> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-frelaut · updated 2026-11-02

# Jean Frélaut (1879–1954)

## What is Jean Frélaut’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Jean Frélaut at 7 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $53 including buyer’s premium (middle half $45–$153, n=6). The auction record is $2,488 for Janvier, ou Nuit d’hiver (2022, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janvier, ou Nuit d’hiver, 1932 | Pointe sèche | $2,488 | Ader | Feb 2022 |
| 2 | Baie de Locmariaquer, 1945-1946 | Pointe sèche et burin | $497 | Ader | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | Mériadec, ciel nuageux, 1922 | Lavis d’encre de Chine, aquarelle et mine de plomb sur vélin blanc | $492 | Ader | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Paysage avec ferme à l'horizon | Aquarelle, fusain et mine de plomb sur vélin | $478 | Ader | May 2014 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atelier de graveur, 1928 | Lithographie | $878 | Ader | Feb 2022 |
| 2 | Villages, 1934 | Pointe sèche | $858 | Ader | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | Le Graveur, 1930 | Pointe sèche et burin | $732 | Ader | Feb 2022 |
| 4 | La Chapelle basse ; Le Couvreur ; Le Laboureur devant sa ferme ; La Petite baie ; L’Entrée du village, 1922-1923 | Eau-forte et pointe sèche | $616 | Ader | May 2016 |
| 5 | Chapelle de Saint-Avé ; L’Auberge de l’étang ; Ferme de Béléan ; Ma chaumière ; Soir d’orage, 1904-1914 | Eau-forte et pointe sèche | $560 | Ader | May 2016 |
| 6 | La Rade, ou Baie de Locmariaquer, 1913 | Eau-forte | $468 | Ader | Feb 2022 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 32 | $342 |
| Prints | 25 | $233 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $291 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $285 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Frélaut is a French artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $266. 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 Frélaut sold in 2025 for $454, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Frélaut work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Frélaut work is $266.

The median Jean Frélaut print sells for $299 across 41 lots.

The median Jean Frélaut work on paper sells for $262 across 17 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jean Frélaut prints typically sell for $208–$380 (the middle half of 30 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 | 42 | $299 | $2,488 | 97.6% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $262 | $492 | 94.4% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $868 | $2,488 | — | 2022-02-09 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $208–$380 | $284 | $858 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $220–$461 | $285 | $2,488 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $215–$394 | $262 | $492 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,488 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $878 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $492 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $478 |

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 Frélaut worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Frélaut work is $266. The median Jean Frélaut print sells for $299 across 41 lots. The median Jean Frélaut work on paper sells for $262 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Frélaut prints typically sell for $208–$380 (the middle half of 30 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 Frélaut print?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Frélaut print is $299.

### What is Jean Frélaut's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Frélaut print is $2,488.

### What is the average price of a Jean Frélaut work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Frélaut work on paper is $262.

### What is Jean Frélaut's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Frélaut work on paper is $492.

### What is the average price of a small Jean Frélaut print?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Frélaut print (small (under 50 cm)) is $284, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Jean Frélaut work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Frélaut work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $262, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Jean Frélaut's auction record?

Jean Frélaut's auction record is $2,488, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jean Frélaut auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-frelaut (updated 2026-11-02).

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.