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# Jean Besancenot (1902–1992)

Jean Besancenot is a French artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $7,063. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jean Besancenot sold in 2025 for $15,274, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Besancenot work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Besancenot work is $7,063.

The median Jean Besancenot painting sells for $9,833 across 7 lots.

The median Jean Besancenot work on paper sells for $12,799 across 1 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 | 7 | $9,833 | $15,619 | — | 2025-12-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $12,799‡ | $12,799‡ | — | 2022-12-28 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $15,619 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $15,274 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $12,799‡ |

‡ 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 Besancenot worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Besancenot work is $7,063. The median Jean Besancenot painting sells for $9,833 across 7 lots. The median Jean Besancenot work on paper sells for $12,799 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Jean Besancenot's auction record is $15,619, set in 2024.

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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.