> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlu-jean · updated 2026-11-02

# Carlu Jean (1900–1997)

Carlu Jean is a French artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $875. 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 Carlu Jean is recorded as sold in 2026 for $31,282; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carlu Jean work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlu Jean work is $875.

The median Carlu Jean print sells for $875 across 43 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Carlu Jean prints typically sell for $373–$1,225 (the middle half of 24 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 | 56 | $875†‡ | $24,000 | 76.8% | 2026-08-30 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $24,000‡ | $31,282‡ | — | 2026-10-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $373–$1,225‡ | $588‡ | $19,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $2,750–$4,935 | $3,500 | $24,000 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $24,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $21,600 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Carlu Jean worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlu Jean work is $875. The median Carlu Jean print sells for $875 across 43 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carlu Jean prints typically sell for $373–$1,225 (the middle half of 24 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 Carlu Jean print?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlu Jean print is $875. 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 Carlu Jean's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlu Jean print is $24,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Carlu Jean print?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carlu Jean print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Carlu Jean print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Carlu Jean print (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Carlu Jean's auction record?

Carlu Jean's auction record is $31,282, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carlu Jean auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlu-jean (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.