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# Jean Deyrolle (1911–1967)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Jean Deyrolle at 20 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,364 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,158–$9,175, n=13). The auction record is $22,228 for Donatien (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donatien, 1957 | Tempera | $22,228 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Hostien, 1960 | Tempera sur toile | $19,878 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 3 | Bruce, 1956 | Tempera on canvas | $14,308 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Odon, 1966 | Huile sur toile | $13,649 | Ader | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $12,101 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 6 | Le Pingouin (opus 17bis), 1946 | Huile sur toile | $10,565 | Artcurial | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Potem, 1953 | Tempera | $10,348 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Sernin II, 1954-1955 | Tempera sur toile | $9,175 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 9 | Composition | Tempera sur toile | $8,553 | Alexandre Landre | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Felix (opus 561), 1958 | Tempera sur toile | $8,452 | Artcurial | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $6,917 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,975 |
| Prints | 11 | $198 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $3,796 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,460 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Deyrolle is a French artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,364. 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 Deyrolle is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,363; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Jean Deyrolle work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Deyrolle work is $3,364.

The median Jean Deyrolle painting sells for $6,481 across 31 lots.

The median Jean Deyrolle print sells for $140 across 23 lots.

The median Jean Deyrolle work on paper sells for $1,975 across 14 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 | 29 | $140†‡ | $664 | 79.3% | 2026-05-10 |
| Paintings | 32 | $6,481†‡ | $22,228 | 96.9% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,975†‡ | $5,240 | 93.3% | 2026-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $17,093 | $22,228 | — | 2026-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jean Deyrolle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $140 with 79.3% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $6,481, record $22,228. A typical Jean Deyrolle painting sells for around 46× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $17,093.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $87–$311†‡ | $279†‡ | $664 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $90–$198†‡ | $134†‡ | $354 |

† 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 | $5,247–$5,615‡ | $5,380‡ | $6,481 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $4,539–$9,081†‡ | $8,159†‡ | $22,228 |

† 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) | 7 | $1,001–$2,719‡ | $1,529‡ | $4,264 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,293–$4,229†‡ | $3,977†‡ | $5,240 |

† 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 | 2025 | $22,228 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $19,878 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,264 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $664 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $408‡ |

‡ 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 Deyrolle worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Deyrolle work is $3,364. The median Jean Deyrolle painting sells for $6,481 across 31 lots. The median Jean Deyrolle print sells for $140 across 23 lots. The median Jean Deyrolle work on paper sells for $1,975 across 14 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 Deyrolle painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Deyrolle painting is $6,481. 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 Deyrolle's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Deyrolle painting is $22,228.

### What is the average price of a Jean Deyrolle print?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Deyrolle print is $140. 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 Deyrolle's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Deyrolle print is $664.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Deyrolle work on paper is $1,975. 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 Deyrolle's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Deyrolle work on paper is $5,240.

### What is the average price of a medium Jean Deyrolle painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Deyrolle painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,159, 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 Deyrolle print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Deyrolle print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $134, 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 Deyrolle's auction record?

Jean Deyrolle's auction record is $22,228, set in 2025.

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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 Deyrolle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-deyrolle (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.