Pierre Jeanneret Auction Prices and Value Guide
Pierre Jeanneret auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 2,935 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Pierre Jeanneret auction prices: quick answer
Pierre Jeanneret auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Pierre Jeanneret
- Source records
- 2,935
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Pierre Jeanneret
Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967) was a Swiss architect and furniture designer born in Geneva. Trained as an architect, he is best known for his two-decade collaboration with his cousin Charles-Édouard Jeanneret—better known as Le Corbusier—one of the most influential figures in modern architecture. Together they developed some of the defining building projects and furniture designs of the twentieth century. Jeanneret also maintained an independent practice and is recognized for his own contributions to modernist design, particularly in furniture. His work is held in the permanent collections of major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate in London. As both an architect and a designer of furniture, Jeanneret operated at the intersection of built space and functional object, producing chairs, tables, and storage pieces that remain widely collected today.
Modern ArchitectureArchitectureFurniture design
Common works and media
Collectors most frequently encounter Jeanneret's furniture designs at auction, including wooden chairs with woven cane seats, desks, tables, and storage pieces in teak and other hardwoods. Architectural drawings and plans also appear on the market. Works in tubular steel from the modernist period are less common but documented in museum holdings. Edition and production details vary; some pieces were produced in small batches for specific architectural commissions, while others saw wider manufacture.
Market and appraisal context
Pierre Jeanneret's furniture and design work appears regularly at auction, with nearly three thousand recorded lots across major and regional houses. Value depends heavily on whether a piece can be firmly attributed to Jeanneret individually or to the collaborative Le Corbusier atelier, as well as on medium, condition, original finishes, and documented provenance from known commissions. Common media include solid wood, woven cane, and tubular steel. Collectors should be aware that attribution practices vary between auction houses and that restoration or replacement of original materials can significantly affect appraised value.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Design & Decorative Art
- Modern & Contemporary Furniture
Value drivers
- Provenance and documented attribution to Jeanneret versus the Jeanneret–Le Corbusier atelier is a key factor
- Medium and material (wood, cane, tubular steel) affect market value
- Condition, original finishes, and documented provenance from commissions are important appraisal considerations
Appraisal caveats
- The source pack does not include specific auction records or realized prices; valuation observations are based on artist profile and market category context only.
- Attribution of furniture designs can be complex due to the collaborative nature of the Jeanneret–Le Corbusier practice; collectors should verify designer attribution on a per-lot basis.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Library of Congress library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- Tate museum or university
- RKD library authority
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.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Pierre Jeanneret 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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