Jean Dufy (1888–1964)
What is Jean Dufy’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 777 auction results for Jean Dufy at 70 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,656 including buyer’s premium (middle half $17,214–$44,450, n=73). The auction record is $250,000 for Salle Gaveau, le grand orchestre (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salle Gaveau, le grand orchestre, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $250,000 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Paris, le Pont du Carrousel | Oil on canvas | $163,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Paris, La Passerelle des Arts, 1940 | Ripolin sur toile | $162,974 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Place de la Concorde, 1953 | Oil paint | $158,500 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 5 | CORDOBA | Dessin au stylo à bille | $147,410 | Artcurial | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | La Seine, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $139,700 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 7 | LE PETIT PALAIS | Oil on canvas | $125,687 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 8 | Place de la Concorde | — | $121,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Paris, La Seine, 1888 | Oil paint | $118,750 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | VENISE, SANTA MARIA DELLA SALUTE | Huile sur toile | $114,894 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 333 | $35,250 |
| Works on paper | 211 | $17,500 |
| Other | 66 | $8,601 |
| Prints | 53 | $1,200 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 437 | $22,950 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 148 | $18,863 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 777 results from 70 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Dufy is a French artist with 1,001 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $21,856. 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 Dufy sold in 2026 for $61,446, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Dufy on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Dufy work worth?
Across 762 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Dufy work is $21,856.
The median Jean Dufy painting sells for $33,988 across 331 lots.
The median Jean Dufy work on paper sells for $14,400 across 277 lots.
The median Jean Dufy print sells for $1,031 across 62 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dufy paintings typically sell for $22,464–$60,000 (the middle half of 211 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dufy work on papers typically sell for $10,945–$28,064 (the middle half of 194 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 | 69 | $1,031†‡ | $3,120 | 89.9% | 2024-03-14 |
| Paintings | 367 | $33,988†‡ | $250,000 | 90.2% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 330 | $14,400†‡ | $147,410 | 83.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 39 | $99,648†‡ | $250,000 | — | 2026-06-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Dufy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (69 lots) median $1,031 with 89.9% sell-through. Paintings (367 lots) median $33,988, record $250,000. A typical Jean Dufy painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 39 lots) the median is $99,648.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $599–$1,531†‡ | $1,031†‡ | $3,120 |
† 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) | 105 | $15,300–$50,400†‡ | $28,000†‡ | $112,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 211 | $22,464–$60,000†‡ | $35,426†‡ | $163,800 |
† 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) | 63 | $900–$6,875†‡ | $2,578†‡ | $35,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 194 | $10,945–$28,064†‡ | $19,418†‡ | $81,900 |
† 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 | 2017 | $250,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $163,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $147,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $81,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Dufy worth?
Across 762 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Dufy work is $21,856. The median Jean Dufy painting sells for $33,988 across 331 lots. The median Jean Dufy work on paper sells for $14,400 across 277 lots. The median Jean Dufy print sells for $1,031 across 62 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dufy paintings typically sell for $22,464–$60,000 (the middle half of 211 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dufy work on papers typically sell for $10,945–$28,064 (the middle half of 194 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 Dufy painting?
Based on 331 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dufy painting is $33,988. 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 Dufy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dufy painting is $250,000.
What is the average price of a Jean Dufy work on paper?
Based on 277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dufy work on paper is $14,400. 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 Dufy's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dufy work on paper is $147,410.
What is the average price of a Jean Dufy print?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dufy print is $1,031. 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 Dufy's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dufy print is $3,120.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Dufy painting?
Based on 211 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Dufy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $35,426, 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 Dufy work on paper?
Based on 194 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Dufy work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,418, 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 Dufy's auction record?
Jean Dufy's auction record is $250,000, set in 2017.
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