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# Jean Le Moal (1909–2009)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $5,403 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $5,661 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $3,566 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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 2026 for $5,545, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jean Le Moal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-le-moal (updated 2026-11-03).

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.