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# Jean Derval (1925–2010)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 158 auction results for Jean Derval at 21 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,944 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,036–$4,444, n=58). The auction record is $70,228 for L’ANGE DE L’ANNONCIATION (2014, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L’ANGE DE L’ANNONCIATION, 1955 | Enamelled chamotte clay | $70,228 | Tajan | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | JEAN DERVAL (1925-2010) A spectacular enamelled chamotte clay sculpture composed of nine elements- the whole depicting a couple seating, 1980 | Enamelled chamotte clay | $43,218 | Tajan | Mar 2014 |
| 3 | JEAN DERVAL (1925-2010) An architectural enamelled chamotte clay vase, 1968 | Enamelled chamotte clay | $32,413 | Tajan | Mar 2014 |
| 4 | JEAN DERVAL (1925-2010) A large architectural enamelled chamotte clay vase | Enamelled chamotte clay | $19,447 | Tajan | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | L'Ange de l'Annonciation, 1955 | Ceramics | $15,240 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Jean DERVAL (1925-2010) | Ceramic with white glaze | $13,995 | Artenchères | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | JEAN DERVAL (1925-2010), circa 1955 | Chamotte clay and enamel | $13,619 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Arbre Totem | Enamelled chamotte clay | $10,804 | Tajan | Mar 2014 |
| 9 | JEAN DERVAL (1925-2010) | Chamotte clay and enamel | $10,476 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | représentant les trois éléments, eau, terre et air, circa 1955 | Sculpture en haut-relief en terre chamottée, engobes noirs, émaux gris et anthracite jaspés, émail rouge de cuivre, fixé sur un panneau en aluminium patiné blanc cassé | $9,902 | Tajan | Mar 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 69 | $2,827 |
| Other | 65 | $1,811 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,902 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $4,966 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 103 | $1,489 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 158 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Derval is a French artist with 307 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,024. 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 Derval sold in 2026 for $3,775, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Jean Derval works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jean Derval work worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Derval work is $2,024.

The median Jean Derval sculpture sells for $3,478 across 25 lots.

The median Jean Derval work on paper sells for $648 across 4 lots.

The median Jean Derval print sells for $4,655 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 | 5 | $4,655† | $7,719 | 40% | 2012-09-20 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $648 | $648 | 26.7% | 2014-03-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 60 | $3,478† | $70,228 | 41.7% | 2025-10-09 |
| Photography | 2 | $863 | $863 | 50% | 2014-03-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $17,344‡ | $70,228 | — | 2026-04-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,607–$4,422 | $2,229 | $8,834 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,073–$5,557 | $4,322 | $70,228 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $70,228 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $43,218 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $7,719 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,591† |
| Photography | 2014 | $863 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $648 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $648 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Derval worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Derval work is $2,024. The median Jean Derval sculpture sells for $3,478 across 25 lots. The median Jean Derval work on paper sells for $648 across 4 lots. The median Jean Derval print sells for $4,655 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 the average price of a Jean Derval sculpture?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Derval sculpture is $3,478. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jean Derval's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Derval sculpture is $70,228.

### What is the average price of a Jean Derval work on paper?

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Derval work on paper is $648.

### What is Jean Derval's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Derval work on paper is $648.

### What is the average price of a small Jean Derval sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Derval sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,229, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Jean Derval's auction record is $70,228, set in 2014.

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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 Derval auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-derval (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.