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# Jean Dewasne (1921–1999)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 204 auction results for Jean Dewasne at 32 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $603 including buyer’s premium (middle half $182–$1,953, n=31). The auction record is $111,964 for La Jeune Garde (2011, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Jeune Garde, 1957 | Signé en bas à droite sur une étiquette "Jean Dewasne" | $111,964 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 2 | Incantation Malgache, 1961 | Painting | $65,285 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 3 | AURORA-SET | Signé et titré au dos | $54,552 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Alinéa Idéal | Lacquer | $33,278 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 5 | LA DANSE DU FEU | Signé et titré au dos "J Dewasne | $28,911 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | L'étrange Max | Lacquer | $28,740 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Europe-Clash | Lacquer | $27,784 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Sans titre (laque sur aluminium), 1954 | Laque sur aluminium | $27,397 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Grenoble 70, 1970 | Laque sur Isorel; cadre d'artiste | $26,028 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Lyric-Percussion | Lacquer | $25,715 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $16,297 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $7,826 |
| Other | 27 | $2,298 |
| Prints | 69 | $254 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $24,099 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 92 | $336 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 204 results from 32 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Dewasne is a French artist with 262 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $588. 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 Dewasne sold in 2026 for $603, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jean Dewasne work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jean Dewasne work worth?

Across 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Dewasne work is $588.

The median Jean Dewasne print sells for $258 across 97 lots.

The median Jean Dewasne painting sells for $11,000 across 27 lots.

The median Jean Dewasne work on paper sells for $3,298 across 25 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dewasne prints typically sell for $133–$447 (the middle half of 83 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dewasne work on papers typically sell for $1,552–$6,284 (the middle half of 22 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 | 134 | $258†‡ | $2,298 | 72.4% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 29 | $11,000†‡ | $65,285 | 93.1% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $3,298†‡ | $20,850 | — | 2026-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $7,563† | $27,397 | 71.4% | 2024-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $28,826 | $111,964 | — | 2024-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jean Dewasne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (134 lots) median $258 with 72.4% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $11,000, record $65,285. A typical Jean Dewasne painting sells for around 43× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $28,826.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 83 | $133–$447†‡ | $258†‡ | $1,609 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $811–$1,149 | $811 | $2,298 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $6,881–$11,168†‡ | $8,067†‡ | $21,671† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $24,202–$28,740† | $25,715† | $65,285 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,552–$6,284†‡ | $4,066†‡ | $20,850 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,261–$18,152† | $7,563† | $27,397 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $65,285 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $33,278 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $27,397 |
| Works on Paper | 1990 | $20,850 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $18,152 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $15,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,298 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,609 |

† 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 Dewasne worth?

Across 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Dewasne work is $588. The median Jean Dewasne print sells for $258 across 97 lots. The median Jean Dewasne painting sells for $11,000 across 27 lots. The median Jean Dewasne work on paper sells for $3,298 across 25 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dewasne prints typically sell for $133–$447 (the middle half of 83 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dewasne work on papers typically sell for $1,552–$6,284 (the middle half of 22 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 Dewasne print?

Based on 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dewasne print is $258. 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 Dewasne's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dewasne print is $2,298.

### What is the average price of a Jean Dewasne painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dewasne painting is $11,000. 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 Dewasne's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dewasne painting is $65,285.

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

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dewasne work on paper is $3,298. 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 Dewasne's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dewasne work on paper is $20,850.

### What is the average price of a medium Jean Dewasne print?

Based on 83 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Dewasne print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $258, 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 medium Jean Dewasne work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Dewasne work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,066, 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 Dewasne's auction record?

Jean Dewasne's auction record is $111,964, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.