Jean Dunand (1877–1942)
What is Jean Dunand’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 663 auction results for Jean Dunand at 32 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $36,059 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,371–$102,200, n=82). The auction record is $4,555,962 for Les Palmiers smoking room (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Palmiers smoking room, 1930-1936 | Smoking room | $4,555,962 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Woman Bathing, 1877 | 'WOMAN BATHING', A PANEL, 1930 | $1,205,000 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 3 | Low Table, 1925 | Lacquered wood | $1,102,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Psyché à la Baigneuse, 1877 | Dressing mirror | $952,500 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Deux panthères s’abreuvant, 1930 | Laque noire, feuille d’or, or poudré, laques de couleur | $921,332 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 6 | La conquête du cheval, vers 1935 | Lacquered stucco and gold leaf | $713,343 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | Pair of monumental vases, circa 1913 | Cartridge brass | $685,800 | Phillips | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | A Rare Pair of Armchairs, circa 1927 | Lacquered wood, leather upholstery | $614,400 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Ailette, 1926 | Lacquer | $596,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 10 | Panneau aux poissons japonais, 1936 | Panel | $546,050 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $117,757 |
| Other | 543 | $36,638 |
| Sculpture | 26 | $25,510 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 77 | $127,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 140 | $63,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 347 | $21,420 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 663 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Dunand is a Swiss artist with 785 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $35,000. 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 Dunand is recorded as sold in 2026 for $391,020; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 659 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Dunand work is $35,000.
The median Jean Dunand sculpture sells for $28,837 across 46 lots.
The median Jean Dunand painting sells for $113,400 across 19 lots.
The median Jean Dunand print sells for $500 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean Dunand sculptures typically sell for $10,560–$65,643 (the middle half of 38 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 | 7 | $500†‡ | $19,816† | 57.1% | 2022-05-19 |
| Paintings | 20 | $113,400†‡ | $1.2M | 95% | 2024-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $11,496 | $66,894 | 50% | 2025-11-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 53 | $28,837 | $685,800 | 86.8% | 2025-12-02 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,962 | $1,962 | 50% | 2011-09-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 157 | $176,400‡ | $4.6M | — | 2026-10-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Dunand's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $500 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $113,400, record $1,205,000. A typical Jean Dunand painting sells for around 227× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 157 lots) the median is $176,400.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $79,600–$159,509† | $129,750† | $1.2M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $10,560–$65,643 | $25,625 | $226,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $28,655–$235,299 | $75,000 | $685,800 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $1.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $685,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $235,299 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $200,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $66,894 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $19,816† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $11,496 |
| Photography | 2011 | $1,962 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Dunand worth?
Across 659 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Dunand work is $35,000. The median Jean Dunand sculpture sells for $28,837 across 46 lots. The median Jean Dunand painting sells for $113,400 across 19 lots. The median Jean Dunand print sells for $500 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Dunand sculptures typically sell for $10,560–$65,643 (the middle half of 38 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 Dunand sculpture?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dunand sculpture is $28,837.
What is Jean Dunand's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dunand sculpture is $685,800.
What is the average price of a Jean Dunand painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dunand painting is $113,400. 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 Dunand's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dunand painting is $1,205,000.
What is the average price of a small Jean Dunand sculpture?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Dunand sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Jean Dunand painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jean Dunand painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $129,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean Dunand's auction record?
Jean Dunand's auction record is $4,555,962, set in 2021.
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