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# FORAIN Jean-Louis (1852–1931)

## What is FORAIN Jean-Louis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 188 auction results for FORAIN Jean-Louis at 43 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,212 including buyer’s premium (middle half $545–$9,780, n=28). The auction record is $1,692,500 for La femme aux affiches (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La femme aux affiches, 1880 | Oil paint | $1,692,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Champ de courses, 1895 | Pastel, gouache, watercolour and black Conté crayon on paper laid down on canvas | $195,221 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Sortie des Folies Bergère, 1852 | Gouache, pastel and charcoal on paper laid down on canvas | $187,175 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | AU RESTAURANT | — | $119,581 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | AU BAL MASQUÉ | — | $114,798 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | ÉLÉGANTE SUR LA PLAGE | Oil on panel | $107,623 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 7 | UNE NUIT CHEZ MAXIM'S | Oil on canvas | $95,665 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | Au café, 1852 | Ink | $90,000 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Le Carnet de Bal, 1931 | Pastel sur papier bleu gris marouflé sur toile | $54,239 | Artcurial | Apr 2013 |
| 10 | L'Effet de brume en gare, 1884 | Oil on wood | $52,726 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $10,613 |
| Works on paper | 45 | $849 |
| Other | 45 | $706 |
| Prints | 20 | $270 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $12,896 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 92 | $609 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 188 results from 43 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


FORAIN Jean-Louis is a French artist with 315 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $919. 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 FORAIN Jean-Louis sold in 2026 for $18,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 FORAIN Jean-Louis works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a FORAIN Jean-Louis work worth?

Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FORAIN Jean-Louis work is $919.

The median FORAIN Jean-Louis work on paper sells for $706 across 99 lots.

The median FORAIN Jean-Louis painting sells for $6,149 across 36 lots.

The median FORAIN Jean-Louis print sells for $303 across 26 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) FORAIN Jean-Louis work on papers typically sell for $415–$1,190 (the middle half of 84 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) FORAIN Jean-Louis paintings typically sell for $4,908–$26,676 (the middle half of 21 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 | 43 | $303†‡ | $2,375 | 60.5% | 2026-03-27 |
| Paintings | 53 | $6,149‡ | $1.7M | 67.9% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 133 | $706†‡ | $195,221 | 74.4% | 2026-07-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $111,211 | $1.7M | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

FORAIN Jean-Louis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (43 lots) median $303 with 60.5% sell-through. Paintings (53 lots) median $6,149, record $1,692,500. A typical FORAIN Jean-Louis painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $111,211.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $142–$419†‡ | $246†‡ | $500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $59–$809† | $244† | $843 |

† 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) | 13 | $1,662–$5,993 | $5,500 | $39,044 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $4,908–$26,676‡ | $12,378‡ | $1.7M |

‡ 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) | 84 | $415–$1,190†‡ | $673†‡ | $90,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $791–$21,485† | $13,415† | $195,221 |

† 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 | 2018 | $1.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $195,221 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $90,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $52,726 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $2,200 |

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 FORAIN Jean-Louis worth?

Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FORAIN Jean-Louis work is $919. The median FORAIN Jean-Louis work on paper sells for $706 across 99 lots. The median FORAIN Jean-Louis painting sells for $6,149 across 36 lots. The median FORAIN Jean-Louis print sells for $303 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) FORAIN Jean-Louis work on papers typically sell for $415–$1,190 (the middle half of 84 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) FORAIN Jean-Louis paintings typically sell for $4,908–$26,676 (the middle half of 21 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 FORAIN Jean-Louis work on paper?

Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FORAIN Jean-Louis work on paper is $706. 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 FORAIN Jean-Louis's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a FORAIN Jean-Louis work on paper is $195,221.

### What is the average price of a FORAIN Jean-Louis painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FORAIN Jean-Louis painting is $6,149. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is FORAIN Jean-Louis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a FORAIN Jean-Louis painting is $1,692,500.

### What is the average price of a FORAIN Jean-Louis print?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FORAIN Jean-Louis print is $303. 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 FORAIN Jean-Louis's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a FORAIN Jean-Louis print is $2,375.

### What is the average price of a small FORAIN Jean-Louis work on paper?

Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a small FORAIN Jean-Louis work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $673, 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 FORAIN Jean-Louis painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium FORAIN Jean-Louis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,378, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is FORAIN Jean-Louis's auction record?

FORAIN Jean-Louis's auction record is $1,692,500, set in 2018.

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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.