Jaber (1938–2021)
Jaber is a Tunisian artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $177. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jaber sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $329 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jaber on OpeningBid →What is a Jaber work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jaber work is $177.
The median Jaber painting sells for $189 across 18 lots.
The median Jaber work on paper sells for $156 across 12 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $189† | $2,002 | 85.7% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $156†‡ | $319 | 75% | 2026-04-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $654 | $2,002 | — | 2024-04-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $148–$211 | $174 | $278 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $160–$429† | $231† | $2,002 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $121–$267†‡ | $171†‡ | $319 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,002 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $654 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $319 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $297† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jaber worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jaber work is $177. The median Jaber painting sells for $189 across 18 lots. The median Jaber work on paper sells for $156 across 12 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Jaber painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jaber painting is $189. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jaber's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jaber painting is $2,002.
What is the average price of a Jaber work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jaber work on paper is $156. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Jaber's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jaber work on paper is $319.
What is the average price of a medium Jaber painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jaber painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $231, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Jaber work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jaber work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $171, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Jaber's auction record?
Jaber's auction record is $2,002, set in 2024.
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