Jean David (1908–1993)
Jean David is a Romanian artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $544. 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 David sold in 2024 for $944, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean David on OpeningBid →What is a Jean David work worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean David work is $544.
The median Jean David painting sells for $826 across 45 lots.
The median Jean David print sells for $420 across 11 lots.
The median Jean David work on paper sells for $28 across 1 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 | 11 | $420 | $2,375 | — | 2021-02-18 |
| Paintings | 51 | $826‡ | $50,600 | 88.2% | 2026-05-07 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $28 | $28 | 25% | 2020-01-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $44,000‡ | $50,600 | — | 2017-12-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean David's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $420. Paintings (51 lots) median $826, record $50,600. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $44,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $368–$662 | $420 | $2,375 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $304–$320‡ | $320‡ | $341‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $543–$1,150‡ | $978‡ | $3,115 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $50,600 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $44,000‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $966 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean David worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean David work is $544. The median Jean David painting sells for $826 across 45 lots. The median Jean David print sells for $420 across 11 lots. The median Jean David work on paper sells for $28 across 1 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 David painting?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean David painting is $826. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean David's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean David painting is $50,600.
What is the average price of a Jean David print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean David print is $420.
What is Jean David's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean David print is $2,375.
What is the average price of a medium Jean David painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean David painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $978, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Jean David print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean David print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $420, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jean David's auction record?
Jean David's auction record is $50,600, set in 2014.
See the full Jean David record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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