Jean Degottex (1918–1988)
What is Jean Degottex’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 227 auction results for Jean Degottex at 26 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,394 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,411–$47,740, n=31). The auction record is $212,986 for Ouest (2021, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ouest, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $212,986 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Grille collor noir I, 1983 | Acrylic paint | $184,408 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Le vide de la vérité suprême, 1959 | Oil paint | $156,117 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 4 | Suite rose-noir (XV), 1964 | Acrylic paint | $155,251 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Grille collor hors noir, 1918 | Acrylique et colle sur toile de lin Datée, titrée et annotée au dos sur le châssis 250 x | $143,865 | PIASA | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Ecritures II, 1963 | Huile sur toile | $142,376 | Artcurial | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1956 | Huile sur toile | $141,650 | Artcurial | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | IBNX2, 1963 | Oil paint | $135,034 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Sabi (II) | Huile sur toile | $126,404 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 10 | Haiga II, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $120,941 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 80 | $40,440 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $8,819 |
| Other | 61 | $7,638 |
| Prints | 11 | $908 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $74,865 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $10,914 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,849 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 227 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Degottex is a French artist with 265 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $10,914. 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 Degottex is recorded as sold in 2026 for $16,758; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 224 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Degottex work is $10,914.
The median Jean Degottex painting sells for $35,722 across 96 lots.
The median Jean Degottex work on paper sells for $5,145 across 57 lots.
The median Jean Degottex print sells for $632 across 20 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Degottex paintings typically sell for $17,302–$41,076 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Jean Degottex paintings typically sell for $40,091–$118,971 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 23 | $632†‡ | $19,268 | 87% | 2026-06-26 |
| Paintings | 108 | $35,722†‡ | $212,986 | 88.9% | 2026-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 59 | $5,145†‡ | $64,188 | 96.6% | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,426‡ | $4,709 | — | 2021-06-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $123,672† | $212,986 | — | 2025-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Degottex's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $632 with 87% sell-through. Paintings (108 lots) median $35,722, record $212,986. A typical Jean Degottex painting sells for around 56× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $123,672.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $414–$1,054†‡ | $687†‡ | $2,698 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,093–$6,963‡ | $3,744‡ | $14,453 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $17,302–$41,076†‡ | $27,530†‡ | $155,251 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $40,091–$118,971†‡ | $85,277†‡ | $184,408 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,178–$1,908†‡ | $1,357†‡ | $3,088 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $2,504–$16,695†‡ | $7,510†‡ | $49,917† |
† 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 | $212,986 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $184,408 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $64,188 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $49,917† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $19,268 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $4,709 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,698 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,426‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Degottex worth?
Across 224 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Degottex work is $10,914. The median Jean Degottex painting sells for $35,722 across 96 lots. The median Jean Degottex work on paper sells for $5,145 across 57 lots. The median Jean Degottex print sells for $632 across 20 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Degottex paintings typically sell for $17,302–$41,076 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Jean Degottex paintings typically sell for $40,091–$118,971 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 Degottex painting?
Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Degottex painting is $35,722. 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 Degottex's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Degottex painting is $212,986.
What is the average price of a Jean Degottex work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Degottex work on paper is $5,145. 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 Degottex's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Degottex work on paper is $64,188.
What is the average price of a Jean Degottex print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Degottex print is $632. 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 Degottex's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Degottex print is $19,268.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Degottex painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Degottex painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $27,530, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large Jean Degottex painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jean Degottex painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $85,277, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Degottex's auction record?
Jean Degottex's auction record is $212,986, set in 2021.
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