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# Jean Leppien (1910–1991)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 153 auction results for Jean Leppien at 27 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $182 including buyer’s premium (middle half $159–$4,110, n=18). The auction record is $35,411 for COMPOSITION, LXXXVI (2008, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COMPOSITION, LXXXVI, 1949 | Signé et daté " | $35,411 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | LXVIII, 1949 | Signée et datée en bas à gauche | $25,585 | Artcurial | Dec 2011 |
| 3 | 5/86 XXIII, 1986 | Öl auf Leinwand | $18,164 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Komposition, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $18,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 5 | 7/50 LXXXVI, 1950 | Öl auf Hartfaserplatte | $15,136 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | 9/53 LXXXV, 1953 | Öl auf Hartfaserplatte | $15,136 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Du Vert au Rouge „6/55 LVI“, circa 1955 | Oil on fibreboard | $14,727 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Tapis volants („6/53 LXV“), circa 1953 | Oil on fibreboard | $13,800 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | 5/73 XVI. UFO blanc-turquoise-noir sur gris foncé, 1973 | Öl auf Leinwand | $13,623 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | 7/50 LXXXVII, 1950 | Öl auf Hartfaserplatte | $12,866 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $6,057 |
| Other | 24 | $3,630 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $927 |
| Prints | 16 | $159 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $5,278 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $949 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 153 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Leppien is a German artist with 213 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,388. 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 Leppien sold in 2026 for $10,451, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Leppien work worth?

Across 152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Leppien work is $3,388.

The median Jean Leppien painting sells for $6,049 across 80 lots.

The median Jean Leppien print sells for $159 across 21 lots.

The median Jean Leppien work on paper sells for $1,110 across 22 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Leppien paintings typically sell for $4,221–$10,242 (the middle half of 54 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 | 27 | $159†‡ | $682 | 77.8% | 2026-06-09 |
| Paintings | 96 | $6,049†‡ | $27,972‡ | 83.3% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $1,110†‡ | $4,479 | 91.7% | 2023-11-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $18,082‡ | $35,411 | — | 2023-11-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jean Leppien's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $159 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (96 lots) median $6,049, record $27,972. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Jean Leppien painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $18,082.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $134–$182†‡ | $159†‡ | $530 |

† 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) | 17 | $1,898–$5,006†‡ | $2,694†‡ | $10,596 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $4,221–$10,242†‡ | $6,791†‡ | $18,164 |

† 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) | 16 | $948–$1,892‡ | $1,089‡ | $3,027 |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $27,972‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $18,164 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,479 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,718 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $682 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $530 |

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

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 Leppien worth?

Across 152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Leppien work is $3,388. The median Jean Leppien painting sells for $6,049 across 80 lots. The median Jean Leppien print sells for $159 across 21 lots. The median Jean Leppien work on paper sells for $1,110 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Leppien paintings typically sell for $4,221–$10,242 (the middle half of 54 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 Leppien painting?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Leppien painting is $6,049. 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 Leppien's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Leppien painting is $27,972. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Leppien print is $159. 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 Leppien's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Leppien print is $682.

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

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Leppien work on paper is $1,110. 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 Leppien's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Leppien work on paper is $4,479.

### What is the average price of a medium Jean Leppien painting?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Leppien painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,791, 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 small Jean Leppien painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Leppien painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,694, 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 Leppien's auction record?

Jean Leppien's auction record is $35,411, 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.