Jean Carlu (1900–1997)
Jean Carlu is a French artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,024. 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 Carlu sold in 2025 for $2,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Carlu on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Carlu work worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Carlu work is $1,024.
The median Jean Carlu print sells for $960 across 43 lots.
The median Jean Carlu work on paper sells for $3,710 across 2 lots.
The median Jean Carlu photograph sells for $1,024 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Carlu prints typically sell for $487–$1,430 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 59 | $960† | $21,600 | 72.9% | 2025-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,710† | $7,000 | — | 2020-04-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,024 | $1,024 | — | 2013-12-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,875 | $21,600 | — | 2018-05-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $487–$1,430† | $750† | $10,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $853–$7,525 | $3,050 | $21,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $21,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $11,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $7,000 |
| Photography | 2013 | $1,024 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $420† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Carlu worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Carlu work is $1,024. The median Jean Carlu print sells for $960 across 43 lots. The median Jean Carlu work on paper sells for $3,710 across 2 lots. The median Jean Carlu photograph sells for $1,024 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Carlu prints typically sell for $487–$1,430 (the middle half of 29 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 Carlu print?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Carlu print is $960. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean Carlu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Carlu print is $21,600.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Carlu print?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Carlu print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a large Jean Carlu print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jean Carlu print (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jean Carlu's auction record?
Jean Carlu's auction record is $21,600, set in 2009.
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