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# Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD (1938–2021)

Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD is an artist with 134 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $249.

A work by Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD sold in 2024 for $356, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD work worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD work is $249.

The median Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD painting sells for $342 across 91 lots.

The median Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD work on paper sells for $78 across 19 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD paintings typically sell for $234–$513 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD paintings typically sell for $78–$272 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 91 | $342 | $2,980 | — | 2024-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $78 | $265 | — | 2022-10-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $1,025 | $2,980 | — | 2022-10-12 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $78–$272 | $155 | $1,003 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $234–$513 | $405 | $1,687 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $467–$667 | $482 | $2,980 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $31–$78 | $47 | $265 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $70–$144 | $109 | $234 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,980 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,687 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $265 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $234 |

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-Claude BESSON-GIRARD worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD work is $249. The median Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD painting sells for $342 across 91 lots. The median Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD work on paper sells for $78 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD paintings typically sell for $234–$513 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD paintings typically sell for $78–$272 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD painting?

Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD painting is $342.

### What is Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD painting is $2,980.

### What is the average price of a Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD work on paper is $78.

### What is Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD work on paper is $265.

### What is the average price of a medium Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD painting?

Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD's auction record?

Jean-Claude BESSON-GIRARD's auction record is $2,980, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.