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# BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES (b. 1956)

## What is BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 157 auction results for BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES at 27 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,422 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,785–$8,146, n=30). The auction record is $128,712 for Untitled (1990, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1982 | Oil/affiche | $128,712 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 1990 |
| 2 | Loin vite, 2019 | Oil and charcoal on prints collage | $44,682 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 3 | Not, 2019 | Oil, charcoal and collage on torned posters mounted on panel | $41,712 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Couple, 1983 | Gouache | $24,893 | Phillips | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1988 | Acrylique | $21,065 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1987 | Mixed media on paper | $19,794 | Sotheby's | Feb 2021 |
| 7 | Acrobate, 1982 | Huile, gouache, crayon de couleurs et mine de plomb sur papiers découpés Signés et da | $18,930 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Début, 2019 | Mixed media on torn posters | $74,642 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1984 | Technique mixte sur affiches arrachées; Mixed media on torn posters | $35,538 | Tajan | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1984 | Technique mixte sur affiches arrachées; Mixed media on torn posters | $31,985 | Tajan | Jun 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 30 | $5,900 |
| Works on paper | 46 | $3,784 |
| Prints | 24 | $1,230 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $8,214 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $3,713 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $2,923 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 157 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES is a French artist with 216 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,155. 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 BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES sold in 2026 for $18,930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work is $3,155.

The median BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work on paper sells for $3,159 across 72 lots.

The median BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES print sells for $2,594 across 46 lots.

The median BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES painting sells for $4,479 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work on papers typically sell for $2,050–$4,183 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work on papers typically sell for $2,569–$7,397 (the middle half of 25 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 | $2,594†‡ | $128,712 | 78% | 2026-07-02 |
| Paintings | 12 | $4,479†‡ | $28,904‡ | 91.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 92 | $3,159†‡ | $41,712 | 78.3% | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,768‡ | $1,768‡ | — | 2023-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $38,625‡ | $128,712 | — | 2024-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (59 lots) median $2,594 with 78% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $4,479, record $28,904. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $38,625.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $354–$2,140 | $628 | $2,606 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $350–$2,396†‡ | $625†‡ | $44,682 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $3,935–$31,171†‡ | $10,096†‡ | $128,712 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,836–$2,943†‡ | $1,993†‡ | $4,543 |

† 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) | 28 | $2,050–$4,183†‡ | $2,858†‡ | $11,171 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $2,569–$7,397†‡ | $3,556†‡ | $19,794 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $9,378–$17,683† | $13,407† | $41,712 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1990 | $128,712 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $74,642 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $41,712 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $28,904‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $21,065 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $19,794 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,768‡ |

‡ 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 BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work is $3,155. The median BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work on paper sells for $3,159 across 72 lots. The median BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES print sells for $2,594 across 46 lots. The median BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES painting sells for $4,479 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work on papers typically sell for $2,050–$4,183 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work on papers typically sell for $2,569–$7,397 (the middle half of 25 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 BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work on paper?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work on paper is $3,159. 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 BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work on paper is $41,712.

### What is the average price of a BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES print?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES print is $2,594. 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 BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES print is $128,712.

### What is the average price of a BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES painting is $4,479. 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 BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES painting is $28,904. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,858, 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 BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,556, 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 BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES's auction record?

BLAIS, JEAN-CHARLES's auction record is $128,712, set in 1990.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.