Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Ducks Resting in Sunshine

Jean-Baptiste Oudry

French · 1686–1755 · Painter, Printmaker

Jean-Baptiste Oudry was a French Rococo painter, engraver, and tapestry designer. He is particularly well known for his naturalistic pictures of animals and his hunt pieces… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Still Life with Fruits and a Thistle“ (Stillleben mit Früchten und Distel), 1717, Öl auf LeinwandStill Life with Fruits and a Thistle“ (Stillleben mit Früchten und Distel)Grisebach · €38,100≈ $41,205≈ £32,425Sign up to see

Jean-Baptiste Oudry’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 15 auction results for Jean-Baptiste Oudry between 2015 and 2026, of which 1 sold (7%). The highest price recorded is $41.2kSign up free to see for Still Life with Fruits and a Thistle“ (Stillleben mit Früchten und Distel) at Grisebach in May 2024. The most common medium is etchings (10 lots). Most results come from Maison Bibelot (9), Lempertz (3) and Brunk Auctions (3).

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  1. A pheasant, a duck, and other game birds on a ledgeFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    73 x 54.5cms, in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 30
    £130≈ $174≈ €154HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  2. Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Hunting dog and stag, 1755, oil on canvas; unframed
    Hunting dog and stag, 1755Circle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    128 x 116 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 3044
    €29,440≈ $31,645≈ £24,865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–30,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  3. Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Still Life with Fruits and a Thistle“ (Stillleben mit Früchten und Distel), 1717, Öl auf Leinwand
    Still Life with Fruits and a Thistle“ (Stillleben mit Früchten und Distel), 1717
    Oil
    87,5 × 83,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 150
    €38,100≈ $41,205≈ £32,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Grisebach ↗
  4. Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Le repos du chasseur au son de la vielle, oil on copper
    Le repos du chasseur au son de la vielleCircle of the artist
    Oil · Other support
    24.5 x 19.5cm (9 5/8 x 7 11/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 93
    €1,920≈ $2,082≈ £1,640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Spaniel Attacking a GooseFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    22-3/4 x 31 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 626
    $550≈ £431≈ €501HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  6. Two Herons with a Swan Guarding Its NestFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    57 x 61 in
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 408
    $24,000≈ £18,189≈ €21,814HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  7. Jean-Baptiste Oudry, A fox with grouse; and a companion painting (a pair), both oil on canvas
    A fox with grouse; and a companion painting (a pair)Circle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    each 19 3/4 x 23 1/2in (50.2 x 54.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 282
    $6,375≈ £4,853≈ €5,407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. A pair: Pointers Flushing PheasantsFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    38 x 42-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 952
    $16,000≈ £12,358≈ €14,587HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Clara the rhinoceros, The painting is a replica of the work by Jean-Baptiste Oudry
    Clara the rhinoceros
    The painting is a replica of the work by Jean-Baptiste Oudry
    36x49 cm
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 124
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–3,000View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  10. Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Hanging Game and Spaniel, oil on canvas
    Hanging Game and SpanielFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    78.5cm x 54.5cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 1125
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Chorley's ↗

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Jean-Baptiste Oudry: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Jean-Baptiste Oudry at auction?

$41,205Sign up free to see, for Still Life with Fruits and a Thistle“ (Stillleben mit Früchten und Distel) at Grisebach (May 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Jean-Baptiste Oudry?

The median sale price is $41.2kSign up free to see across 1 priced sale. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Jean-Baptiste Oudry have sold at auction?

1 of 15 recorded lots sold between 2015 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Jean-Baptiste Oudry?

Maison Bibelot, Lempertz and Brunk Auctions account for the most recorded results. Maison Bibelot · Lempertz · Brunk Auctions

About Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Jean-Baptiste Oudry was a French Rococo painter, engraver, and tapestry designer. He is particularly well known for his naturalistic pictures of animals and his hunt pieces depicting game. His son, Jacques-Charles Oudry, was also a painter.

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In museum collections

  • Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Ducks Resting in SunshineDucks Resting in Sunshine, 1753
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Dog Guarding Dead GameDog Guarding Dead Game, 1753
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Henri Camille, Chevalier de BeringhenHenri Camille, Chevalier de Beringhen, 1722
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Misse and LuttineMisse and Luttine, 1729
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0

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