> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-chapin · updated 2026-11-02

# Jean Chapin (1896–1994)

Jean Chapin is a France artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $156. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jean Chapin sold in 2016 for $265, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Chapin work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Chapin work is $156.

The median Jean Chapin painting sells for $265 across 3 lots.

The median Jean Chapin work on paper sells for $125 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $265‡ | $270‡ | — | 2025-11-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $125‡ | $156‡ | — | 2017-02-17 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $270‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $265 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $156‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $94 |

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

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 Chapin worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Chapin work is $156. The median Jean Chapin painting sells for $265 across 3 lots. The median Jean Chapin work on paper sells for $125 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Jean Chapin's auction record is $270, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

---

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 Chapin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-chapin (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.