Jean Dufy (1888–1964)
Jean Dufy is a French artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $15,318. 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 Jean Dufy sold in 2026 for $52,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Dufy on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Dufy work worth?
Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Dufy work is $15,318.
The median Jean Dufy work on paper sells for $8,622 across 54 lots.
The median Jean Dufy painting sells for $48,327 across 55 lots.
The median Jean Dufy print sells for $1,379 across 20 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dufy paintings typically sell for $27,323–$102,521 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dufy work on papers typically sell for $11,008–$29,725 (the middle half of 30 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 | 21 | $1,379†‡ | $2,800 | 95.2% | 2023-12-01 |
| Paintings | 56 | $48,327†‡ | $264,604 | — | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $8,622†‡ | $68,939 | 90% | 2025-07-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $125,600 | $264,604 | — | 2017-05-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Dufy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $1,379 with 95.2% sell-through. Paintings (56 lots) median $48,327, record $264,604. A typical Jean Dufy painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $125,600.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $817–$1,900†‡ | $1,600†‡ | $2,800 |
† 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) | 21 | $18,750–$94,638‡ | $48,327‡ | $159,855 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $27,323–$102,521†‡ | $49,750†‡ | $264,604 |
† 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) | 22 | $450–$5,263†‡ | $1,716†‡ | $16,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $11,008–$29,725†‡ | $14,576†‡ | $68,939 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $264,604 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $204,122 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $68,939 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $62,073 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $2,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Dufy worth?
Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Dufy work is $15,318. The median Jean Dufy work on paper sells for $8,622 across 54 lots. The median Jean Dufy painting sells for $48,327 across 55 lots. The median Jean Dufy print sells for $1,379 across 20 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dufy paintings typically sell for $27,323–$102,521 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dufy work on papers typically sell for $11,008–$29,725 (the middle half of 30 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 Jean Dufy work on paper?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dufy work on paper is $8,622. 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 Jean Dufy's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dufy work on paper is $68,939.
What is the average price of a Jean Dufy painting?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dufy painting is $48,327. 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 Jean Dufy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dufy painting is $264,604.
What is the average price of a Jean Dufy print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dufy print is $1,379. 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 Jean Dufy's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dufy print is $2,800.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Dufy painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Dufy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $49,750, 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 Jean Dufy work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Dufy work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,576, 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 Jean Dufy's auction record?
Jean Dufy's auction record is $264,604, set in 2006.
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