Jean Le Moal (1909–2009)
What is Jean Le Moal’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Jean Le Moal at 18 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,279 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,185–$12,549, n=6). The auction record is $32,315 for ORAGE (2021, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ORAGE, 1962 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "Jean le Moal | $32,315 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | L'Été, 1958 | Oil paint | $20,842 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | La Source, 1959 | Painting | $16,250 | Rago Arts | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Komposition, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $13,782 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1956 | Huile sur toile | $13,755 | Ader | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Abstract composition, 1958 | Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1958 lower right | $11,485 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1958 | Huile sur toile, signée et datée en bas à droite | $10,172 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Petit port, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $9,553 | Christophe Joron-Derem | May 2015 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1957 | Painting | $8,929 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | HIVER, 1956 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "Jean le Moal | $8,813 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $5,403 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $5,661 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $3,566 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Le Moal is a French artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $4,419. 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 Le Moal sold in 2025 for $8,929, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Le Moal on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Le Moal work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Le Moal work is $4,419.
The median Jean Le Moal painting sells for $5,406 across 37 lots.
The median Jean Le Moal work on paper sells for $1,724 across 8 lots.
The median Jean Le Moal print sells for $66 across 6 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 | 7 | $66†‡ | $485 | 85.7% | 2020-11-17 |
| Paintings | 44 | $5,406‡ | $32,315 | 84.1% | 2025-11-24 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,724†‡ | $5,692 | 80% | 2022-06-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,842 | $32,315 | — | 2022-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Le Moal's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $66 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (44 lots) median $5,406, record $32,315. A typical Jean Le Moal painting sells for around 82× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $20,842.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $3,005–$5,459‡ | $4,250‡ | $13,782 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $5,037–$9,817‡ | $5,859‡ | $16,250 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $1,315–$1,855†‡ | $1,577†‡ | $4,407 |
† 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 | 2021 | $32,315 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $20,842 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,692 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,407 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $485 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $106 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Le Moal worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Le Moal work is $4,419. The median Jean Le Moal painting sells for $5,406 across 37 lots. The median Jean Le Moal work on paper sells for $1,724 across 8 lots. The median Jean Le Moal print sells for $66 across 6 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 Le Moal painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Le Moal painting is $5,406. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean Le Moal's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Le Moal painting is $32,315.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Le Moal painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Le Moal painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,859, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Jean Le Moal painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Le Moal painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean Le Moal's auction record?
Jean Le Moal's auction record is $32,315, set in 2021.
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