Jean Lurcat (1892–1966)
Jean Lurcat is a French artist with 178 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,371. 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 Lurcat sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,553 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Lurcat work is $1,371.
The median Jean Lurcat print sells for $289 across 19 lots.
The median Jean Lurcat work on paper sells for $1,166 across 21 lots.
The median Jean Lurcat painting sells for $9,169 across 17 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 | 31 | $289†‡ | $11,501 | 61.3% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 19 | $9,169‡ | $100,564 | 89.5% | 2025-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,166†‡ | $21,328 | — | 2025-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $35,242‡ | $100,564 | — | 2024-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Lurcat's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $289 with 61.3% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $9,169, record $100,564. A typical Jean Lurcat painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $35,242.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,799–$7,969‡ | $4,254‡ | $9,169 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $16,686–$36,453‡ | $27,845‡ | $100,564 |
‡ 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) | 17 | $786–$1,631†‡ | $1,255†‡ | $21,328 |
† 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 | $100,564 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $65,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $21,328 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $11,501 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $8,014 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,055‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Lurcat worth?
Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Lurcat work is $1,371. The median Jean Lurcat print sells for $289 across 19 lots. The median Jean Lurcat work on paper sells for $1,166 across 21 lots. The median Jean Lurcat painting sells for $9,169 across 17 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 Lurcat print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Lurcat print is $289. 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 Lurcat's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Lurcat print is $11,501.
What is the average price of a Jean Lurcat work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Lurcat work on paper is $1,166. 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 Lurcat's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Lurcat work on paper is $21,328.
What is the average price of a Jean Lurcat painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Lurcat painting is $9,169. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean Lurcat's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Lurcat painting is $100,564.
What is the average price of a small Jean Lurcat work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Lurcat work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,255, 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 Lurcat's auction record?
Jean Lurcat's auction record is $100,564, set in 2008.
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