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# HELLEU Jean (1894–1985)

HELLEU Jean is a French artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $847. 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 HELLEU Jean sold in 2023 for $1,273, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a HELLEU Jean work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HELLEU Jean work is $847.

The median HELLEU Jean painting sells for $1,180 across 4 lots.

The median HELLEU Jean work on paper sells for $536 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,180† | $2,654 | — | 2022-02-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $536 | $1,273 | — | 2023-03-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,654 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,406 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,273 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $536 |

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 HELLEU Jean worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HELLEU Jean work is $847. The median HELLEU Jean painting sells for $1,180 across 4 lots. The median HELLEU Jean work on paper sells for $536 across 3 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 HELLEU Jean's auction record?

HELLEU Jean's auction record is $2,654, set in 2022.

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

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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.