Jean Puiforcat (1897–1945)
What is Jean Puiforcat’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 auction results for Jean Puiforcat at 18 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,116 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,279–$31,382, n=33). The auction record is $321,211 for Vase, modèle 8461 (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vase, modèle 8461, circa 1930 | Silver | $321,211 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 2 | Hossegor, 1931 | Silver and ivory | $189,367 | Christie's | May 1999 |
| 3 | Set of three bottles and one box, 1930 | Lacquer | $142,761 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 4 | Tureen, 1925 | Silver | $107,100 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Ménagère Cannes, 1939 | Silver | $107,070 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 6 | Hossegor, circa 1930 | Solid silver (925 °/°°) | $97,275 | Tajan | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Ménagère 'Cannes', circa 1928 | Stainless steel | $95,568 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Deauville, 1937 | Silver | $82,157 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Biarritz, 1924 | Silver | $81,900 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Ménagère "Monaco", 1925 | Silver | $69,570 | Artcurial | May 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 107 | $13,709 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $12,634 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $6,504 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Puiforcat is a French artist with 144 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $12,580. 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 Puiforcat sold in 2026 for $30,157, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Puiforcat on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Puiforcat work worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Puiforcat work is $12,580.
The median Jean Puiforcat sculpture sells for $28,698 across 8 lots.
The median Jean Puiforcat photograph sells for $4,279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $28,698 | $65,000 | 80% | 2021-11-09 |
| Photography | 4 | $4,279 | $42,790 | — | 2025-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $111,822 | $321,211 | — | 2025-05-20 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $18,750–$42,510 | $25,627 | $65,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $65,000 |
| Photography | 2025 | $42,790 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $42,510 |
| Photography | 2025 | $4,279 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Puiforcat worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Puiforcat work is $12,580. The median Jean Puiforcat sculpture sells for $28,698 across 8 lots. The median Jean Puiforcat photograph sells for $4,279 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 Jean Puiforcat's auction record?
Jean Puiforcat's auction record is $321,211, set in 2025.
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