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# James le Jeune (1910–1983)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for James le Jeune at 8 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,220 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,220–$1,312, n=5). The auction record is $41,034 for Fun at the Fair (2008, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fun at the Fair | Oil on canvas | $41,034 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | Douarnenez Harbour | Oil on canvas | $26,379 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | The Sand Dune | Oil on board | $16,209 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2011 |
| 4 | Market at Anncey | Oil on canvas | $9,040 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Three Children Playing | Oil on board | $8,419 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2015 |
| 6 | The Stroll | Oil on board | $8,325 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Children Playing on a Beach | Oil on board | $8,046 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 1995 |
| 8 | At the races | Oil on board | $7,475 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2002 |
| 9 | Sunlit Glade | Oil on canvas | $7,463 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2012 |
| 10 | Young girl and boy at a garden gate | Oil on canvas | $7,226 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2002 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $3,545 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $860 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $4,347 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $2,845 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James le Jeune is a British artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,175. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James le Jeune sold in 2024 for $5,246, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James le Jeune work worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James le Jeune work is $2,175.

The median James le Jeune painting sells for $2,752 across 65 lots.

The median James le Jeune work on paper sells for $1,110 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) James le Jeune paintings typically sell for $1,157–$4,993 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) James le Jeune paintings typically sell for $1,781–$6,767 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 94 | $2,752† | $41,034 | 69.1% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,110† | $4,089 | 57.1% | 2022-10-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $21,294† | $41,034 | — | 2011-06-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $1,157–$4,993† | $1,764† | $11,975† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,781–$6,767† | $4,021† | $41,034 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $603–$3,312† | $1,497† | $4,089 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $41,034 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $26,379 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $4,089 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,517 |

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 le Jeune worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James le Jeune work is $2,175. The median James le Jeune painting sells for $2,752 across 65 lots. The median James le Jeune work on paper sells for $1,110 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James le Jeune paintings typically sell for $1,157–$4,993 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) James le Jeune paintings typically sell for $1,781–$6,767 (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 James le Jeune painting?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James le Jeune painting is $2,752. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James le Jeune's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James le Jeune painting is $41,034.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James le Jeune work on paper is $1,110. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a James le Jeune work on paper is $4,089.

### What is the average price of a small James le Jeune painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James le Jeune painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium James le Jeune painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James le Jeune painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,021, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James le Jeune's auction record?

James le Jeune's auction record is $41,034, set in 2008.

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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.