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# Jacques Carelman (1929–2012)

## What is Jacques Carelman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Jacques Carelman at 5 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,776 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,085–$4,243, n=6). The auction record is $37,492 for Fauteuil radiateur (2026, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fauteuil radiateur, circa 1969 | Painted radiators assembled | $37,492 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Nature morte aux guitares | Oil on canvas | $6,012 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | Cafetière pour masochiste | Céramique émaillée | $4,933 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Puzzle à deux pièces | Collage sur polystyrene peint découpé | $2,171 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Cafetière pour masochiste, 1929 | Céramique émaillée | $1,646 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Fauteuil radiateur, circa 1969 | Felt-tip pen and correction fluid on paper | $1,381 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Baignoire à portière Evitez d'enjamber la baignoire pour y entrer. (Brevet G. de Pawlowski) | Felt-tip pen on paper | $987 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Sans titre | — | $847 | Artcurial | May 2026 |
| 9 | SEAU POUR CHATEAU DE SABLE | Encre sur papier | $605 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | SOUTIEN GORGE DE TRAPEZISTE | Encre et collage sur papier | $605 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jul 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $1,246 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,184 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jacques Carelman is a French artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $797. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jacques Carelman sold in 2026 for $847, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jacques Carelman work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Carelman work is $797.

The median Jacques Carelman work on paper sells for $987 across 5 lots.

The median Jacques Carelman painting sells for $748 across 3 lots.

The median Jacques Carelman print sells for $190 across 2 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 | 2 | $190‡ | $363 | — | 2025-07-04 |
| Paintings | 4 | $748‡ | $4,380‡ | 75% | 2023-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $987‡ | $2,171 | 71.4% | 2026-03-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Jacques Carelman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $190. Paintings (4 lots) median $748, record $4,380. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Jacques Carelman painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $605–$1,381‡ | $987‡ | $2,171 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $4,380‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,171 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,381 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $748‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $363 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $17‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Jacques Carelman worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Carelman work is $797. The median Jacques Carelman work on paper sells for $987 across 5 lots. The median Jacques Carelman painting sells for $748 across 3 lots. The median Jacques Carelman print sells for $190 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jacques Carelman's auction record?

Jacques Carelman's auction record is $37,492, set in 2026.

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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, “Jacques Carelman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jacques-carelman (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.