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

# James Jean (b. 1979)

## What is James Jean’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for James Jean at 9 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,012 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,126–$2,548, n=5). The auction record is $10,112 for Maze Saxum Medium (2024, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maze Saxum Medium, 2021 | Bronze sculpture with silver plated maze disc and stick | $10,112 | K-Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | Maze Saxum Medium, 2021 | Bronze sculpture with silver plated maze disc and stick | $5,867 | K-Auction | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Descendent, 2019 | Sculpture | $4,788 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Maze, 2021 | Resin sculpture with gold plated maze and stick | $4,298 | K-Auction | May 2024 |
| 5 | 'S' is for Secret, 1979 | Graphite | $3,024 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Fetch, 2024 | Frosted resin | $1,126 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BTS Seven Phases, 2021 | Giclee print, mixed media | $2,548 | K-Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | BTS Seven Phases, 2021 | Giclee print, mixed media | $2,012 | K-Auction | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Middle Finger, 2014 | Woodcuts | $699 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Chelone | Giclee print | $585 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $4,788 |
| Prints | 5 | $699 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,548 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,075 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Jean is a Taiwan, USA artist with 208 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $642. 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 James Jean sold in 2026 for $1,126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Jean work worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Jean work is $642.

The median James Jean print sells for $512 across 58 lots.

The median James Jean sculpture sells for $4,788 across 11 lots.

The median James Jean work on paper sells for $422 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) James Jean prints typically sell for $422–$648 (the middle half of 46 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 | 84 | $512†‡ | $4,195‡ | 69% | 2025-07-31 |
| Paintings | 2 | $73,410† | $82,532† | — | 2021-07-23 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $422‡ | $3,024 | 35.7% | 2024-09-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $4,788†‡ | $21,949† | 61.1% | 2026-07-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $21,949† | $82,532† | — | 2021-10-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

James Jean's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (84 lots) median $512 with 69% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $73,410, record $82,532. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $82,532 (buyer's premium not included). A typical James Jean painting sells for around 143× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $21,949.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $576–$1,328†‡ | $699†‡ | $3,257‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $422–$648†‡ | $503†‡ | $2,548 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,826–$9,956†‡ | $4,788†‡ | $21,949† |

† 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 | 2021 | $82,532† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $74,911 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $21,949† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $13,671† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,195‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,257‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,024 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $616‡ |

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a James Jean worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Jean work is $642. The median James Jean print sells for $512 across 58 lots. The median James Jean sculpture sells for $4,788 across 11 lots. The median James Jean work on paper sells for $422 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Jean prints typically sell for $422–$648 (the middle half of 46 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 James Jean print?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Jean print is $512. 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 James Jean's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Jean print is $4,195. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a James Jean sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Jean sculpture is $4,788. 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 James Jean's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Jean sculpture is $21,949. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $21,949 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a James Jean work on paper?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Jean work on paper is $422. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Jean's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Jean work on paper is $3,024.

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

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Jean print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $503, 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 small James Jean sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Jean sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,788, 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 James Jean's auction record?

James Jean's auction record is $82,532, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $82,532 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “James Jean auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-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.