Jean Fous (1901–1971)
Jean Fous is a French artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $356. 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 Fous sold in 2018 for $928, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Fous on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Fous work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Fous work is $356.
The median Jean Fous painting sells for $356 across 38 lots.
The median Jean Fous work on paper sells for $1,151 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean Fous paintings typically sell for $267–$826 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 59 | $356†‡ | $3,152 | 64.4% | 2024-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,151 | $1,151 | — | 2013-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,554 | $3,152 | — | 2014-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 24 | $267–$826†‡ | $341†‡ | $1,410† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $306–$1,347†‡ | $593†‡ | $3,152 |
† 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 | 2014 | $3,152 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,554 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,151 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Fous worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Fous work is $356. The median Jean Fous painting sells for $356 across 38 lots. The median Jean Fous work on paper sells for $1,151 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Fous paintings typically sell for $267–$826 (the middle half of 24 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 Fous painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Fous painting is $356. 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 Fous's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Fous painting is $3,152.
What is the average price of a small Jean Fous painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Fous painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $341, 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 Fous painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Fous painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $593, 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 Fous's auction record?
Jean Fous's auction record is $3,152, set in 2014.
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