Jacques Adnet (1900–1984)
What is Jacques Adnet’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,365 auction results for Jacques Adnet at 60 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,603 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,420–$7,080, n=157). The auction record is $342,065 for CANAPE (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CANAPE, 1950 | Toile | $342,065 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 2 | Jacques ADNET (1900-1984) A rare stained wood and original parchment cabinet, bronze ornaments and keyhole, upper black opalin top, 193, 1937 | Bronze | $129,307 | Tajan | Mar 2014 |
| 3 | Commode, 1934, 1934 | Bois | $98,086 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 4 | A Nickeled-Metal and Glass Chandelier, 1929 | Glass | $96,000 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 5 | Rare ceiling light, circa 1929 | Glass | $87,255 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | DESK AND CHAIR, 1950 | Oak | $85,024 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 7 | A Unique and Monumental Desk | Oak, leather and chromium-plated metal | $80,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 8 | LAMPADAIRE, vers 1940 | Chêne gainé de parchemin, palissandre et cuir piqué sellier, abat-jour en parchemin | $76,168 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 9 | ENFILADE, circa 1940 | Oak | $75,003 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | Rare ceiling light, circa 1929 | Glass | $69,300 | Phillips | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 18 | $11,023 |
| Paintings | 6 | $8,882 |
| Other | 902 | $4,762 |
| Sculpture | 63 | $4,601 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 244 | $8,875 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 474 | $4,597 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 221 | $2,433 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,365 results from 60 houses · How we compute these figures
Jacques Adnet is a French artist with 1,897 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,313. 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 Jacques Adnet is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,368; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,332 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Adnet work is $4,313.
The median Jacques Adnet sculpture sells for $8,750 across 69 lots.
The median Jacques Adnet work on paper sells for $5,557 across 3 lots.
The median Jacques Adnet painting sells for $8,037 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jacques Adnet sculptures typically sell for $3,255–$11,430 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Jacques Adnet sculptures typically sell for $10,203–$31,382 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 2 | $8,037 | $15,360 | — | 2026-08-13 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $5,557‡ | $6,824‡ | 75% | 2025-04-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 78 | $8,750†‡ | $85,024 | 88.5% | 2026-10-30 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 68 | $47,175† | $1M† | — | 2025-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,191–$7,199†‡ | $2,359†‡ | $14,385† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $3,255–$11,430† | $7,666† | $68,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $10,203–$31,382† | $24,433† | $85,024 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $85,024 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $68,750 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $15,360 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,824‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,557 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $714 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacques Adnet worth?
Across 1,332 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Adnet work is $4,313. The median Jacques Adnet sculpture sells for $8,750 across 69 lots. The median Jacques Adnet work on paper sells for $5,557 across 3 lots. The median Jacques Adnet painting sells for $8,037 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jacques Adnet sculptures typically sell for $3,255–$11,430 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Jacques Adnet sculptures typically sell for $10,203–$31,382 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Jacques Adnet sculpture?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Adnet sculpture is $8,750. 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 Jacques Adnet's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Adnet sculpture is $85,024.
What is the average price of a medium Jacques Adnet sculpture?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacques Adnet sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,666, 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 large Jacques Adnet sculpture?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jacques Adnet sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $24,433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jacques Adnet's auction record?
Jacques Adnet's auction record is $1,044,184, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,044,184 (buyer's premium not included).
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