Jean Welz (1900–1975)
What is Jean Welz’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Jean Welz at 5 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $588 including buyer’s premium (middle half $441–$2,130, n=21). The auction record is $31,398 for Woman Reading at a Table (2009, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woman Reading at a Table, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $31,398 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2009 |
| 2 | Mirror, 1619 | Mirror | $16,854 | Phillips | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Portrait of a Woman, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $6,243 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 4 | Langeberg and Breede River, 1969 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $5,876 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 5 | Helena Williams, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $3,377 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Seated Nude | Oil on board | $2,364 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Geometric Study, 1939 | Pastel on paper | $2,130 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 8 | Pregnant Nude, 1945 | Oil on board | $1,948 | Roseberys London | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Carmen, 1962 | Charcoal and watercolour on paper | $1,616 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 10 | Still Life with Fruit, 1949 | Oil on board | $1,396 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $2,871 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $588 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,851 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $648 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Welz is an Austrian artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $992. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jean Welz sold in 2026 for $2,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Welz work is $992.
The median Jean Welz work on paper sells for $588 across 23 lots.
The median Jean Welz painting sells for $2,871 across 20 lots.
The median Jean Welz sculpture sells for $16,854 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $294 | $294 | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 22 | $2,871 | $31,398 | 90.9% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $588† | $2,130 | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $16,854 | $16,854 | — | 2025-11-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Jean Welz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $294. Paintings (22 lots) median $2,871, record $31,398. A typical Jean Welz painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,617–$12,333 | $4,626 | $31,398 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $367–$1,019† | $588† | $2,130 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $588–$992 | $588 | $1,673 |
† 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 | 2009 | $31,398 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $16,854 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $14,486 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,130 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,673 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $294 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Welz worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Welz work is $992. The median Jean Welz work on paper sells for $588 across 23 lots. The median Jean Welz painting sells for $2,871 across 20 lots. The median Jean Welz sculpture sells for $16,854 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Jean Welz work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Welz work on paper is $588. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean Welz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Welz work on paper is $2,130.
What is the average price of a Jean Welz painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Welz painting is $2,871.
What is Jean Welz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Welz painting is $31,398.
What is the average price of a small Jean Welz work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Welz work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean Welz's auction record?
Jean Welz's auction record is $31,398, set in 2009.
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