Jean Miotte (1926–2016)
What is Jean Miotte’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 542 auction results for Jean Miotte at 52 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,986 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,216–$6,946, n=28). The auction record is $171,408 for Untitled (2022, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Céramique émaillée à décor polychrome | $171,408 | Artcurial | May 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $68,580 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2011 |
| 3 | Bruit coupable, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $68,413 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2009 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $49,928 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $40,328 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2012 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1963 | Oil on canvas | $39,844 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Muse | Ceramics | $37,500 | Phillips | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $37,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $36,660 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled | Huile sur toile | $36,359 | Tajan | May 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 185 | $9,287 |
| Other | 37 | $1,768 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $1,321 |
| Prints | 56 | $281 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 61 | $12,345 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 175 | $3,842 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $535 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 542 results from 52 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Miotte is a French artist with 763 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,035. 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 Miotte sold in 2026 for $15,393, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 536 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Miotte work is $3,035.
The median Jean Miotte painting sells for $7,135 across 276 lots.
The median Jean Miotte print sells for $267 across 98 lots.
The median Jean Miotte work on paper sells for $954 across 64 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Miotte paintings typically sell for $3,349–$9,469 (the middle half of 168 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Miotte prints typically sell for $170–$392 (the middle half of 82 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 | 115 | $267†‡ | $13,269 | 85.2% | 2026-08-26 |
| Paintings | 342 | $7,135†‡ | $68,580 | 80.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $954†‡ | $3,698 | 97% | 2026-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $4,361† | $13,848† | — | 2018-10-23 |
| Photography | 2 | $280† | $410† | — | 2023-11-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $31,646‡ | $171,408 | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Miotte's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (115 lots) median $267 with 85.2% sell-through. Paintings (342 lots) median $7,135, record $68,580. A typical Jean Miotte painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $31,646.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $230–$475†‡ | $278†‡ | $738 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $170–$392†‡ | $238†‡ | $2,366 |
† 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) | 20 | $845–$2,461†‡ | $1,542†‡ | $6,058‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 168 | $3,349–$9,469†‡ | $5,892†‡ | $30,528 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 66 | $9,280–$17,536†‡ | $12,328†‡ | $68,580 |
† 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 | $417–$863†‡ | $584†‡ | $1,434 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $662–$1,355†‡ | $1,124†‡ | $3,698 |
† 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 | 2011 | $68,580 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $68,413 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $13,848† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $13,269 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $9,366 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $5,196 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,698 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,926 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Miotte worth?
Across 536 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Miotte work is $3,035. The median Jean Miotte painting sells for $7,135 across 276 lots. The median Jean Miotte print sells for $267 across 98 lots. The median Jean Miotte work on paper sells for $954 across 64 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Miotte paintings typically sell for $3,349–$9,469 (the middle half of 168 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Miotte prints typically sell for $170–$392 (the middle half of 82 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 Miotte painting?
Based on 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Miotte painting is $7,135. 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 Miotte's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Miotte painting is $68,580.
What is the average price of a Jean Miotte print?
Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Miotte print is $267. 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 Miotte's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Miotte print is $13,269.
What is the average price of a Jean Miotte work on paper?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Miotte work on paper is $954. 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 Miotte's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Miotte work on paper is $3,698.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Miotte painting?
Based on 168 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Miotte painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,892, 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 Miotte print?
Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Miotte print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $238, 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 Miotte's auction record?
Jean Miotte's auction record is $171,408, set in 2022.
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