Jean Barbault (1718–1762)
Jean Barbault is a French artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $12,506. 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 Barbault sold in 2025 for $37,455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Barbault work is $12,506.
The median Jean Barbault print sells for $247 across 6 lots.
The median Jean Barbault painting sells for $37,455 across 7 lots.
The median Jean Barbault work on paper sells for $15,454 across 4 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 | 15 | $247†‡ | $2,196 | 40% | 2025-07-15 |
| Paintings | 10 | $37,455† | $508,000 | 70% | 2025-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $15,454‡ | $32,561 | 80% | 2020-09-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Barbault's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $247 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $37,455, record $508,000. A typical Jean Barbault painting sells for around 151× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $15,955–$37,455 | $21,608 | $48,496 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $508,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $163,836† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $32,561 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $24,303‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,196 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,383‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Barbault worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Barbault work is $12,506. The median Jean Barbault print sells for $247 across 6 lots. The median Jean Barbault painting sells for $37,455 across 7 lots. The median Jean Barbault work on paper sells for $15,454 across 4 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 Barbault print?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Barbault print is $247. 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 Barbault's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Barbault print is $2,196.
What is Jean Barbault's auction record?
Jean Barbault's auction record is $508,000, set in 2025.
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