Jean Dubuffet (1901–1985)
What is Jean Dubuffet’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,050 auction results for Jean Dubuffet at 93 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,703 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,429–$128,187, n=207). The auction record is $23,767,500 for Les Grandes Artères (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Grandes Artères, 1961 | Oil paint | $23,767,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Être et paraître (To Be and to Seem), 1963 | Oil paint | $12,222,595 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 3 | Cérémonie (Ceremony), 1901 | Oil paint | $11,095,621 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | La cavalière au diamant (The Dancing Partner with Diamonds), 1946 | Plaster | $8,464,401 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Restaurant Rougeot II, 1961 | Oil paint | $7,492,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | Visiteur au chapeau bleu, 1955 | Oil paint | $7,462,735 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Le gai savoir, 1963 | Oil paint | $6,864,587 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 8 | Les Versatiles, 1964 | Huile sur toile | $6,567,852 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Jubilation | Plaster | $6,508,199 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Visiteur au chapeau bleu (Visitor with Blue Hat), 1901 | Oil paint | $6,136,385 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 401 | $494,623 |
| Sculpture | 42 | $322,800 |
| Other | 306 | $131,349 |
| Works on paper | 440 | $50,537 |
| Prints | 578 | $4,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 149 | $847,849 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 905 | $65,316 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 569 | $23,610 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,050 results from 93 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Dubuffet is a French artist with 2,410 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $30,602. 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 Dubuffet sold in 2026 for $326,030, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 2,033 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Dubuffet work is $30,602.
The median Jean Dubuffet print sells for $3,672 across 748 lots.
The median Jean Dubuffet work on paper sells for $60,707 across 537 lots.
The median Jean Dubuffet painting sells for $565,736 across 346 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dubuffet prints typically sell for $1,125–$8,916 (the middle half of 465 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jean Dubuffet work on papers typically sell for $21,448–$86,099 (the middle half of 308 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 | 864 | $3,672†‡ | $199,990 | 86.6% | 2026-10-25 |
| Paintings | 372 | $565,736†‡ | $23.8M | 93% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 569 | $60,707†‡ | $4.8M | 94.4% | 2026-10-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 73 | $359,233†‡ | $6.5M | 97.3% | 2026-06-12 |
| Photography | 6 | $1,855 | $4,916 | 83.3% | 2026-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 723 | $362,363†‡ | $23.8M | — | 2026-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Dubuffet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (864 lots) median $3,672 with 86.6% sell-through. Paintings (372 lots) median $565,736, record $23,767,500. A typical Jean Dubuffet painting sells for around 154× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 723 lots) the median is $362,363.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 235 | $839–$5,887†‡ | $2,715†‡ | $173,977 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 465 | $1,125–$8,916†‡ | $4,375†‡ | $199,990 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,750–$125,000 | $11,340 | $151,200 |
† 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) | 17 | $43,750–$202,268‡ | $96,319‡ | $1.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 213 | $206,910–$1.2M†‡ | $458,176†‡ | $7.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 88 | $582,775–$2.3M | $945,214 | $23.8M |
† 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) | 308 | $21,448–$86,099†‡ | $37,500†‡ | $1.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 186 | $65,957–$264,713†‡ | $168,686†‡ | $4.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $29,689–$633,097‡ | $302,973‡ | $4.8M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $58,125–$529,117† | $120,713† | $1.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $168,000–$492,500‡ | $383,428‡ | $6.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $296,650–$914,375 | $462,124 | $3.3M |
† 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 | 2016 | $23.8M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $12.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $6.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $199,990 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $174,413 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Dubuffet worth?
Across 2,033 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Dubuffet work is $30,602. The median Jean Dubuffet print sells for $3,672 across 748 lots. The median Jean Dubuffet work on paper sells for $60,707 across 537 lots. The median Jean Dubuffet painting sells for $565,736 across 346 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dubuffet prints typically sell for $1,125–$8,916 (the middle half of 465 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jean Dubuffet work on papers typically sell for $21,448–$86,099 (the middle half of 308 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 Dubuffet print?
Based on 748 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dubuffet print is $3,672. 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 Dubuffet's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dubuffet print is $199,990.
What is the average price of a Jean Dubuffet work on paper?
Based on 537 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dubuffet work on paper is $60,707. 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 Dubuffet's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dubuffet work on paper is $4,847,927.
What is the average price of a Jean Dubuffet painting?
Based on 346 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dubuffet painting is $565,736. 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 Dubuffet's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dubuffet painting is $23,767,500.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Dubuffet print?
Based on 465 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Dubuffet print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,375, 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 small Jean Dubuffet work on paper?
Based on 308 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Dubuffet work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $37,500, 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 Dubuffet's auction record?
Jean Dubuffet's auction record is $23,767,500, set in 2016.
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