Jean Cocteau Gouaches: Value & Auction Prices
1889–1963
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Jean Cocteau gouaches have appeared at auction 9 times in ArtSell’s records between 2011 and 2025; 8 sold, a sell-through rate of 89%. Half of the priced sales fell between $2.6kSign up free to see and $10.7kSign up free to see, with a median of $4.8kSign up free to see. Judith et Holophern, 1948-1949 holds the top price on file: $179kSign up free to see at Vermot et Associés (August 2020). Most results come from Artcurial (2), Ader (2) and Dreweatts (1).
Jean Cocteau gouaches prices at a glance
- Auction results
- 9 2011–2025
- Price range
- $500–$179kSign up free to see
- Median price
- $4.8kSign up free to see 8 sold
- Most recent sale
- $5.4kSign up free to see Feb 2021, Bonhams
- Record sale
- $179kSign up free to see 2020, Vermot et Associés
Recent sales: Clown au chapeau rouge · Judith et Holophern, 1948-1949 · Modèle de la robe de Marie Bell dans le rôle d…
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Jean Cocteau gouaches: key figures
- Auction results
- 9
- Sold rate
- 89%
- Active at auction
- 2011–2025
- Median price
- $4.8kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $179kSign up free to see Judith et Holophern, 1948-1949, Vermot et Associés, Aug 2020
Top auction houses: Artcurial (2), Ader (2), Dreweatts (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
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All gouaches results
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000
- Clown au chapeau rouge, circa 1960$5,355≈ £3,914≈ €4,464Sign up free to see
- €151,200≈ $179,142≈ £137,516Sign up free to see
- €3,840≈ $4,237≈ £3,308Sign up free to see
- Baigneur, 1954€1,500≈ $1,689≈ £1,345Sign up free to see
- €8,320≈ $9,640≈ £7,288Sign up free to see
- Principauté de Monaco, 1959€11,875≈ $13,839≈ £10,494Sign up free to see
- €2,040≈ $2,882≈ £1,783Sign up free to see
- $500≈ £309≈ €363Sign up free to see
Questions about Jean Cocteau gouaches
How much is a Jean Cocteau gouache worth?
Jean Cocteau gouaches in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $500 and $179,142, with a median of $4,796; half of the 8 priced sales were between $2,584 and $10,690. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
What is the most expensive Jean Cocteau gouache sold at auction?
The highest price recorded is $179,142 for “Judith et Holophern, 1948-1949”, sold at Vermot et Associés in August 2020.
How much do Jean Cocteau gouaches sell for?
Over the whole record (2011–2025) the median is $4,796.
How often do Jean Cocteau gouaches sell at auction?
89% of the 9 gouaches offered at auction in our records sold.
Where are Jean Cocteau gouaches sold?
Most of the 9 recorded results come from Artcurial (2), Ader (2), Dreweatts (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.
How can I sell a Jean Cocteau gouache?
Send a few photos for a free auction estimate: a specialist reviews it and replies by email, with no obligation to sell.
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