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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jean Dufy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dufy-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.
