Jean Dupas (1882–1964)
What is Jean Dupas’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Jean Dupas at 16 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,795 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,286–$106,950, n=7). The auction record is $512,500 for The Birth of Aphrodite (2009, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Birth of Aphrodite | Verre églomiséwith six bronze corner brackets | $512,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2009 |
| 2 | Set of Three Panels from the 'Birth of Aphrodite' Mural from the Grand Salon of the S.S. Normandie, 1934 | Verre églomisé, pegamoid backing | $378,000 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | The Rape of Europa, 1934 | Panel from the Mural 'The Rape of Europa' from the Grand Salon of the S.S. Normandie, circa 1934 | $302,400 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | The Rape of Europa, 1934 | Panel from the Mural 'The Rape of Europa' from the Grand Salon of the S.S. Normandie, circa 1934 | $214,200 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | L’Enlèvement d’Europe, 1934 | Set of Three Panels from the Mural ‘L’Enlèvement d’Europe’ from the Grand Salon of the S.S. Normandie, circa 1934 | $200,000 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | L’Enlèvement d’Europe, 1934 | Set of Three Panels from the Mural ‘L’Enlèvement d’Europe’ from the Grand Salon of the S.S. Normandie, circa 1934 | $190,500 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | The Rape of Europa, 1934 | Two Panels from the Mural 'The Rape of Europa' from the Grand Salon of the S.S. Normandie, circa 1934 | $176,400 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | The Rape of Europa, 1934 | Panel from the Mural 'The Rape of Europa' from the Grand Salon of the S.S. Normandie, circa 1934 | $138,600 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Panel from the "Birth of Aphrodite" Mural from the Grand Lounge of the Normandie | Verre églomisé | $86,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2013 |
| 10 | La paix | Oil on canvas | $65,839 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $44,619 |
| Other | 20 | $28,750 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $7,035 |
| Prints | 24 | $3,663 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $138,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $6,394 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $3,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Dupas is a French artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $7,034. 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 Dupas sold in 2026 for $23,399, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Dupas work is $7,034.
The median Jean Dupas print sells for $3,662 across 30 lots.
The median Jean Dupas work on paper sells for $7,034 across 17 lots.
The median Jean Dupas painting sells for $7,877 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dupas prints typically sell for $2,382–$4,438 (the middle half of 23 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 | 34 | $3,662† | $36,000 | 88.2% | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 6 | $7,877†‡ | $21,600 | 66.7% | 2024-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $7,034†‡ | $26,643‡ | 70.8% | 2026-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $207,100 | $512,500 | — | 2025-12-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Dupas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $3,662 with 88.2% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $7,877, record $21,600. A typical Jean Dupas painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $207,100.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $2,382–$4,438† | $3,575† | $8,125 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,452–$11,058†‡ | $7,034†‡ | $26,643‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $36,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $26,643‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $23,399 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $21,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $11,672 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Dupas worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Dupas work is $7,034. The median Jean Dupas print sells for $3,662 across 30 lots. The median Jean Dupas work on paper sells for $7,034 across 17 lots. The median Jean Dupas painting sells for $7,877 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Dupas prints typically sell for $2,382–$4,438 (the middle half of 23 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 Dupas print?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dupas print is $3,662. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean Dupas's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dupas print is $36,000.
What is the average price of a Jean Dupas work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Dupas work on paper is $7,034. 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 Dupas's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Dupas work on paper is $26,643. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Dupas print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Dupas print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Jean Dupas work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Dupas work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,034, 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 Dupas's auction record?
Jean Dupas's auction record is $512,500, set in 2009.
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