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# Jean Cocteau (1889–1963)

Jean Cocteau is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $9,438.

A work by Jean Cocteau sold in 2026 for $9,798, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Cocteau work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Cocteau work is $9,438.

The median Jean Cocteau print sells for $4,824 across 1 lots.

The median Jean Cocteau work on paper sells for $12,059 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $4,824 | $4,824 | — | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $12,059 | $12,059 | — | 2026-06-24 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $12,059 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,824 |

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 Cocteau worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Cocteau work is $9,438. The median Jean Cocteau print sells for $4,824 across 1 lots. The median Jean Cocteau work on paper sells for $12,059 across 1 lots.

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

Jean Cocteau's auction record is $12,862, set in 2025.

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

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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.