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# Jean Bilquin (b. 1938)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Jean Bilquin at 4 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $454 including buyer’s premium (middle half $120–$833, n=9). The auction record is $1,973 for Exta - monocroom nr. 569 (2024, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exta - monocroom nr. 569, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $1,973 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | JEAN BILQUIN (°1938) | — | $1,055 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | JEAN BILQUIN (°1938) | — | $980 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | JEAN BILQUIN (°1938) | Gouache on marble | $840 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | JEAN BILQUIN (°1938) | Acrylic | $833 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | JEAN BILQUIN (°1938) | — | $829 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $778 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Bronzen, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $566 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | JEAN BILQUIN (°1938), 1975 | Watercolour on paper | $454 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Lithograph | $322 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2019 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $182 |
| Prints | 5 | $120 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $284 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Bilquin is an artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $303. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jean Bilquin sold in 2026 for $829, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Bilquin work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Bilquin work is $303.

The median Jean Bilquin work on paper sells for $233 across 6 lots.

The median Jean Bilquin print sells for $106 across 6 lots.

The median Jean Bilquin painting sells for $805 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $106† | $322 | 85.7% | 2026-05-29 |
| Paintings | 4 | $805 | $1,973 | — | 2025-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $233 | $840 | 85.7% | 2026-05-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Jean Bilquin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $106 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $805, record $1,973. A typical Jean Bilquin painting sells for around 7.6× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,973 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $840 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $833 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $454 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $322 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $184 |

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 Bilquin worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Bilquin work is $303. The median Jean Bilquin work on paper sells for $233 across 6 lots. The median Jean Bilquin print sells for $106 across 6 lots. The median Jean Bilquin painting sells for $805 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Jean Bilquin's auction record is $1,973, set in 2024.

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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 Bilquin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-bilquin (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.