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# Jean-Baptiste Defernex (1719–1793)

Jean-Baptiste Defernex is a French artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $8,743. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jean-Baptiste Defernex sold in 2025 for $19,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean-Baptiste Defernex work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Defernex work is $8,743.

The median Jean-Baptiste Defernex sculpture sells for $2,176 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,176† | $3,579 | — | 2021-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $3,579 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $772† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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-Baptiste Defernex worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Defernex work is $8,743. The median Jean-Baptiste Defernex sculpture sells for $2,176 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jean-Baptiste Defernex's auction record?

Jean-Baptiste Defernex's auction record is $19,000, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.