Jean Perzel (1892–1986)
What is Jean Perzel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 230 auction results for Jean Perzel at 28 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,033 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,207–$3,203, n=19). The auction record is $96,998 for Untitled (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, vers 1923 | Lead, chamarré glass and acid-etched glass | $96,998 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 2 | Lampadaire, le modèle 'N53', 1937 | Nickel plated brass and frosted glass | $58,970 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 3 | A PAIR OF FLOOR LAMPS, circa 1928 | Nickeled metal, frosted glass | $50,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | A PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE AND FROSTED AND CLEAR GLASS SCONCES, CIRCA 1930, 1930 | A Pair of Patinated Bronze and Frosted and Clear Glass Sconces, circa 1930 | $37,500 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 5 | Pair of Table Lamps, circa 1925, 1925 | Maccassar ebony, glass, patinated iron | $28,902 | Sotheby's | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | Horloge de table, pour Matford, vers 1937 | Glass | $25,738 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 7 | Model No. 22, 1892 | Leaded glass, Macassar ebony veneer | $25,400 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | PAIR OF APPLIQUES, CIRCA 1930, 1930 | Bronze | $21,479 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 9 | A Leaded Glass Chandelier, 1925 | Glass | $19,200 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Série Originale du Jubilé Ford pour la sortie de la vingt-cinq millionième automobile, 1937 | Nickel-plated steel structure with crowns and pinions, original glass sphere with lithograph | $28,045 | Ader | Jun 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 152 | $2,987 |
| Sculpture | 16 | $2,248 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $4,140 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $3,811 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $1,834 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 230 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Perzel is a French artist with 326 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,606. 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 Perzel sold in 2026 for $3,539, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 223 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Perzel work is $2,606.
The median Jean Perzel sculpture sells for $5,000 across 15 lots.
The median Jean Perzel painting sells for $3,432 across 1 lots.
The median Jean Perzel print sells for $28,045 across 1 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 | 1 | $28,045 | $28,045 | — | 2015-06-05 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,432 | $3,432 | — | 2025-01-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $5,000† | $37,500 | 83.3% | 2026-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $28,474† | $96,998 | — | 2026-03-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Jean Perzel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $28,045. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,432, record $3,432. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $28,474.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,906–$14,317† | $4,792† | $37,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $37,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $28,045 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $21,479 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,432 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Perzel worth?
Across 223 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Perzel work is $2,606. The median Jean Perzel sculpture sells for $5,000 across 15 lots. The median Jean Perzel painting sells for $3,432 across 1 lots. The median Jean Perzel print sells for $28,045 across 1 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 Perzel sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Perzel sculpture is $5,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean Perzel's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Perzel sculpture is $37,500.
What is Jean Perzel's auction record?
Jean Perzel's auction record is $96,998, set in 2025.
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