Jean de Botton (1898–1978)
Jean de Botton is a French artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,318. 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 de Botton sold in 2026 for $5,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean de Botton on OpeningBid →What is a Jean de Botton work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean de Botton work is $1,318.
The median Jean de Botton painting sells for $1,559 across 13 lots.
The median Jean de Botton work on paper sells for $591 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $1,559†‡ | $201,976 | 52% | 2026-02-19 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $591 | $699 | 60% | 2023-10-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $896–$4,900†‡ | $1,559†‡ | $5,376 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $201,976 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,376 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $699 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $591 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean de Botton worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean de Botton work is $1,318. The median Jean de Botton painting sells for $1,559 across 13 lots. The median Jean de Botton work on paper sells for $591 across 3 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 de Botton painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean de Botton painting is $1,559. 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 Jean de Botton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean de Botton painting is $201,976.
What is Jean de Botton's auction record?
Jean de Botton's auction record is $201,976, set in 2021.
See the full Jean de Botton record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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