> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jaber · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jaber auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jaber (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.