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# Jean Jansem (1920–2013)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 371 auction results for Jean Jansem at 52 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $407–$7,632, n=27). The auction record is $67,000 for A la lisiere de la ville (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A la lisiere de la ville, 1975 | Oil paint | $67,000 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 2 | Couple | Oil on canvas | $57,379 | Tajan | Jan 2017 |
| 3 | Personnages de comédie au grand chapeau, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $55,122 | Tajan | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | NU SUR FOND ROUGE, 1920 | Huile sur toile | $51,452 | Osenat | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | Femmes sous le porche, 1972 | Oil paint | $49,000 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 6 | The Young Mother | Oil on canvas | $46,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 7 | Le petit plateau, 1920 | Oil paint | $44,650 | Christie's | May 2001 |
| 8 | La salle de repetition, 1920 | Oil paint | $37,500 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | La Danseuse | Oil on canvas | $34,840 | Tajan | May 2022 |
| 10 | Les âges de la vie, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $33,429 | Tajan | Jan 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 115 | $11,400 |
| Other | 44 | $2,360 |
| Works on paper | 41 | $2,038 |
| Prints | 36 | $302 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $20,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 116 | $2,932 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $2,588 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 371 results from 52 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Jansem is a French artist with 583 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,297. 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 Jansem sold in 2026 for $19,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Jean Jansem works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Jean Jansem work worth?

Across 350 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Jansem work is $3,297.

The median Jean Jansem painting sells for $10,253 across 136 lots.

The median Jean Jansem work on paper sells for $2,109 across 100 lots.

The median Jean Jansem print sells for $338 across 62 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Jansem work on papers typically sell for $1,534–$3,520 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Jansem paintings typically sell for $6,930–$17,500 (the middle half of 57 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 | 87 | $338†‡ | $12,119 | 71.3% | 2026-10-31 |
| Paintings | 180 | $10,253†‡ | $67,000 | 75.6% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 136 | $2,109†‡ | $17,045 | 73.5% | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,855† | $2,000 | 75% | 2024-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $40,944†‡ | $67,000 | — | 2022-06-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jean Jansem's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (87 lots) median $338 with 71.3% sell-through. Paintings (180 lots) median $10,253, record $67,000. A typical Jean Jansem painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $40,944.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $102–$555†‡ | $215†‡ | $12,119 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $150–$546†‡ | $316†‡ | $1,320 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $3,639–$6,900†‡ | $5,603†‡ | $14,247 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 57 | $6,930–$17,500†‡ | $11,024†‡ | $34,840 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $16,890–$46,570†‡ | $22,828†‡ | $67,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $646–$921†‡ | $713†‡ | $1,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $1,534–$3,520†‡ | $2,221†‡ | $17,045 |

† 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 | 2008 | $67,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $57,379 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $17,045 |
| Prints & Editions | 1991 | $12,119 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $10,478 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,315† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $2,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,855 |

† 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 Jean Jansem worth?

Across 350 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Jansem work is $3,297. The median Jean Jansem painting sells for $10,253 across 136 lots. The median Jean Jansem work on paper sells for $2,109 across 100 lots. The median Jean Jansem print sells for $338 across 62 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Jansem work on papers typically sell for $1,534–$3,520 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Jansem paintings typically sell for $6,930–$17,500 (the middle half of 57 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 Jansem painting?

Based on 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Jansem painting is $10,253. 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 Jansem's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Jansem painting is $67,000.

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

Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Jansem work on paper is $2,109. 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 Jansem's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Jansem work on paper is $17,045.

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

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Jansem print is $338. 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 Jansem's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Jansem print is $12,119.

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

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Jansem work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,221, 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 Jean Jansem painting?

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Jansem painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,024, 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 Jansem's auction record?

Jean Jansem's auction record is $67,000, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.