> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-de-lespinasse · updated 2026-11-03

# Jean de Lespinasse (1896–1979)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Jean de Lespinasse at 14 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $221 including buyer’s premium (middle half $121–$254, n=5). The auction record is $1,689 for Vase modèle n°860 (2022, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vase modèle n°860, 1896 | Céramique émaillée Signé 'Jdl 860' sur l'envers Modèle créé vers 1960 H 34,5×Ø 27cm | $1,689 | PIASA | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | Coupe modèle n°507, 1896 | Céramique émaillée Signée 'Jdl 507' sur l'envers Modèle créé vers 1960 H 18×L 37×P 14cm | $1,126 | PIASA | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Vase modèle n°910, 1896 | Céramique émaillée Signé 'Jdl' et numéroté '910' Modèle créé vers 1960 H 41×Ø 22cm | $985 | PIASA | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | JEAN DE LESPINASSE (1896-1979), circa 1959 | Black and white enamelled earthenware, red interior | $978 | Tajan | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Ensemble de deux coupes modèles n°405 et n°508 bis, 1896 | Céramique émaillée Signées 'Jdl 405' et 'Jdl 508bis' Modèles créés vers 1960 H 14×Ø 11 cm | $844 | PIASA | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Coupe modèle n°550, 1896 | Céramique émaillée Signée 'Jdl 550' sur l'envers Modèle créé vers 1960 H 8×Ø 29cm | $704 | PIASA | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | Coupe modèle n°830, 1896 | Céramique émaillée Signée 'JDL 830' sur l'envers Modèle créé vers 1955 H 18×L 36×P 26cm | $704 | PIASA | Apr 2022 |
| 8 | JEAN DE LESPINASSE (1896-1979) Grand vase tronconique galbé en faïence, décor de cavaliers en armures et de chevaux caparaçonnés, ém... | Earthenware, polychrome enamels on orange background | $609 | Tajan | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Paire d'aiguières en céramique émaillée à décor en polychromie de personnages, 1960 | Céramique émaillée à décor en polychromie de personnages | $476 | Gros & Delettrez | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Vase, circa 1960 | Ceramic | $374 | Flandersauctions | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $609 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $704 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean de Lespinasse is a French artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $358. 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 Lespinasse sold in 2026 for $476, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jean de Lespinasse work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Jean de Lespinasse work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean de Lespinasse work is $358.

The median Jean de Lespinasse print sells for $117 across 2 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 | 2 | $117‡ | $140‡ | — | 2026-04-26 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $140‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $94‡ |

‡ 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 Jean de Lespinasse worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean de Lespinasse work is $358. The median Jean de Lespinasse print sells for $117 across 2 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 Jean de Lespinasse's auction record?

Jean de Lespinasse's auction record is $1,689, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jean de Lespinasse auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-de-lespinasse (updated 2026-11-03).

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.