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# Jean Welz (1900–1975)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $2,871 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $588 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

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## What is a Jean Welz work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Welz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-welz (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.