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# Jean Béraud (1849–1935)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Jean Béraud at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,841 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,653–$30,441, n=6). The auction record is $562,500 for L'accident: Porte Saint-Denis (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'accident: Porte Saint-Denis, 1849 | Painting | $562,500 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Boulevard Poissonnière en automne, 1849 | Oil paint | $506,500 | Christie's | Apr 2012 |
| 3 | Scène de Boulevard, 1885 | Painting | $426,956 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 4 | L'accident: Port Saint-Denis, 1849 | Painting | $394,500 | Christie's | Oct 2002 |
| 5 | La Place de la Concorde, Paris, 1849 | Painting | $387,500 | Christie's | Feb 1998 |
| 6 | Champs-Élysées, 1880 | Oil paint | $368,908 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Les grands boulevards. Le Théâtre des Variétés, 1895 | Oil paint | $293,000 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 8 | Devant l’Opéra, 1849 | Painting | $288,085 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 9 | M. et Mme Galin devant le Jockey Club, 1877 | Oil paint | $274,059 | Christie's | Jan 2009 |
| 10 | La Maison Doucet, Paris, 1849 | Painting | $194,400 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $62,265 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $88,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $30,882 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Béraud is a French artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $32,139. 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 Béraud sold in 2025 for $194,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Jean Béraud works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jean Béraud work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Béraud work is $32,139.

The median Jean Béraud painting sells for $43,567 across 46 lots.

The median Jean Béraud work on paper sells for $1,911 across 8 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jean Béraud paintings typically sell for $18,900–$192,127 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Béraud paintings typically sell for $35,791–$185,805 (the middle half of 20 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 | 56 | $43,567†‡ | $562,500 | 82.1% | 2025-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,911†‡ | $78,000 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $281,072 | $562,500 | — | 2025-12-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $18,900–$192,127†‡ | $30,882†‡ | $562,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $35,791–$185,805‡ | $68,865‡ | $426,956 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,244–$2,794‡ | $1,695‡ | $78,000 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $562,500 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $506,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $78,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $18,803† |

† 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 Béraud worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Béraud work is $32,139. The median Jean Béraud painting sells for $43,567 across 46 lots. The median Jean Béraud work on paper sells for $1,911 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Béraud paintings typically sell for $18,900–$192,127 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Béraud paintings typically sell for $35,791–$185,805 (the middle half of 20 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 Jean Béraud painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Béraud painting is $43,567. 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 Béraud's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Béraud painting is $562,500.

### What is the average price of a small Jean Béraud painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Béraud painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $30,882, 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 medium Jean Béraud painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Béraud painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $68,865, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Jean Béraud's auction record is $562,500, set in 2020.

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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 Béraud auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-beraud (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.