Jean François Portaels (1818–1895)
Jean François Portaels is a Belgian artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $97,754. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jean François Portaels sold in 2014 for $113,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean François Portaels on OpeningBid →What is a Jean François Portaels work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean François Portaels work is $97,754.
The median Jean François Portaels painting sells for $86,055 across 10 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $86,055† | $154,588 | 83.3% | 2025-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $129,776 | $154,588 | — | 2014-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $37,500–$113,680† | $97,754† | $154,588 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $154,588 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $141,410 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean François Portaels worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean François Portaels work is $97,754. The median Jean François Portaels painting sells for $86,055 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Jean François Portaels painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean François Portaels painting is $86,055. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean François Portaels's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean François Portaels painting is $154,588.
What is Jean François Portaels's auction record?
Jean François Portaels's auction record is $154,588, set in 2006.
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