> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-moral · updated 2026-11-03

# Jean Moral (1906–1999)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Jean Moral at 6 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,666 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,542–$2,726, n=5). The auction record is $34,358 for Visage (2023, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visage, 1930 | Épreuve argentique d’époque, contrecollée sur carton | $34,358 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Bubi, 1930 | Épreuve argentique d’époque, contrecollée sur carton | $6,872 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | L’œil, 1930 | Épreuve argentique d’époque | $6,842 | Ader | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Photogramme [ficelle et tissu], 1925 | Épreuve argentique d’époque | $6,842 | Ader | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Photogramme, 1930 | Épreuve argentique d’époque | $5,772 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Photogramme [mains], 1930 | Épreuve argentique d’époque, contrecollée sur carton | $4,123 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Photogramme [Aiguilles et textile], 1930 | Épreuve argentique d’époque | $3,331 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Gabrielle Chanel sortant du 31 rue Cambon. Paris, 1939, 1939 | Épreuve argentique d’époque sur papier Agfa-Brovira | $2,749 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Sans titre [Visage], 1929 | Épreuve argentique d’époque contrecollée sur carton | $2,726 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Juliette riant (solarisation et négatif), 1930 | Deux (2) épreuves argentiques d’époque, dont une sur papier Agfa-Brovira | $2,474 | Ader | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $4,123 |
| Photographs | 28 | $1,443 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $1,514 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Moral is a French artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,514. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jean Moral is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,863; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Moral work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Moral work is $1,514.

The median Jean Moral photograph sells for $1,596 across 34 lots.

The median Jean Moral print sells for $546 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jean Moral photographs typically sell for $1,237–$2,663 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $546 | $550 | — | 2020-10-13 |
| Photography | 36 | $1,596‡ | $34,358 | 94.4% | 2025-11-15 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,237–$2,663‡ | $1,596‡ | $34,358 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $34,358 |
| Photography | 2023 | $6,872 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $541 |

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 Moral worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Moral work is $1,514. The median Jean Moral photograph sells for $1,596 across 34 lots. The median Jean Moral print sells for $546 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Moral photographs typically sell for $1,237–$2,663 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Jean Moral photograph?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Moral photograph is $1,596. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jean Moral's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Moral photograph is $34,358.

### What is the average price of a small Jean Moral photograph?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Moral photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,596, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jean Moral's auction record?

Jean Moral's auction record is $34,358, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jean Moral auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-moral (updated 2026-11-03).

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.