Jean Carzou (1907–2000)
What is Jean Carzou’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 194 auction results for Jean Carzou at 55 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $535 including buyer’s premium (middle half $72–$4,024, n=30). The auction record is $18,377 for LA NUIT (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LA NUIT, 1968 | Huile sur toile | $18,377 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | Homme costumé; Femme costumée | Lin | $14,972 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 3 | BATEAUX AU PORT, 1962 | Huile sur toile | $11,721 | Artcurial | Jun 2008 |
| 4 | NU DANS UN PAYSAGE, 1944 | Huile sur toile | $11,694 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | La côte vue depuis un bateau, 1976 | Huile sur toile | $10,255 | Giquello & Associés | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | La Chambre Bleue, 1979 | Oil on canvas | $8,923 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | Profil au bouquet, 1907 | Huile sur toile | $8,653 | Osenat | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | HONFLEUR, LA LIEUTENANCE, 1957 | Huile sur panneau | $8,205 | Artcurial | Jun 2008 |
| 9 | L'idole, 1968 | Huile sur toile, signée et datée en bas à gauche, titrée au dos | $8,049 | De Baecque et Associés | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Josiane rêvant, 1979 | Huile sur toile | $7,759 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $6,639 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $761 |
| Other | 19 | $466 |
| Prints | 38 | $108 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $557 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $343 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 194 results from 55 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Carzou is a French artist with 293 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $365. 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 Carzou is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,651; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Carzou work is $365.
The median Jean Carzou print sells for $86 across 72 lots.
The median Jean Carzou work on paper sells for $557 across 33 lots.
The median Jean Carzou painting sells for $6,017 across 36 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Carzou prints typically sell for $56–$177 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Carzou paintings typically sell for $3,496–$7,629 (the middle half of 24 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 | 87 | $86†‡ | $14,972 | 82.8% | 2026-10-23 |
| Paintings | 42 | $6,017†‡ | $24,436‡ | 85.7% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $557†‡ | $4,012‡ | 73.3% | 2026-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $12,260‡ | $24,436‡ | — | 2026-10-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Carzou's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (87 lots) median $86 with 82.8% sell-through. Paintings (42 lots) median $6,017, record $24,436. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Jean Carzou painting sells for around 70× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $12,260.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $30–$75‡ | $46‡ | $183 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $56–$177†‡ | $89†‡ | $1,791 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $3,496–$7,629†‡ | $5,689†‡ | $24,436‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 13 | $305–$525†‡ | $466†‡ | $916 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $484–$1,808†‡ | $799†‡ | $4,012‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $24,436‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $22,556‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $14,972 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,012‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,791 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Carzou worth?
Across 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Carzou work is $365. The median Jean Carzou print sells for $86 across 72 lots. The median Jean Carzou work on paper sells for $557 across 33 lots. The median Jean Carzou painting sells for $6,017 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Carzou prints typically sell for $56–$177 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Carzou paintings typically sell for $3,496–$7,629 (the middle half of 24 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 Carzou print?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Carzou print is $86. 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 Carzou's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Carzou print is $14,972.
What is the average price of a Jean Carzou work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Carzou work on paper is $557. 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 Carzou's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Carzou work on paper is $4,012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Jean Carzou painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Carzou painting is $6,017. 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 Carzou's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Carzou painting is $24,436. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Carzou print?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Carzou print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $89, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Jean Carzou painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Carzou painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,689, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Carzou's auction record?
Jean Carzou's auction record is $24,436, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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