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# Jean BERTIN (1921–1981)

Jean BERTIN is an artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $159. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jean BERTIN is recorded as sold in 2018 for $227; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean BERTIN work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean BERTIN work is $159.

The median Jean BERTIN painting sells for $131 across 28 lots.

The median Jean BERTIN work on paper sells for $227 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean BERTIN paintings typically sell for $111–$227 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $131‡ | $284‡ | — | 2018-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $227‡ | $284‡ | — | 2018-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $284‡ | $284‡ | — | 2018-11-08 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $111–$227‡ | $159‡ | $284‡ |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $284‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $284‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $284‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $227‡ |

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

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 BERTIN worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean BERTIN work is $159. The median Jean BERTIN painting sells for $131 across 28 lots. The median Jean BERTIN work on paper sells for $227 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean BERTIN paintings typically sell for $111–$227 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean BERTIN painting is $131. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean BERTIN painting is $284. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean BERTIN painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Jean BERTIN's auction record is $284, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jean BERTIN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-bertin (updated 2026-11-01).

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.