BALET, JAN (1913–2009)
BALET, JAN is a German artist with 140 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $601. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by BALET, JAN sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $931 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View BALET, JAN on OpeningBid →What is a BALET, JAN work worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BALET, JAN work is $601.
The median BALET, JAN painting sells for $931 across 71 lots.
The median BALET, JAN print sells for $163 across 34 lots.
The median BALET, JAN work on paper sells for $251 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) BALET, JAN paintings typically sell for $558–$1,257 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) BALET, JAN paintings typically sell for $874–$1,566 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 40 | $163†‡ | $769† | 85% | 2025-08-25 |
| Paintings | 88 | $931†‡ | $5,492† | 80.7% | 2025-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $251† | $4,250 | 90.9% | 2024-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $2,745†‡ | $5,492† | — | 2020-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
BALET, JAN's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (40 lots) median $163 with 85% sell-through. Paintings (88 lots) median $931, record $5,492. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,492 (buyer's premium not included). A typical BALET, JAN painting sells for around 5.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $2,745.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $130–$203† | $164† | $769† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $87–$175†‡ | $103†‡ | $247 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $558–$1,257†‡ | $774†‡ | $2,592† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $874–$1,566†‡ | $1,240†‡ | $5,492† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $199–$340† | $242† | $4,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $5,492† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,250 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,899‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $769† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $593 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $343† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a BALET, JAN worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BALET, JAN work is $601. The median BALET, JAN painting sells for $931 across 71 lots. The median BALET, JAN print sells for $163 across 34 lots. The median BALET, JAN work on paper sells for $251 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) BALET, JAN paintings typically sell for $558–$1,257 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) BALET, JAN paintings typically sell for $874–$1,566 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a BALET, JAN painting?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BALET, JAN painting is $931. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is BALET, JAN's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BALET, JAN painting is $5,492. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,492 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a BALET, JAN print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BALET, JAN print is $163. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is BALET, JAN's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BALET, JAN print is $769. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $769 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a BALET, JAN work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BALET, JAN work on paper is $251. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is BALET, JAN's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BALET, JAN work on paper is $4,250.
What is the average price of a small BALET, JAN painting?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small BALET, JAN painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium BALET, JAN painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BALET, JAN painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is BALET, JAN's auction record?
BALET, JAN's auction record is $5,492, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,492 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full BALET, JAN record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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