Jean Pougny (1892–1956)
What is Jean Pougny’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for Jean Pougny at 28 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,819 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,988–$5,258, n=6). The auction record is $52,960 for Personnages dans le jardin (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Personnages dans le jardin, 1953 | Oil paint | $52,960 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 2 | Rue Petrozavodskaya à Petrograd, 1892 | Paper | $46,624 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 3 | Scène de boulevard, 1894 | Oil paint | $35,850 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 4 | Landscape with houses | — | $35,811 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Arlequin au masque, vers 1944-45 | Huile sur toile | $33,562 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 6 | INTERIEUR, 1949 | Signée en bas à droite | $28,774 | Artcurial | Oct 2008 |
| 7 | Au bord de la mer, 1953 | Oil paint | $22,713 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 8 | Bateau sur le Quai | — | $21,600 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 9 | FEMME DANS UN FAUTEUIL A L'ATELIER, 1938 | Signée en haut à droite | $19,769 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| 10 | Composition, 1892 | Ink | $18,726 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $9,378 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 36 | $4,493 |
| Prints | 9 | $341 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $4,235 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $4,079 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Pougny is a Russian artist with 164 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,352. 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 Pougny sold in 2026 for $5,638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Pougny work is $3,352.
The median Jean Pougny painting sells for $4,375 across 47 lots.
The median Jean Pougny print sells for $280 across 17 lots.
The median Jean Pougny work on paper sells for $773 across 13 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean Pougny paintings typically sell for $2,790–$10,763 (the middle half of 36 sold 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 | 29 | $280†‡ | $1,203 | 58.6% | 2023-05-12 |
| Paintings | 58 | $4,375†‡ | $35,850 | 81% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $773†‡ | $52,960 | 46.4% | 2019-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $35,850 | $52,960 | — | 2018-02-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Pougny's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $280 with 58.6% sell-through. Paintings (58 lots) median $4,375, record $35,850. A typical Jean Pougny painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $35,850.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $156–$577†‡ | $349†‡ | $1,203 |
† 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) | 36 | $2,790–$10,763†‡ | $4,098†‡ | $33,562 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,787–$7,606‡ | $5,638‡ | $35,850 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $574–$11,830†‡ | $773†‡ | $52,960 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $52,960 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $46,624 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $35,850 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $33,562 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,203 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $991† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Pougny worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Pougny work is $3,352. The median Jean Pougny painting sells for $4,375 across 47 lots. The median Jean Pougny print sells for $280 across 17 lots. The median Jean Pougny work on paper sells for $773 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Pougny paintings typically sell for $2,790–$10,763 (the middle half of 36 sold 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 Pougny painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Pougny painting is $4,375. 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 Pougny's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Pougny painting is $35,850.
What is the average price of a Jean Pougny print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Pougny print is $280. 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 Pougny's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Pougny print is $1,203.
What is the average price of a Jean Pougny work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Pougny work on paper is $773. 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 Pougny's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Pougny work on paper is $52,960.
What is the average price of a small Jean Pougny painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Pougny painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,098, 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 the average price of a small Jean Pougny print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Pougny print (small (under 50 cm)) is $349, 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 Pougny's auction record?
Jean Pougny's auction record is $52,960, set in 2008.
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