> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-helion-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# HÉLION Jean (1904–1987)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 187 auction results for HÉLION Jean at 25 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,074 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,213–$13,441, n=28). The auction record is $1,275,869 for Composition (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition, 1934 | Oil paint | $1,275,869 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | L'escalier, 1944 | Oil paint | $1,146,925 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Abstraction, 1939 | Oil on canvas | $514,000 | Phillips | May 2017 |
| 4 | Composition, 1930 | Huile sur toile | $465,365 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 5 | Fille au mannequin, 1944 | Huile sur toile | $432,665 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Equilibre, 1934 | Oil paint | $291,116 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | La Mannequinerie d'Or, 1950 | Oil paint | $267,945 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Composition abstraite, 1929 | Oil paint | $251,291 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 9 | Composition, 1936-1938 | Huile sur toile | $195,823 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 10 | La Citrouille à l'atelier, 1957-58 | Huile sur toile | $180,453 | Ader | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 59 | $11,692 |
| Other | 29 | $6,215 |
| Works on paper | 45 | $5,391 |
| Prints | 18 | $308 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $60,263 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $5,430 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 72 | $5,203 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 187 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


HÉLION Jean is a French artist with 283 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,391. 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 HÉLION Jean sold in 2026 for $7,982, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 HÉLION Jean works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a HÉLION Jean work worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HÉLION Jean work is $5,391.

The median HÉLION Jean work on paper sells for $4,972 across 72 lots.

The median HÉLION Jean painting sells for $9,938 across 73 lots.

The median HÉLION Jean print sells for $292 across 23 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) HÉLION Jean work on papers typically sell for $2,481–$10,277 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) HÉLION Jean paintings typically sell for $7,151–$74,555 (the middle half of 29 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 | 33 | $292† | $1,860 | 69.7% | 2025-12-05 |
| Paintings | 88 | $9,938† | $1.3M | 83% | 2026-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 90 | $4,972†‡ | $64,153 | 80% | 2026-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $279,530 | $1.3M | — | 2026-09-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

HÉLION Jean's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (33 lots) median $292 with 69.7% sell-through. Paintings (88 lots) median $9,938, record $1,275,869. A typical HÉLION Jean painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $279,530.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $133–$349† | $267† | $1,860 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $2,601–$7,513† | $3,985† | $465,365 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $7,151–$74,555† | $20,473† | $291,116 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $32,235–$180,453† | $57,088† | $1.3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $2,481–$10,277†‡ | $5,203†‡ | $64,153 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $3,150–$5,687† | $4,639† | $14,850 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $64,153 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $41,366 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,366† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 HÉLION Jean worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HÉLION Jean work is $5,391. The median HÉLION Jean work on paper sells for $4,972 across 72 lots. The median HÉLION Jean painting sells for $9,938 across 73 lots. The median HÉLION Jean print sells for $292 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) HÉLION Jean work on papers typically sell for $2,481–$10,277 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) HÉLION Jean paintings typically sell for $7,151–$74,555 (the middle half of 29 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 HÉLION Jean work on paper?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a HÉLION Jean work on paper is $4,972. 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 HÉLION Jean's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a HÉLION Jean work on paper is $64,153.

### What is the average price of a HÉLION Jean painting?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a HÉLION Jean painting is $9,938. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is HÉLION Jean's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a HÉLION Jean painting is $1,275,869.

### What is the average price of a HÉLION Jean print?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a HÉLION Jean print is $292. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a HÉLION Jean print is $1,860.

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

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small HÉLION Jean work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,203, 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 medium HÉLION Jean painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium HÉLION Jean painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,473, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

HÉLION Jean's auction record is $1,275,869, set in 2023.

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

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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.