Jean Gabriel Prêtre
French · 1769–1849 · Painter, Draughtsman
Jean-Gabriel Prêtre was a Swiss-French natural history painter who illustrated birds, mammals and reptiles in a large number of books. Several species of animal were named… (Wikipedia)
Record prices
Martin-pêcheur ou MegaceryleChayette & Cheval · €650≈ $696≈ £550Sign up to see
Cardinal rougeChayette & Cheval · €420≈ $450≈ £355Sign up to see
Jean Gabriel Prêtre’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).
Of the 3 lots by Jean Gabriel Prêtre recorded at auction between 2024 and 2025, 2 found a buyer (67%). Half of the priced sales fell between $511Sign up free to see and $634Sign up free to see, with a median of $573Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $696Sign up free to see for Martin-pêcheur ou Megaceryle at Chayette & Cheval in June 2024. Sales were recorded mainly at Chayette & Cheval (2) and Chiswick Auctions (1).
Jean Gabriel Prêtre at auction: key figures
- Auction results
- 3
- Sold rate
- 67%
- Active at auction
- 2024–2025
- Median price
- $573Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $696Sign up free to see Martin-pêcheur ou Megaceryle, Chayette & Cheval, Jun 2024
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $450–$696Sign up free to see | $573Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Chayette & Cheval (2), Chiswick Auctions (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
3 results
- €650≈ $696≈ £550Sign up free to see
- €420≈ $450≈ £355Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–800
Jean Gabriel Prêtre works on paper (3)Jean Gabriel Prêtre watercolors (3)
Jean Gabriel Prêtre: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Jean Gabriel Prêtre at auction?
$696Sign up free to see, for Martin-pêcheur ou Megaceryle at Chayette & Cheval (June 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Jean Gabriel Prêtre?
The median sale price is $573Sign up free to see across 2 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Jean Gabriel Prêtre have sold at auction?
2 of 3 recorded lots sold between 2024 and 2025.
Which auction houses sell Jean Gabriel Prêtre?
Chayette & Cheval and Chiswick Auctions account for the most recorded results. Chayette & Cheval · Chiswick Auctions
About Jean Gabriel Prêtre
Jean-Gabriel Prêtre was a Swiss-French natural history painter who illustrated birds, mammals and reptiles in a large number of books. Several species of animal were named after him.
From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.