Jean-Jacques Sempe (b. 1932)
Jean-Jacques Sempe is an American artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $26,314. 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-Jacques Sempe sold in 2021 for $42,101, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Jacques Sempe work is $26,314.
The median Jean-Jacques Sempe work on paper sells for $27,066 across 48 lots.
The median Jean-Jacques Sempe print sells for $141 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Jacques Sempe work on papers typically sell for $17,291–$42,101 (the middle half of 27 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 | 3 | $141† | $141† | 33.3% | 2025-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $27,066‡ | $79,692 | — | 2026-03-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $57,889 | $79,692 | — | 2021-06-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $17,291–$42,101 | $24,058 | $54,130 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $25,133–$41,128 | $30,072 | $79,692 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $79,692 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $61,648 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $141† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean-Jacques Sempe worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Jacques Sempe work is $26,314. The median Jean-Jacques Sempe work on paper sells for $27,066 across 48 lots. The median Jean-Jacques Sempe print sells for $141 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Jacques Sempe work on papers typically sell for $17,291–$42,101 (the middle half of 27 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-Jacques Sempe work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Jacques Sempe work on paper is $27,066. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean-Jacques Sempe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Jacques Sempe work on paper is $79,692.
What is the average price of a small Jean-Jacques Sempe work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Jacques Sempe work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $24,058, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Jean-Jacques Sempe work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Jacques Sempe work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jean-Jacques Sempe's auction record?
Jean-Jacques Sempe's auction record is $79,692, set in 2021.
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