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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.