Jean (b. 1929)
Jean is a French artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $880. 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 sold in 2026 for $1,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean on OpeningBid →What is a Jean work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean work is $880.
The median Jean painting sells for $906 across 11 lots.
The median Jean work on paper sells for $189 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $906 | $3,375 | — | 2025-11-13 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $189† | $427 | 66.7% | 2020-03-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $783–$1,210 | $906 | $1,828 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,375 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,455 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $427 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $256 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean work is $880. The median Jean painting sells for $906 across 11 lots. The median Jean work on paper sells for $189 across 4 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 painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean painting is $906.
What is Jean's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean painting is $3,375.
What is Jean's auction record?
Jean's auction record is $3,375, set in 2021.
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