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# Jean Burkhalter (b. 1895)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Jean Burkhalter at 13 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $219 including buyer’s premium (middle half $173–$309, n=8). The auction record is $92,159 for Porte plantes (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porte plantes | En feuilles de zinc découpées et courbées, partiellement peint noir (écaillures) à armature tubulaire coudée à trois réceptacles en gradins | $92,159 | Artcurial | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | Le berger | Tapis rectangulaire en laines de couleurs marron sur fond beige | $82,943 | Artcurial | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Jardiniere, VERS 1929 | En tôle d'acier pliée, peinte en blanc | $37,678 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 4 | Fauteuil, 1895 | Painted tubular steel and braided cord | $21,679 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Paysage de Pont de Claix, Dauphiné, 1895 | Huile sur toile | $10,119 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 6 | Rug, 1926 | Wool | $9,600 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | armchair, 1937 | Enamel | $9,375 | Wright | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Fauteuil - circa 1930, 1930 | En métal tubulaire peint noir | $8,069 | Artcurial | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Quatuor, circa 1935 | Enamelled porcelain | $3,357 | Tajan | Jun 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'inhumaine, 1924 | Lithographic poster | $34,198 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $9,600 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $534 |
| Paintings | 11 | $332 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $1,654 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $721 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Burkhalter is a French artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,587. 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 Burkhalter sold in 2026 for $3,014, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Burkhalter work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Burkhalter work is $2,587.

The median Jean Burkhalter work on paper sells for $2,351 across 18 lots.

The median Jean Burkhalter painting sells for $332 across 13 lots.

The median Jean Burkhalter print sells for $17,111 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $17,111† | $34,198 | 66.7% | 2021-12-14 |
| Paintings | 15 | $332‡ | $10,119 | 86.7% | 2026-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $2,351†‡ | $3,235 | 69.2% | 2026-09-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $21,679 | $21,679 | — | 2021-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $82,943 | $92,159 | — | 2009-11-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jean Burkhalter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $17,111 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $332, record $10,119. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $82,943.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $203–$1,526‡ | $316‡ | $10,119 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $136–$1,149‡ | $170‡ | $2,396 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $206–$2,696†‡ | $1,305†‡ | $3,235 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $34,198 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $21,679 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $10,119 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,235 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,014 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,696 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $24† |

† 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 Burkhalter worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Burkhalter work is $2,587. The median Jean Burkhalter work on paper sells for $2,351 across 18 lots. The median Jean Burkhalter painting sells for $332 across 13 lots. The median Jean Burkhalter print sells for $17,111 across 2 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 Burkhalter work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Burkhalter work on paper is $2,351. 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 Burkhalter's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Burkhalter work on paper is $3,235.

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Burkhalter painting is $332. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Burkhalter painting is $10,119.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Burkhalter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $316, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Jean Burkhalter's auction record is $92,159, set in 2007.

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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 Burkhalter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-burkhalter (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.