Jean François (1814–1875)
What is Jean François’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 129 auction results for Jean François at 26 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,745 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,100–$2,154, n=7). The auction record is $577,029 for Les planteurs de pommes de terre (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les planteurs de pommes de terre, 1814 | Paper | $577,029 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | The Gleaners (Les glaneuses) | Charcoal | $330,200 | Sotheby's | Jan 2024 |
| 3 | a reclining female nude | Charcoal and stumping | $171,724 | Sotheby's | Jul 2009 |
| 4 | Portrait of a Lady (Madame Lefranc) | Portrait | $82,801 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Paysage avec deux jeunes femmes ramassant des fleurs | Painting | $54,890 | Tajan | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Jean-Francois Millet (French, 1814-1875) | Pastel and black crayon on pale brown paper | $22,000 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Paysanne plumant une oie | Fusain sur papier teinté | $19,919 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 8 | Paysan debout et Enfant, 1871 | Charcoal on canvas | $17,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Nu de dos courbé vers la gauche | Crayon noir | $14,896 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Etude de Jeune Paysan | Oil on cardboard | $12,854 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 16 | $6,013 |
| Other | 10 | $3,412 |
| Prints | 66 | $1,575 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $17,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $1,935 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 129 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean François is a French artist with 183 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,875. 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 François is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,103; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean François on OpeningBid →What is a Jean François work worth?
Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean François work is $1,875.
The median Jean François print sells for $1,446 across 82 lots.
The median Jean François work on paper sells for $2,602 across 34 lots.
The median Jean François painting sells for $1,744 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean François prints typically sell for $1,101–$2,636 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jean François work on papers typically sell for $1,051–$8,242 (the middle half of 28 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 | 115 | $1,446†‡ | $11,875 | 71.3% | 2026-05-14 |
| Paintings | 19 | $1,744†‡ | $82,801 | 57.9% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $2,602†‡ | $577,029 | 72.3% | 2025-09-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $4,303 | $4,303 | — | 2018-04-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $82,801† | $577,029 | — | 2025-09-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean François's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (115 lots) median $1,446 with 71.3% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $1,744, record $82,801. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $82,801.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $1,101–$2,636†‡ | $1,575†‡ | $11,875 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $486–$3,105†‡ | $1,028†‡ | $12,854 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,636–$42,063†‡ | $2,662†‡ | $82,801 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,051–$8,242†‡ | $2,154†‡ | $577,029 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $577,029 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $330,200 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $82,801 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $54,890 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $11,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $11,525 |
| Photography | 2018 | $4,303 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean François worth?
Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean François work is $1,875. The median Jean François print sells for $1,446 across 82 lots. The median Jean François work on paper sells for $2,602 across 34 lots. The median Jean François painting sells for $1,744 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean François prints typically sell for $1,101–$2,636 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jean François work on papers typically sell for $1,051–$8,242 (the middle half of 28 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 François print?
Based on 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean François print is $1,446. 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 François's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean François print is $11,875.
What is the average price of a Jean François work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean François work on paper is $2,602. 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 François's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean François work on paper is $577,029.
What is the average price of a Jean François painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean François painting is $1,744. 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 François's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean François painting is $82,801.
What is the average price of a small Jean François print?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean François print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,575, 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 small Jean François work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean François work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,154, 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 François's auction record?
Jean François's auction record is $577,029, set in 2024.
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