Jean Dufy

French · 1888–1964 · Painter

Jean Dufy was a French painter of Parisian society, country scenes, circuses, horse races, theatrical productions, and orchestras. His work was exhibited in museums and… (Wikipedia)

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108lots offered2003–2026years recorded82%sold (81)$15kSign up free to seemedian price

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(French 1888-1964)Bonhams · Nov 2006$111,500≈ £58,796≈ €87,382Sign up to see
L'Écuyere au Cirque MedranoKetterer Kunst · Dec 2007€43,200≈ $63,590≈ £31,207Sign up to see
Calèche et cavaliersLempertz · Jun 2007€42,840≈ $57,560≈ £28,945Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 99 auction results for Jean Dufy between 2003 and 2026, of which 81 sold (82%). A further 9 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $175Sign up free to see to $112kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $112kSign up free to see for (French 1888-1964) at Bonhams in November 2006. The most common medium is oil paintings (37 lots). Most results come from Lempertz (16), Bonhams (13) and Clarke Auction Gallery (10).

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Coquillages, circa 1960
Drawing · Paper
7 7/8 x 10 5/8 in (19.9 x 27 cm)
Bonhams · Jul 29, 2026 · Lot 130
$2,816≈ £2,119≈ €2,475Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
Paysage, c. 1933-35
Gouache · Paper
17½ h x 23⅜ w in (44 x 59 cm)
Toomey & Co. · Jun 30, 2026 · Lot 213
$3,840≈ £2,904≈ €3,370Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
La maison Perrier à Preuilly-sur-Claise, circa 1938-1940
Oil · Canvas
19 3/4 x 25 9/16 in (50.2 x 65 cm)
Bonhams · May 21, 2026 · Lot 148
$32,000≈ £23,845≈ €27,589Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
L'écuyère à panneaux, circa 1950
Oil · Canvas
21 9/16 x 14 15/16 in (54.7 x 38 cm)
Bonhams · May 21, 2026 · Lot 149
$32,000≈ £23,845≈ €27,589Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
Parisian street with a view of the Eiffel Tower
Watercolor
48 x 59cm; framed 79 x 87cm
Sworders · Mar 31, 2026 · Lot 238
£10,000≈ $13,242≈ €11,517HammerSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Sworders ↗
La Seine et le Petit Palais, Circa 1947-1950
Watercolor · Paper
48 x 64.2 cm
Lempertz · Dec 5, 2025 · Lot 242
€22,680≈ $26,411≈ £19,792Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗
Paris, Avenue du bois
Oil · Canvas
46.3 x 65 cm (18 1/4 x 25 5/8 in.)
Phillips · Dec 3, 2025 · Lot 63
£28,380≈ $37,777≈ €32,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
Paris, le pont Alexandre III, circa 1950-1955
Oil · Canvas
11 x 14 1/16 in (27.9 x 35.7 cm)
Bonhams · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 102
$28,160≈ £21,559≈ €24,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
Le cabrage, circa 1946-1948
Gouache · Paper
17 1/4 x 23 1/8 in (44 x 58.8 cm)
Bonhams · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 136
$23,040≈ £17,639≈ €20,010Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
Voiliers au port, 1908
Watercolor · Paper
40,5x53 cm (à vue)
Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · Jun 18, 2025 · Lot 2891
CHF 4,200≈ $5,140≈ £3,820≈ €4,467HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 3,000–5,000View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗

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Jean Dufy: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Jean Dufy at auction?

$111,500Sign up free to see, for (French 1888-1964) at Bonhams (November 2006) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Jean Dufy?

The median sale price is $15kSign up free to see across 81 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Jean Dufy have sold at auction?

81 of 99 recorded lots sold between 2003 and 2026. 9 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Jean Dufy?

Lempertz, Bonhams and Clarke Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Lempertz · Bonhams · Clarke Auction Gallery

About Jean Dufy

Jean Dufy was a French painter of Parisian society, country scenes, circuses, horse races, theatrical productions, and orchestras. His work was exhibited in museums and galleries throughout his career.

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