Jean-Louis Forain Gouaches: Value & Auction Prices

1852–1931

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ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for Jean-Louis Forain gouaches between 2012 and 2026, and 13 of them sold (100%). Across 13 sales with a published price, the typical result was $220Sign up free to see to $858Sign up free to see (median $291Sign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $187kSign up free to see for Sortie des Folies Bergère at Bonhams in October 2026. Sales were recorded mainly at Thierry de Maigret (4), De Baecque et Associés (2) and Daguerre (2).

£141,300≈ $187,180≈ €167,006Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumSortie des Folies BergèreBonhams13auction results2012–2026years recorded100%sold$291Sign up free to seemedian price

Jean-Louis Forain gouaches prices at a glance

Auction results
13 2012–2026
Price range
$56–$187kSign up free to see
Median price
$291Sign up free to see 13 sold
Most recent sale
$187kSign up free to see Oct 2026, Bonhams
Record sale
$187kSign up free to see 2026, Bonhams

Recent sales: Sortie des Folies Bergère · Gentleman with Top Hat · Il m'importe de rappeler », J. Joffre

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Jean-Louis Forain gouaches: key figures

Auction results
13
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2012–2026
Median price
$291Sign up free to see
Record price
$187kSign up free to see Sortie des Folies Bergère, Bonhams, Oct 2026

Top auction houses: Thierry de Maigret (4), De Baecque et Associés (2), Daguerre (2)

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  1. Sortie des Folies Bergère by Jean-Louis Forain, circa 1895, gouache, pastel and charcoal on paper laid down on canvas, sold Oct 2026
    Sortie des Folies Bergère, circa 1895
    Gouache · Paper
    116 x 82cm (45 11/16 x 32 5/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 11
    £141,300≈ $187,180≈ €167,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £120,000–180,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Gentleman with Top Hat by Jean-Louis Forain, gouache and conte on paper, sold Jun 2025
    Gentleman with Top Hat
    Gouache · Paper
    24 x 17.5cm (37.5 x 30.5cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 73
    A$300≈ $194≈ £143≈ €170Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$150–250View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. Il m'importe de rappeler », J. Joffre by Jean-Louis Forain, Fusain, encre et gouache, sold Nov 2024
    Il m'importe de rappeler », J. Joffre
    Gouache
    34,5 x 41 cm
    Daguerre · · Lot 146
    €728≈ $769≈ £606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–500View at Daguerre ↗
  4. Scène de bal by Jean-Louis Forain, 1887, Gouache sur papier, sold Jun 2022
    Scène de bal, 1887
    Gouache · Paper
    Artcurial · · Lot 229
    €32,760≈ $35,194≈ £28,061Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Artcurial ↗
  5. Deux chevaux dans la lande by Jean-Louis Forain, Gouache aquarellée, sold Dec 2021
    Deux chevaux dans la lande
    Gouache
    12 x 21 cm
    Thierry de Maigret · · Lot 118
    €258≈ $291≈ £220Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40–60View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
  6. Le coup de balai by Jean-Louis Forain, Encre, fusain, et gouache blanche, sold Nov 2021
    Le coup de balai
    Gouache
    31 x 48 cm
    Daguerre · · Lot 65
    €195≈ $220≈ £164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100–150View at Daguerre ↗
  7. Cheval dans la lande by Jean-Louis Forain, Gouache aquarellée -, sold Oct 2021
    Cheval dans la lande
    Gouache
    20 x 30 cm
    Thierry de Maigret · · Lot 318
    €166≈ $192≈ £140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80–120View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
  8. Tractation dans la loge by Jean-Louis Forain, Lavis d'encre rehaussé de gouache, sold Jun 2021
    Tractation dans la loge
    Gouache
    31,5 x 30 cm
    Thierry de Maigret · · Lot 83
    €708≈ $858≈ £608Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €180–220View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
  9. Danseuses et abonnés by Jean-Louis Forain, 1928, Lavis d'encre rehaussé de gouache, sold Jul 2020
    Danseuses et abonnés, 1928
    Gouache
    32 x 46,5 cm
    Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés · · Lot 39
    €1,600≈ $1,806≈ £1,444Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés ↗
  10. Le départ pour Gênes by Jean-Louis Forain, Fusain et gouache blanche, sold Jun 2020
    Le départ pour Gênes
    Gouache
    37 x 51 cm
    Gros & Delettrez · · Lot 8
    €50≈ $56≈ £45Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50–100View at Gros & Delettrez ↗
  11. Le bourgeois by Jean-Louis Forain, Lavis d'encre et gouache, sold Dec 2017
    Le bourgeois
    Gouache
    32,5 x 18,5 cm
    Thierry de Maigret · · Lot 79
    €190≈ $223≈ £167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €120–150View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
  12. Doux pays, le 14 juillet by Jean-Louis Forain, Encre et rehauts de gouache sur papier, sold May 2013
    Doux pays, le 14 juillet
    Gouache
    De Baecque et Associés · · Lot 395
    €350≈ $453≈ £299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at De Baecque et Associés ↗
  13. Couple en conversation by Jean-Louis Forain, Crayon et rehauts de gouache blanche, sold Mar 2012
    Couple en conversation
    Gouache
    De Baecque et Associés · · Lot 123
    €180≈ $240≈ £151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150–200View at De Baecque et Associés ↗

Questions about Jean-Louis Forain gouaches

How much is a Jean-Louis Forain gouache worth?

Jean-Louis Forain gouaches in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $56 and $187,180, with a median of $291; half of the 13 priced sales were between $220 and $858. 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 Jean-Louis Forain gouache sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $187,180 for “Sortie des Folies Bergère”, sold at Bonhams in October 2026.

How much do Jean-Louis Forain gouaches sell for?

In the last five years the median was $530 across 6 sales. Over the whole record (2012–2026) the median is $291.

How often do Jean-Louis Forain gouaches sell at auction?

100% of the 13 gouaches offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Jean-Louis Forain gouaches sold?

Most of the 13 recorded results come from Thierry de Maigret (4), De Baecque et Associés (2), Daguerre (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Jean-Louis Forain gouache?

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