Jean Painlevé (1902–1989)
Jean Painlevé is a French artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $4,362. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jean Painlevé sold in 2021 for $6,001, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Painlevé on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Painlevé work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Painlevé work is $4,362.
The median Jean Painlevé photograph sells for $4,512 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 7 | $4,512‡ | $13,630 | 85.7% | 2025-12-11 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $3,953–$5,666‡ | $4,512‡ | $13,630 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $13,630 |
| Photography | 2021 | $6,001 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Painlevé worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Painlevé work is $4,362. The median Jean Painlevé photograph sells for $4,512 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jean Painlevé's auction record?
Jean Painlevé's auction record is $13,630, set in 2016.
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