Jean Chaleyé (1878–1960)
Jean Chaleyé is a French artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $119. 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 Chaleyé is recorded as sold in 2026 for $182; 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 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Chaleyé work is $119.
The median Jean Chaleyé painting sells for $119 across 73 lots.
The median Jean Chaleyé work on paper sells for $142 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Chaleyé paintings typically sell for $91–$206 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jean Chaleyé paintings typically sell for $41–$182 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 74 | $119‡ | $2,385‡ | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $142‡ | $142‡ | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $863‡ | $2,385‡ | — | 2026-09-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $41–$182‡ | $97‡ | $810 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $91–$206‡ | $139‡ | $2,385‡ |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $2,385‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $977‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $142‡ |
‡ 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 Chaleyé worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Chaleyé work is $119. The median Jean Chaleyé painting sells for $119 across 73 lots. The median Jean Chaleyé work on paper sells for $142 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Chaleyé paintings typically sell for $91–$206 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jean Chaleyé paintings typically sell for $41–$182 (the middle half of 21 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 Chaleyé painting?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Chaleyé painting is $119. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean Chaleyé's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Chaleyé painting is $2,385. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Chaleyé painting?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Chaleyé painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $139, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Jean Chaleyé painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Chaleyé painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $97, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean Chaleyé's auction record?
Jean Chaleyé's auction record is $2,385, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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