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# Jean Batail (1930–2021)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Jean Batail at 4 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $289 including buyer’s premium (middle half $198–$627, n=12). The auction record is $7,620 for Untitled (2019, De Baecque et Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1992 | Acrylique sur toile, signée et datée en bas à droite | $7,620 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Conversation | Conversation Acrylique sur toile, signée en bas à droite | $4,841 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | Jeune fille sur un banc | Acrylique sur toile, signée en bas à droite | $3,911 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled | Huile sur toile | $2,993 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2015 |
| 5 | Paysage, 1991 | Acrylique sur toile, signée en bas à droite, contresignée sur le châssis et datée sur une étiquette | $2,747 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $2,426 | Tajan | Nov 2012 |
| 7 | Paysage vallonné | Huile sur toile | $1,661 | De Baecque et Associés | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | Paysage rocheux | Aquarelle et encre sur papier collé sur carton, signée en bas à droite | $1,565 | De Baecque et Associés | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Paysage arboré | Aquarelle et encre sur papier collé sur carton, signée en bas à droite | $863 | De Baecque et Associés | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Jean BATAIL (né en 1930) | — | $787 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $2,870 |
| Other | 34 | $304 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $2,426 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $307 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Batail is a French artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $339. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jean Batail sold in 2026 for $1,565, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Batail work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Batail work is $339.

The median Jean Batail work on paper sells for $283 across 27 lots.

The median Jean Batail painting sells for $2,044 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jean Batail work on papers typically sell for $152–$495 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $2,044† | $7,620 | — | 2023-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $283 | $1,565 | — | 2026-03-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,841 | $7,620 | — | 2022-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $238–$2,870† | $1,661† | $4,841 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $152–$495 | $283 | $1,565 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $7,620 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $4,841 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,565 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $863 |

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 Batail worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Batail work is $339. The median Jean Batail work on paper sells for $283 across 27 lots. The median Jean Batail painting sells for $2,044 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Batail work on papers typically sell for $152–$495 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Batail work on paper is $283.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Batail work on paper is $1,565.

### What is the average price of a Jean Batail painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Batail painting is $2,044. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jean Batail's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Batail painting is $7,620.

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

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Batail work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $283, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Jean Batail painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Batail painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,661, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jean Batail's auction record?

Jean Batail's auction record is $7,620, set in 2019.

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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, “Jean Batail auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-batail (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.