced in many mediums, the relevant comparable sales depend heavily on the specific work type. Condition, provenance, dating, and whether a piece is a painting, a pastel drawing, or a decorative object are all important valuation factors. Attribution should be confirmed, as Jourdain's multidisciplinary output and collaborative design context can complicate identification. Collectors and appraisers should consult auction records specific to the work's category and medium.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Decorative Art
  • Paintings
  • Works on Paper
  • Furniture and Design
  • Ceramics

Value drivers

  1. Medium and work type significantly affect value; paintings, pastels, and drawings may differ from furniture or ceramics
  2. Attribution and provenance should be verified as Jourdain worked across multiple decorative disciplines

Appraisal caveats

  • The source pack does not include specific auction records or price history; market claims are based on artist profile alone.
  • Jourdain's multidisciplinary output means works may appear across different auction categories, which can complicate comparable-sale analysis.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Francis Jourdain worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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