Jacques-Louis David Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1748–1825

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ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for Jacques-Louis David drawings between 2016 and 2026, and 12 of them sold (92%). Half of the priced sales fell between $6.4kSign up free to see and $12.2kSign up free to see, with a median of $8.9kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $27.9kSign up free to see for Hersilie séparant Tatius et Romulus at Osenat in November 2016. Most results come from Artcurial (6), Osenat (3) and Ader (2).

€26,250≈ $27,901≈ £22,499Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumHersilie séparant Tatius et RomulusOsenat13auction results2016–2026years recorded92%sold$8.9kSign up free to seemedian price

Jacques-Louis David drawings prices at a glance

Auction results
13 2016–2026
Price range
$1.8k–$27.9kSign up free to see
Median price
$8.9kSign up free to see 12 sold
Most recent sale
$3.5kSign up free to see Jun 2026, Hampel Fine Art Auctions
Record sale
$27.9kSign up free to see 2016, Osenat

Recent sales: Myrrha Gebiert Adonis · Etude pour 'Le Serment des Horaces' et tête d'… · Un montage comprenant deux dessins : Une scène…

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Jacques-Louis David drawings: key figures

Auction results
13
Sold rate
92%
Active at auction
2016–2026
Median price
$8.9kSign up free to see
Record price
$27.9kSign up free to see Hersilie séparant Tatius et Romulus, Osenat, Nov 2016

Top auction houses: Artcurial (6), Osenat (3), Ader (2)

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  1. Myrrha Gebiert Adonis by Jacques-Louis David, ink, sold Jun 2026
    Myrrha Gebiert Adonis
    Drawing
    11,5 x 9 cm
    Hampel Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 959
    €3,110≈ $3,527≈ £2,680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–6,000View at Hampel Fine Art Auctions ↗
  2. Etude pour 'Le Serment des Horaces' et tête d'homme casqué vers la gauche, feuillet du carnet n° 1, vers 1784 by Jacques-Louis David, Crayon noir, sold Mar 2026
    €18,536≈ $21,487≈ £16,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Artcurial ↗
  3. Tête d’homme by Jacques-Louis David, Crayon noir, sold Mar 2025
    Tête d’homme
    Drawing
    11,6 x 9,5 cm
    Ader · · Lot 51
    €1,690≈ $1,825≈ £1,409Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Ader ↗
  4. Un montage comprenant deux dessins : Une scène de deuil et une femme assise à gauche une autre étude de femme portant un tambour by Jacques-Louis David, Lavis gris sur traits de crayon noir, sold Mar 2025
    €13,000≈ $14,036≈ £10,836Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Ader ↗
  5. Etude de femme en buste de trois quarts by Jacques-Louis David, Crayon noir, sold Mar 2025
    Etude de femme en buste de trois quarts
    Drawing
    23 x 19 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 13
    €7,872≈ $8,492≈ £6,583Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Artcurial ↗
  6. Etude de tête de Cybèle by Jacques-Louis David, Crayon noir, sold Mar 2024
    Etude de tête de Cybèle
    Drawing
    13 x 10.5 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 20
    €7,216≈ $7,825≈ £6,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Artcurial ↗
  7. Trois têtes d'homme et de jeunes gens by Jacques-Louis David, Crayon noir, sold Mar 2024
    Trois têtes d'homme et de jeunes gens
    Drawing
    18.7 x 21.8 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 19
    €8,528≈ $9,248≈ £7,286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Artcurial ↗
  8. The Departure Of Hector by Jacques-Louis David, pencil on paper, offered Nov 2023
    The Departure Of Hector
    Drawing · Paper
    Pandolfini · · Lot 43
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €7,000–10,000View at Pandolfini ↗
  9. L'aveugle Eurytas soutenu par un compagnon, étude pour "Léonidas aux Thermopyles by Jacques-Louis David, Crayon noir, sold Mar 2023
    €2,624≈ $2,830≈ £2,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Artcurial ↗
  10. Recto : étude de jambes pour le pape Pie VII Verso : étude de draperie sur un socle by Jacques-Louis David, Crayon noir, sold May 2021
    €9,625≈ $11,555≈ £8,304Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Osenat ↗
  11. Patrocle et Ménélas by Jacques-Louis David, Plume et encre de chine, lavis gris sur esquisse au crayon noir, sold Apr 2019
    Patrocle et Ménélas
    Drawing
    21,5 x 15,2 cm
    Osenat · · Lot 375
    €9,375≈ $10,531≈ £8,070Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Osenat ↗
  12. Hersilie séparant Tatius et Romulus by Jacques-Louis David, Crayon, plume et encre noire sur papier, sold Nov 2016
    Hersilie séparant Tatius et Romulus
    Drawing
    27 x 28,5 cm
    Osenat · · Lot 575
    €26,250≈ $27,901≈ £22,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Osenat ↗
  13. Femme en costume d'apparat, étude pour le Sacre de Napoléon by Jacques-Louis David, Mine de plomb, sold Mar 2016
    Femme en costume d'apparat, étude pour le Sacre de Napoléon
    Drawing
    Artcurial · · Lot 50
    €6,500≈ $7,400≈ £5,145Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Artcurial ↗

Questions about Jacques-Louis David drawings

How much is a Jacques-Louis David drawing worth?

Jacques-Louis David drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $1,825 and $27,901, with a median of $8,870; half of the 12 priced sales were between $6,432 and $12,175. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Jacques-Louis David drawing sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $27,901 for “Hersilie séparant Tatius et Romulus”, sold at Osenat in November 2016.

How much do Jacques-Louis David drawings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $8,159 across 8 sales. Over the whole record (2016–2026) the median is $8,870.

How often do Jacques-Louis David drawings sell at auction?

92% of the 13 drawings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Jacques-Louis David drawings sold?

Most of the 13 recorded results come from Artcurial (6), Osenat (3), Ader (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Jacques-Louis David drawing?

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