Jean Piaubert (1900–2002)
What is Jean Piaubert’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 110 auction results for Jean Piaubert at 22 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,702 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,007–$2,362, n=14). The auction record is $6,659 for Hylogénie (2012, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hylogénie, 1970 | Peinture, résine et sable sur bois | $6,659 | Ader | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | Adams IV; Sans titre, 1968 - 1971 | Oil paint | $5,929 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Tyr, 1959 - 1962 | Oil paint | $5,929 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | GENESE I, LE TEMPS DU SOIR, 1987 | Signé en bas à droite | $5,775 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 5 | Croisement d'instants, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $5,293 | Tajan | Apr 2014 |
| 6 | Cantique, 1961 | Technique mixte (huile, sable et cailloux) sur toile, signée en bas à droite, titrée et datée sur une ancienne étiquette d'exposition au revers | $5,111 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2026 |
| 7 | INDICES D'ATOME, 1977 | Mixed media, sand and resin on board | $4,809 | Artcurial | Mar 2010 |
| 8 | LES PORTES DE L'INVISIBLE ou ESPACE METAPHYSIQUE XIII, 1964 | Signé en bas à droite "Piaubert" | $4,573 | Artcurial | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Mai, 1960 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $4,041 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | Voie d'accès, 1986 | Technique mixte et sable | $3,842 | Ader | Nov 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $1,702 |
| Other | 26 | $1,322 |
| Prints | 9 | $148 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $3,817 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $597 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $404 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 110 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Piaubert is a French artist with 174 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $526. 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 Piaubert sold in 2026 for $2,352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Piaubert work is $526.
The median Jean Piaubert painting sells for $986 across 38 lots.
The median Jean Piaubert print sells for $132 across 14 lots.
The median Jean Piaubert work on paper sells for $229 across 6 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 | 22 | $132†‡ | $379 | 63.6% | 2026-09-04 |
| Paintings | 47 | $986†‡ | $7,894‡ | 80.9% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $229† | $1,854† | — | 2025-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $5,929‡ | $7,894‡ | — | 2026-03-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Piaubert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $132 with 63.6% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $986, record $7,894. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Jean Piaubert painting sells for around 7.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $5,929.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $102–$300†‡ | $166†‡ | $379 |
† 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) | 7 | $293–$511†‡ | $404†‡ | $880 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $505–$1,555†‡ | $878†‡ | $2,687 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,365–$5,293†‡ | $3,681†‡ | $7,894‡ |
† 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 | 2013 | $7,894‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,929 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,854† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $780† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $379 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $319‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Piaubert worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Piaubert work is $526. The median Jean Piaubert painting sells for $986 across 38 lots. The median Jean Piaubert print sells for $132 across 14 lots. The median Jean Piaubert work on paper sells for $229 across 6 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 Piaubert painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Piaubert painting is $986. 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 Piaubert's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Piaubert painting is $7,894. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Jean Piaubert print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Piaubert print is $132. 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 Piaubert's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Piaubert print is $379.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Piaubert painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Piaubert painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $878, 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 Piaubert's auction record?
Jean Piaubert's auction record is $7,894, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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