Jean Charles Blais (b. 1956)
What is Jean Charles Blais’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Jean Charles Blais at 16 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,159 including buyer’s premium (middle half $630–$8,542, n=9). The auction record is $37,872 for Untitled (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1988 | Signé et daté " | $37,872 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | Sans titre (technique mixte et collages sur papier) | Mixed media | $35,361 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1984 | Acrylic paint | $33,219 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1988 | Doublement signées et datées " | $27,992 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| 5 | Oh! La fleur, 1982 | Mischtechnik auf Plakatpapier, collagiert | $27,246 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Le promeneur, 1983 | Mixed media | $16,443 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | SANS TITRE, 1984 | Signé en bas à gauche "Blais" | $13,718 | Artcurial | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | SANS TITRE, 1986 | Daté en haut à gauche " | $13,632 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | Danseur rouge, 1982 | Signé | $13,090 | Artcurial | May 2012 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Acrylic on torn posters | $19,512 | Artcurial | Jun 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 48 | $5,271 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,272 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $930 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $8,439 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $3,780 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $809 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Charles Blais is a French artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $4,420. 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 Charles Blais sold in 2026 for $8,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Charles Blais work is $4,420.
The median Jean Charles Blais work on paper sells for $2,354 across 12 lots.
The median Jean Charles Blais print sells for $5,278 across 8 lots.
The median Jean Charles Blais painting sells for $2,848 across 7 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 | 10 | $5,278 | $19,512 | 80% | 2025-06-05 |
| Paintings | 7 | $2,848‡ | $7,658 | — | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $2,354† | $8,335 | 80% | 2026-04-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $34,290 | $37,872 | — | 2023-03-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Charles Blais's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $5,278 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $2,848, record $7,658. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $34,290.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $19,512 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $9,679 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $8,335 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $7,748 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,658 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,963 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Charles Blais worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Charles Blais work is $4,420. The median Jean Charles Blais work on paper sells for $2,354 across 12 lots. The median Jean Charles Blais print sells for $5,278 across 8 lots. The median Jean Charles Blais painting sells for $2,848 across 7 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 Charles Blais work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Charles Blais work on paper is $2,354. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean Charles Blais's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Charles Blais work on paper is $8,335.
What is Jean Charles Blais's auction record?
Jean Charles Blais's auction record is $37,872, set in 2007.
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