Jean Edelmann (1916–2008)
Jean Edelmann is a French artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $520. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jean Edelmann sold in 2024 for $2,119, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Edelmann on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Edelmann work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Edelmann work is $520.
The median Jean Edelmann painting sells for $306 across 19 lots.
The median Jean Edelmann work on paper sells for $502 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $306‡ | $2,119 | — | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $502 | $667 | — | 2024-06-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $164–$378‡ | $225‡ | $929 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $306–$626‡ | $414‡ | $1,631 |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $2,119 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,631 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $667 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $337 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Edelmann worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Edelmann work is $520. The median Jean Edelmann painting sells for $306 across 19 lots. The median Jean Edelmann work on paper sells for $502 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Jean Edelmann painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Edelmann painting is $306. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean Edelmann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Edelmann painting is $2,119.
What is the average price of a small Jean Edelmann painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Edelmann painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $225, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean Edelmann's auction record?
Jean Edelmann's auction record is $2,119, set in 2024.
See the full Jean Edelmann record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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