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# Jean Lurçat (1892–1966)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 628 auction results for Jean Lurçat at 72 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,264 including buyer’s premium (middle half $482–$6,876, n=79). The auction record is $619,723 for Les Arlequins (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Arlequins, vers 1924 | Sycamore and tapestry (re-weaved) | $619,723 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Rug, circa 1930 | Hand-knotted wool | $64,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Le Jardin, le modèle conçu vers [1925], 1930 | Laines de couleur (colored wools) | $55,381 | Ader | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | Le jour et la nuit, 1926 | Oil paint | $55,110 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | PÊCHEUSE AU PANIER | Oil on panel | $45,596 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 6 | LA SYRIENNE, 1925 | Signée et datée en bas à gauche "lurçat | $45,223 | Artcurial | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | L'Algérienne, 1924 | Oil paint | $42,187 | Christie's | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | Paravent aux oiseaux, 1921 | Point de canevas | $41,395 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | paysage algerien, 1925 | Signée et datée à gauche "Lurçat | $41,307 | Artcurial | Jun 2016 |
| 10 | Important vase, 1960 | Glazed earthenware | $33,820 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 55 | $10,474 |
| Works on paper | 44 | $2,665 |
| Other | 266 | $2,388 |
| Sculpture | 41 | $450 |
| Prints | 22 | $320 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 137 | $5,127 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 98 | $2,987 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 139 | $1,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 628 results from 72 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Lurçat is a French artist with 879 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,956. 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 Lurçat is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,793; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Jean Lurçat works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jean Lurçat work worth?

Across 607 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Lurçat work is $1,956.

The median Jean Lurçat work on paper sells for $1,970 across 62 lots.

The median Jean Lurçat painting sells for $8,593 across 65 lots.

The median Jean Lurçat print sells for $189 across 48 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jean Lurçat work on papers typically sell for $944–$3,873 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Lurçat paintings typically sell for $7,538–$20,000 (the middle half of 31 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 | 69 | $189†‡ | $1,638 | 69.6% | 2026-10-02 |
| Paintings | 72 | $8,593†‡ | $55,110 | 90.3% | 2025-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $1,970†‡ | $18,788 | 79.5% | 2026-04-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,912 | $1,912 | 50% | 2004-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $27,367†‡ | $619,723 | — | 2026-04-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jean Lurçat's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (69 lots) median $189 with 69.6% sell-through. Paintings (72 lots) median $8,593, record $55,110. A typical Jean Lurçat painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $27,367.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $91–$309†‡ | $151†‡ | $513‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $89–$355†‡ | $158†‡ | $762 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $345–$642 | $537 | $1,638 |

† 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) | 22 | $3,078–$5,895†‡ | $4,054†‡ | $23,124 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $7,538–$20,000†‡ | $15,326†‡ | $45,596 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $15,982–$26,273† | $22,895† | $55,110 |

† 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) | 34 | $944–$3,873†‡ | $1,555†‡ | $15,535 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $885–$7,568† | $3,410† | $18,788 |

† 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 | 2014 | $55,110 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $45,596 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $18,788 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $15,535 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $1,912 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,638 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $856 |

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 Lurçat worth?

Across 607 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Lurçat work is $1,956. The median Jean Lurçat work on paper sells for $1,970 across 62 lots. The median Jean Lurçat painting sells for $8,593 across 65 lots. The median Jean Lurçat print sells for $189 across 48 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Lurçat work on papers typically sell for $944–$3,873 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Lurçat paintings typically sell for $7,538–$20,000 (the middle half of 31 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 Lurçat work on paper?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Lurçat work on paper is $1,970. 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 Lurçat's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Lurçat work on paper is $18,788.

### What is the average price of a Jean Lurçat painting?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Lurçat painting is $8,593. 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 Lurçat's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Lurçat painting is $55,110.

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

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Lurçat print is $189. 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 Lurçat's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Lurçat print is $1,638.

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

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Lurçat work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,555, 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 Jean Lurçat painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Lurçat painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,326, 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 Lurçat's auction record?

Jean Lurçat's auction record is $619,723, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.