Jean Genet (1910–1986)
Jean Genet is a French artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,471. 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 Genet is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,747; 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 Genet on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Genet work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Genet work is $1,471.
The median Jean Genet print sells for $1,572 across 4 lots.
The median Jean Genet work on paper sells for $274 across 3 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 | 4 | $1,572‡ | $9,375 | — | 2026-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $274 | $16,250 | — | 2025-03-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $16,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $9,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,747‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $274 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Genet worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Genet work is $1,471. The median Jean Genet print sells for $1,572 across 4 lots. The median Jean Genet work on paper sells for $274 across 3 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 Jean Genet's auction record?
Jean Genet's auction record is $16,250, set in 2024.
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