Jean-Louis Forain Pastels: Value & Auction Prices

1852–1931

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ArtSell has recorded 10 auction results for Jean-Louis Forain pastels between 2013 and 2025, and 10 of them sold (100%). Half of the priced sales fell between $425Sign up free to see and $2.6kSign up free to see, with a median of $1.3kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Le Carnet de Bal, vers 1888, sold at Artcurial in April 2013 for $54.2kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Artcurial (3), Piguet Hôtel des Ventes (2) and Richard Winterton Auctioneers (2).

€41,448≈ $54,239≈ £35,429Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumLe Carnet de Bal, vers 1888Artcurial201310auction results2013–2025years recorded100%sold$1.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Jean-Louis Forain pastels prices at a glance

Auction results: 10 2013–2025
Price range: $140–$54.2kSign up free to see
Median price: $1.3kSign up free to see 10 sold
Most recent sale: $979Sign up free to see Jun 2025, Piguet Hôtel des Ventes
Record sale: $54.2kSign up free to see 2013, Artcurial

Recent sales: Homme au chapeau · Dans les coulisses · Après le bain

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Jean-Louis Forain pastels: key figures

Auction results: 10
Sold rate: 100%
Active at auction: 2013–2025
Median price: $1.3kSign up free to see
Record price: $54.2kSign up free to see Le Carnet de Bal, vers 1888, Artcurial, Apr 2013

Top auction houses: Artcurial (3), Piguet Hôtel des Ventes (2), Richard Winterton Auctioneers (2)

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All pastels results

Homme au chapeau, 1920
Pastel · Paper
25x22 cm (à vue)
Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · Jun 18, 2025 · Lot 2744
CHF 800≈ $979≈ £728≈ €851HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 800–1,200View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
Dans les coulisses
Pastel · Paper
45,5x29 cm (à vue)
Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · Jun 5, 2024 · Lot 2664
CHF 280≈ $314≈ £245≈ €289HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 200–300View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
Femme au chapeau, circa 1879
Pastel · Paper
Artcurial · Jun 9, 2022 · Lot 228
€1,837≈ $1,973≈ £1,574Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Artcurial ↗
Après le bain, circa 1905
Pastel · Paper
Artcurial · Jun 9, 2022 · Lot 5
€1,443≈ $1,550≈ £1,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Artcurial ↗
Ballerine
Pastel
51,5 x 31 cm
Giquello et Associés · Oct 9, 2020 · Lot 37
€644≈ $760≈ £587Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Giquello et Associés ↗
'Portrait of The Artist's Niece', pastel sketch of a young
Pastel
33cm x 25.5cm
Richard Winterton Auctioneers · Apr 26, 2018 · Lot 595
£100≈ $140≈ €115HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–120View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
'Portrait of The Artist's Niece', pastel sketch of a young
Pastel
33cm x 25.5cm
Richard Winterton Auctioneers · Mar 21, 2018 · Lot 435
£130≈ $183≈ €149HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
Deux hommes et une femme parlant
Pastel
Kapandji Morhange · Nov 26, 2014 · Lot 48
€2,300≈ $2,869≈ £1,819Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–600View at Kapandji Morhange ↗
Danseuse en tutu blanc
Pastel
56,5 x 43 cm
Blanchet & Associés · Oct 18, 2013 · Lot 14
€3,800≈ $5,200≈ £3,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Blanchet & Associés ↗
Le Carnet de Bal, vers 1888
Pastel · Canvas
Artcurial · Apr 10, 2013 · Lot 186
€41,448≈ $54,239≈ £35,429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–35,000View at Artcurial ↗

Questions about Jean-Louis Forain pastels

How much is a Jean-Louis Forain pastel worth?

Jean-Louis Forain pastels in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $140 and $54,239, with a median of $1,265; half of the 10 priced sales were between $425 and $2,645. 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-Louis Forain pastel sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $54,239 for “Le Carnet de Bal, vers 1888”, sold at Artcurial in April 2013.

How much do Jean-Louis Forain pastels sell for?

In the last five years the median was $1,265 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2013–2025) the median is $1,265.

How often do Jean-Louis Forain pastels sell at auction?

100% of the 10 pastels offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Jean-Louis Forain pastels sold?

Most of the 10 recorded results come from Artcurial (3), Piguet Hôtel des Ventes (2), Richard Winterton Auctioneers (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Jean-Louis Forain pastel?

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