Jean Hélion Pastels: Value & Auction Prices

1904–1987

See what a Jean Hélion pastel is worth →

Of the 22 lots by Jean Hélion (pastels) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2024, 22 found a buyer (100%). Half of the priced sales fell between $1.4kSign up free to see and $2.8kSign up free to see, with a median of $2.1kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $5.4kSign up free to see for Le Joueur de guitare at PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) in November 2024. Sales were recorded mainly at Thierry de Maigret (8), Artcurial (4) and PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) (3).

€5,200≈ $5,414≈ £4,327Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumLe Joueur de guitarePBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés)202422auction results2009–2024years recorded100%sold$2.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Jean Hélion pastels prices at a glance

Auction results: 22 2009–2024
Price range: $430–$5.4kSign up free to see
Median price: $2.1kSign up free to see 22 sold
Most recent sale: $5.4kSign up free to see Nov 2024, PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés)
Record sale: $5.4kSign up free to see 2024, PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés)

Recent sales: Le Joueur de guitare · Nature morte à la lucarne · Musicien

Explore: All Jean Hélion results · What is Jean Hélion worth? · Thierry de Maigret · Artcurial

Jean Hélion pastels: key figures

Auction results: 22
Sold rate: 100%
Active at auction: 2009–2024
Median price: $2.1kSign up free to see
Record price: $5.4kSign up free to see Le Joueur de guitare, PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés), Nov 2024

Top auction houses: Thierry de Maigret (8), Artcurial (4), PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) (3)

Price guide: what is a work by Jean Hélion worth? →

Selling? How to sell a work by Jean Hélion: free estimate, costs and timeline →

Own a work by Jean Hélion? What’s it worth: compare similar past results by medium and size →

Need an appraisal for insurance? Request a written Jean Hélion appraisal →

Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.

Price chart & statistics for Jean Hélion →

All pastels results

Le Joueur de guitare, 1983
Pastel
PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) · Nov 24, 2024 · Lot 75
€5,200≈ $5,414≈ £4,327Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) ↗
Nature morte à la lucarne, 1962
Pastel · Paper
37 x 24 cm
Artcurial · Apr 4, 2024 · Lot 143
€1,050≈ $1,139≈ £901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Artcurial ↗
Musicien
Pastel
31 x 43 cm
Giquello et Associés · Sep 23, 2023 · Lot 199
€2,600≈ $2,768≈ £2,257Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Giquello et Associés ↗
Le Peintre et son modèle, 1982
Pastel
44 x 31,5 cm
Ader · Oct 21, 2022 · Lot 22
€4,480≈ $4,359≈ £3,930Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Ader ↗
Etudes, 1962
Pastel · Paper
Artcurial · Mar 30, 2021 · Lot 113
€780≈ $916≈ £666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Artcurial ↗
Homme couché, 13 nov. 1950
Pastel
48 x 63,5 cm
Giquello et Associés · Jun 24, 2019 · Lot 58
€1,266≈ $1,442≈ £1,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,500View at Giquello et Associés ↗
Autoportrait, 1964
Pastel
47.5 x 62.5 cm
Ader · Nov 10, 2017 · Lot 290
€1,250≈ $1,457≈ £1,105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Ader ↗
Le marché aux poissons, 1977
Pastel
PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) · Jun 21, 2017 · Lot 23
€2,576≈ $2,871≈ £2,262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) ↗
Sous-bois
Pastel
15x24 cm
Tessier & Sarrou · Apr 22, 2015 · Lot 65
€400≈ $430≈ £285Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Tessier & Sarrou ↗
Lecture pour la fin des choses ou Mannequineries, 1978
Pastel
110 x 74 cm
Thierry de Maigret · May 17, 2013 · Lot 94
€1,600≈ $2,059≈ £1,352Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
VANITE MUSICALE, 1957
Pastel · Paper
Artcurial · Mar 27, 2013 · Lot 173
€1,673≈ $2,136≈ £1,414Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Artcurial ↗
Têtes de colin, 1977
Pastel
31,5 x 43 cm
Thierry de Maigret · Jun 22, 2012 · Lot 62
€500≈ $627≈ £402Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–600View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
Chapeau et
Pastel
PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) · Dec 5, 2011 · Lot 710
€1,875≈ $2,520≈ £1,611Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) ↗
Les toits, 1960
Pastel
46 x 61,5 cm
Thierry de Maigret · Jun 23, 2011 · Lot 95
€950≈ $1,350≈ £845Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
VANITE DU 14 JUILLET, 1968
Pastel · Paper
Artcurial · Mar 24, 2011 · Lot 445
€1,658≈ $2,342≈ £1,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–1,800View at Artcurial ↗
Nature morte au chapeau et à la tête de mannequin, 14/XI/78
Pastel
108 x 73 cm
Drouot Estimations · Dec 10, 2010 · Lot 151
€2,900≈ $3,841≈ £2,428Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–2,300View at Drouot Estimations ↗
Port Coton, Belle-Île, 1975
Pastel
75 x 110 cm
Thierry de Maigret · Jun 18, 2009 · Lot 225
€1,800≈ $2,506≈ £1,545Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
Sous le parasol la criée, 1976
Pastel
30 x 42,5 cm
Thierry de Maigret · Jun 18, 2009 · Lot 220
€1,250≈ $1,740≈ £1,073Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
Solo d'iris, 1981
Pastel
5 x 42,5 cm
Thierry de Maigret · Jun 18, 2009 · Lot 216
€750≈ $1,044≈ £644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–600View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
Escalade Chapelière avec échelle, 1978
Pastel
104 x 74 cm
Thierry de Maigret · Jun 18, 2009 · Lot 208
€3,800≈ $5,290≈ £3,262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
L'étal du poissonnier, 1977
Pastel
53 x 72 cm
Thierry de Maigret · Jun 18, 2009 · Lot 204
€2,100≈ $2,923≈ £1,802Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
Nu allongé, 1979
Pastel
45,5 x 63,5 cm
Blanchet & Associés · Mar 13, 2009 · Lot 117
€1,500≈ $1,936≈ £1,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Blanchet & Associés ↗

Questions about Jean Hélion pastels

How much is a Jean Hélion pastel worth?

Jean Hélion pastels in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $430 and $5,414, with a median of $2,098; half of the 22 priced sales were between $1,373 and $2,846. 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 Hélion pastel sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $5,414 for “Le Joueur de guitare”, sold at PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) in November 2024.

How much do Jean Hélion pastels sell for?

In the last five years the median was $3,564 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2009–2024) the median is $2,098.

How often do Jean Hélion pastels sell at auction?

100% of the 22 pastels offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Jean Hélion pastels sold?

Most of the 22 recorded results come from Thierry de Maigret (8), Artcurial (4), PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) (3). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Jean Hélion pastel?

Send a few photos for a free auction estimate: a specialist reviews it and replies by email, with no obligation to sell.

More: What is a Jean Hélion worth? Full price guide · Sell a Jean Hélion

Other media by Jean Hélion

Paintings Works on Paper Prints Oil Paintings Acrylic Paintings Watercolors Gouaches Drawings Lithographs

Artists related to Jean Hélion

Sell art near you

Auction houses near you with recent results, and a free estimate for your city. Works are consigned from anywhere by photo.

Sell art in Denver Sell art in Phoenix Sell art in New York Sell art in Los Angeles Sell art in Chicago Sell art in Liverpool Sell art in London Sell art in the UK All US states and cities

All Jean Hélion auction results →