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# Jean Cooke (1927–2008)

## What is Jean Cooke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Jean Cooke at 5 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,983 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,138–$3,914, n=5). The auction record is $9,775 for Night Without Wind, 1962 (2026, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Night Without Wind, 1962, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $9,775 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Self-portrait, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $5,390 | Roseberys London | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Nicky's House, 1927 | Painting | $5,335 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Portrait of a Lady with Flowers | Oil on canvas | $4,035 | Roseberys London | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Portrait of John Bratby, 1927 | Oil paint | $3,914 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Interior scene with flowers, 1953 | Oil on canvas | $2,983 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Portrait of John Bratby, 1927 | Portrait | $2,644 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | Jason, 1927 | Painting | $2,138 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Garden scene, 1980s | Oil on canvas | $2,132 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Neriads II - Sand and Sea, 1927 | Oil on canvas | $1,130 | Sworders | Feb 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $2,391 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,631 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Cooke is a British (modern) artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $2,391. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jean Cooke sold in 2026 for $9,775, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Cooke work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Cooke work is $2,391.

The median Jean Cooke painting sells for $2,138 across 11 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 | 11 | $2,138‡ | $5,390 | — | 2025-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |

‡ 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) | 7 | $822–$3,448 | $1,130 | $4,035 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,390 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,335 |

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 Cooke worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Cooke work is $2,391. The median Jean Cooke painting sells for $2,138 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Jean Cooke painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Cooke painting is $2,138. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jean Cooke's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Cooke painting is $5,390.

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

Jean Cooke's auction record is $9,775, set in 2026.

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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 Cooke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-cooke (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.