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JR

French · b. 1983 · Photographer

Jean-René known by his pseudonym, JR is a French photographer and street artist who began his career on the streets of Paris. His moniker is derived from his first name,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. JR, 28 Millimètres, Portrait d'une génération, Les Bosquets, In the Mist, Montfermeil, France, 2014, colour photograph on Plexiglas28 Millimètres, Portrait d'une génération, Les Bosquets, In the Mist, Montfermeil, FrancePhillips · £38,750≈ $51,859≈ €44,001Sign up to see
  2. JR, 28 Millimeters, Portrait of a Generation Ladj ly, 2008, photographic print on paper laid down on wood28 Millimeters, Portrait of a Generation Ladj lyPhillips · £25,800≈ $34,097≈ €29,931Sign up to see
  3. JR, Adama, Montfermeil, Portrait d'une Generation, 2006, photographic wheatpaste on found panelAdama, Montfermeil, Portrait d'une GenerationPhillips · £13,750≈ $17,413≈ €15,568Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 21 auction results for JR between 2013 and 2026, of which 14 sold (67%). Recorded sale prices range from $378Sign up free to see to $51.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $51.9kSign up free to see for 28 Millimètres, Portrait d'une génération, Les Bosquets, In the Mist, Montfermeil, France at Phillips in December 2017. The most common medium is photographs (11 lots). Most results come from Phillips (13), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (5) and Pananti (2).

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  1. JR, Ballerina in Containers, Holding Tight, Le Havre, France, 2022, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Ballerina in Containers, Holding Tight, Le Havre, France, 2022
    Lithograph · Paper
    23¾ h x 36¼ w in (60 x 92 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 166
    $2,048≈ £1,546≈ €1,804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. JR, Trompe l'oeil, Greetings from Giza, 22 Octobre 2021, 2022, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Trompe l'oeil, Greetings from Giza, 22 Octobre 2021, 2022
    Lithograph · Paper
    23¾ h x 36¼ w in (60 x 92 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 167
    $768≈ £580≈ €676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. JR, Migrants, Walking New York City, New York, USA, 2015 skateboard decks, 2019, offset lithograph in colors on skate deck in five parts
    Migrants, Walking New York City, New York, USA, 2015 skateboard decks, 2019
    Lithograph
    40 h x 32 w x 2 d in (102 x 81 x 5 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 193
    $399≈ £303≈ €352Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. JR, 28 Millimeters, Portrait of a Generation Ladj ly, 2008, photographic print on paper laid down on wood
    28 Millimeters, Portrait of a Generation Ladj ly, 2008
    Photograph · Paper
    71 x 108 cm (27 7/8 x 42 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    £25,800≈ $34,097≈ €29,931Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. JR, Unframed, base Aéronavale revue par JR, Saint Raphaël, 1961, Marseille, France, 2013-2016, colour photograph face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Unframed, base Aéronavale revue par JR, Saint Raphaël, 1961, Marseille, France, 2013-2016
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    124.4 x 124.2 cm (48 7/8 x 48 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 148
    £6,350≈ $7,901≈ €7,416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. JR, The Ballerina Jumping in Containers, Le Havre, France (LC-S969), Inkjet-Print auf Büttenkarton
    The Ballerina Jumping in Containers, Le Havre, France (LC-S969)
    Photograph · Board
    31 x 41cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 47
    €1,056≈ $1,116≈ £915Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. JR, Mafia, 2006, giclée print
    Mafia, 2006
    Print (other)
    16¼ h x 24¼ w in (41 x 62 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 324
    $378≈ £310≈ €359Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. JR, 28 Millimètres, Portrait d'une génération, Les Bosquets, In the Mist, Montfermeil, France, 2014, colour photograph on Plexiglas
    28 Millimètres, Portrait d'une génération, Les Bosquets, In the Mist, Montfermeil, France, 2014
    Photograph · Other support · ed. 2/3
    270 x 180 cm (106 1/4 x 70 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    £38,750≈ $51,859≈ €44,001Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. JR, Adama, Montfermeil, Portrait d'une Generation, 2006, photographic wheatpaste on found panel
    Adama, Montfermeil, Portrait d'une Generation, 2006
    Photograph · Panel
    70 x 65 cm (27 1/2 x 25 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 239
    £13,750≈ $17,413≈ €15,568Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. JR, Self-Portrait in a Woman's Eye, Kenya, from 28 Milimetres, Women are Heroes, 2010, Giclée print, on Magnani paper, with full margins,
    Self-Portrait in a Woman's Eye, Kenya, from 28 Milimetres, Women are Heroes, 2010
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 142/150
    I. 65.8 x 87.8 cm (25 7/8 x 34 5/8 in.) S. 69.5 x 93 cm (27 3/8 x 36 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    £1,000≈ $1,446≈ €1,275Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗

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JR: quick facts

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

$51,859Sign up free to see, for 28 Millimètres, Portrait d'une génération, Les Bosquets, In the Mist, Montfermeil, France at Phillips (December 2017) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for JR?

The median sale price is $2.9kSign up free to see across 14 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by JR have sold at auction?

14 of 21 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell JR?

Phillips, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Pananti account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Pananti

About JR

Jean-René known by his pseudonym, JR is a French photographer and street artist who began his career on the streets of Paris. His moniker is derived from his first name, Jean-René. He is known for flyposting large black-and-white photographic images in public spaces. Referring to himself as a photograffeur—a portmanteau of "photographer" and the French word for graffiti artist—JR has described the street as "the largest art gallery in the world." His work often challenges widely held preconceptions and the reductive images propagated by advertising and the media."

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