Jack Garofalo (1924–2024)
What is Jack Garofalo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Jack Garofalo at 3 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,240 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,544–$4,240, n=5). The auction record is $26,279 for Jacques Chirac rests while traveling to New Caledonia on the Concorde (2016, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Chirac rests while traveling to New Caledonia on the Concorde, 1987 | Tirage postérieur sur papier baryté / Printed later on fiber-based paper | $26,279 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2016 |
| 2 | Jacques Chirac, dans l’avion pour la Nouvelle-Calédonie, 1987, 1987 | Papier | $17,666 | Artcurial | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Saint-Tropez, summer vacation, bare breasts were in fashion, 1979 | Printed later on fiber-based paper | $13,935 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2016 |
| 4 | Portrait of Jack Nicholson for the release of “Chinatown”, 1974 | Printed later on fiber-based paper | $5,176 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2016 |
| 5 | JACK GAROFALO (1924-2005) | Printed later on fiberbased paper | $5,147 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Jacques Brel lors de sa tournée d’adieux, 1966 | Tirage postérieur sur papier baryté | $4,778 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2016 |
| 7 | Brigitte Bardot lors du 10e Festival de Cannes, 1957 | Printed later on fiber-based paper | $4,380 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2016 |
| 8 | Campagne électorale de Charles de Gaulle au Palais des sports, 1965 | Tirage postérieur sur papier baryté / Printed later on fiber-based paper | $4,380 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2016 |
| 9 | François Mitterrand et Brigitte Bardot 1956 / Charles de Gaulle et Jackie Kennedy, 1960, 1956 | Tirage argentique | $4,240 | Artcurial | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Yul Brynner, Paris, 1957, 1957 | Tirage argentique | $4,240 | Artcurial | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 42 | $2,587 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $2,544 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Jack Garofalo is an American artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,566. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jack Garofalo sold in 2024 for $17,666, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jack Garofalo on OpeningBid →What is a Jack Garofalo work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Garofalo work is $2,566.
The median Jack Garofalo photograph sells for $2,587 across 43 lots.
The median Jack Garofalo print sells for $2,206 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jack Garofalo photographs typically sell for $2,210–$3,782 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,206 | $2,206 | — | 2019-11-25 |
| Photography | 50 | $2,587‡ | $26,279 | 86% | 2024-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,666 | $26,279 | — | 2024-11-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $2,210–$3,782 | $2,587 | $26,279 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $26,279 |
| Photography | 2024 | $17,666 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,206 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jack Garofalo worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Garofalo work is $2,566. The median Jack Garofalo photograph sells for $2,587 across 43 lots. The median Jack Garofalo print sells for $2,206 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jack Garofalo photographs typically sell for $2,210–$3,782 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Jack Garofalo photograph?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Garofalo photograph is $2,587. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jack Garofalo's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Garofalo photograph is $26,279.
What is the average price of a medium Jack Garofalo photograph?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jack Garofalo photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,587, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jack Garofalo's auction record?
Jack Garofalo's auction record is $26,279, set in 2016.
See the full Jack Garofalo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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