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# Jean Rets (1910–1998)

## What is Jean Rets’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Jean Rets at 12 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,755 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,997–$8,107, n=5). The auction record is $30,273 for Lahor (2020, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lahor | Painting | $30,273 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1950 | Painting | $28,471 | PIASA | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Bylicon, acrylic on canvas, 1982 | Acrylic on canvas | $10,885 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Dovski, 1974 | Painting | $8,107 | PIASA | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Araan, oil on canvas, 1910 | Oil on canvas | $7,705 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Tolma, 1979 | Oil paint | $6,755 | PIASA | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | Dovski, 1974 | Wool | $6,250 | Rago Arts | May 2019 |
| 8 | Composition | Aquarelle | $5,259 | Ader | Mar 2020 |
| 9 | COMPOSITION, 1910 | Aquarelle et gouache | $3,851 | Osenat | Mar 2019 |
| 10 | Untitled | Gouache on card | $3,734 | Kunsthaus Lempertz — Brussels | Dec 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $6,755 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $3,792 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Rets is a French artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $5,408. 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 Rets is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,474; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jean Rets work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jean Rets work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Rets work is $5,408.

The median Jean Rets painting sells for $7,882 across 34 lots.

The median Jean Rets work on paper sells for $2,511 across 16 lots.

The median Jean Rets print sells for $428 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Rets paintings typically sell for $4,575–$10,012 (the middle half of 22 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 | 4 | $428† | $500† | — | 2019-11-17 |
| Paintings | 39 | $7,882† | $37,917† | 87.2% | 2026-01-21 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $2,511† | $18,484† | 88.9% | 2024-01-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $8,366† | $8,366† | 50% | 2016-05-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $29,372† | $37,917† | — | 2026-01-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Jean Rets's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $428. Paintings (39 lots) median $7,882, record $37,917. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $37,917 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Jean Rets painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $29,372.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $4,575–$10,012† | $7,529† | $37,917† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $7,103–$22,073† | $16,184† | $24,193† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,450–$2,712† | $2,163† | $3,594† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,137–$3,966† | $3,792† | $18,484† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $37,917† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $30,272 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $18,484† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $8,366† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,005† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $435† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Jean Rets worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Rets work is $5,408. The median Jean Rets painting sells for $7,882 across 34 lots. The median Jean Rets work on paper sells for $2,511 across 16 lots. The median Jean Rets print sells for $428 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Rets paintings typically sell for $4,575–$10,012 (the middle half of 22 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 Rets painting?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Rets painting is $7,882. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jean Rets's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Rets painting is $37,917. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $37,917 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Jean Rets work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Rets work on paper is $2,511. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jean Rets's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Rets work on paper is $18,484. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $18,484 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Jean Rets painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Rets painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,529, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Jean Rets painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jean Rets painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $16,184, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jean Rets's auction record?

Jean Rets's auction record is $37,917, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $37,917 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jean Rets auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-rets (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.