Jacques François Carabain (1834–1933)
What is Jacques François Carabain’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Jacques François Carabain at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,080 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,161–$15,214, n=5). The auction record is $287,936 for Constantinople (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constantinople, 1834 | Oil paint | $287,936 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | The Arche Scaligere, Verona | — | $50,697 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | La Grand Place, Brussels, 1834 | Oil paint | $34,425 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | desenzano, lake garda | — | $29,255 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 5 | Venetian backwater, 1834 | Oil paint | $28,025 | Christie's | Mar 2004 |
| 6 | many figures at an auction on the Grande Place in Brussels | Oil on canvas | $24,448 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 7 | Venice, the Grand Canal, oil on canvas, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $21,382 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 8 | A street view in Brunswick, 1834 | Oil paint | $15,214 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Street in a Belgian Town | Oil on panel | $14,080 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | figures in the streets of Frosinone, Italy | Oil on canvas | $13,727 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $14,647 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $14,647 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Jacques François Carabain is a Belgian artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $13,520. 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 François Carabain sold in 2026 for $14,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jacques François Carabain on OpeningBid →What is a Jacques François Carabain work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques François Carabain work is $13,520.
The median Jacques François Carabain painting sells for $8,709 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 | 13 | $8,709†‡ | $287,936 | 92.3% | 2026-09-16 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $6,946–$18,417†‡ | $12,120†‡ | $34,425 |
† 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 | 2007 | $287,936 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $34,425 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacques François Carabain worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques François Carabain work is $13,520. The median Jacques François Carabain painting sells for $8,709 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 Jacques François Carabain painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques François Carabain painting is $8,709. 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 François Carabain's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques François Carabain painting is $287,936.
What is Jacques François Carabain's auction record?
Jacques François Carabain's auction record is $287,936, set in 2007.
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