Jean Gorin (1899–1981)
What is Jean Gorin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Jean Gorin at 21 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $287 including buyer’s premium (middle half $252–$378, n=9). The auction record is $48,535 for Composition (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition, 1953 | Oil on card, in artist's frame | $48,535 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | Composition No. 7, 1961 | Oil paint | $41,949 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | Composition n°1, 1962 | Oil paint | $32,595 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Composition No. 36, 1960 | Enamel | $28,750 | Wright | Apr 2010 |
| 5 | Composition No. 7, 1961 | Enamel | $28,750 | Wright | Apr 2010 |
| 6 | Composition Spatio-Temporelle Multivisuelle No. 37 | Acrylic and wood relief | $28,643 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 7 | Composition spatio-temporelle multivisuelle n°124, 1975 | Sculpture | $28,150 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Relief Spatio-Temporel No. 15, 1965 | Enamel | $13,970 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 9 | Composition-Ciné-Temporelle. Nr. 74, 1970 | Acrylic on wood | $11,918 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Composition No. 109, 1973 | Oil paint | $11,341 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $20,334 |
| Other | 7 | $4,593 |
| Prints | 15 | $370 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $625 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Gorin is a French artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $625. 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 Gorin sold in 2025 for $28,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Gorin work is $625.
The median Jean Gorin print sells for $282 across 23 lots.
The median Jean Gorin painting sells for $28,750 across 8 lots.
The median Jean Gorin sculpture sells for $28,150 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Gorin prints typically sell for $191–$425 (the middle half of 22 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 | 26 | $282†‡ | $756 | 88.5% | 2026-07-17 |
| Paintings | 8 | $28,750 | $48,535 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $6,525 | $7,250 | — | 2011-05-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $28,150 | $28,643 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $41,949 | $48,535 | — | 2025-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Gorin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $282 with 88.5% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $28,750, record $48,535. A typical Jean Gorin painting sells for around 102× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $41,949.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $191–$425†‡ | $284†‡ | $756 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $10,937–$28,750 | $20,334 | $48,535 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $48,535 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $32,595 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $28,643 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $28,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $7,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $5,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $756 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Gorin worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Gorin work is $625. The median Jean Gorin print sells for $282 across 23 lots. The median Jean Gorin painting sells for $28,750 across 8 lots. The median Jean Gorin sculpture sells for $28,150 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Gorin prints typically sell for $191–$425 (the middle half of 22 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 Gorin print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Gorin print is $282. 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 Gorin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Gorin print is $756.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Gorin print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Gorin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $284, 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 Gorin's auction record?
Jean Gorin's auction record is $48,535, set in 2017.
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