Jacques Hérold (1910–2010)
What is Jacques Hérold’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Jacques Hérold at 13 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,739 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,582–$14,427, n=15). The auction record is $137,411 for Portrait astrologique (2025, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait astrologique, 1934 | Oil paint | $137,411 | PIASA | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Radiolaire, 1977 | Bronze doré Signé et numéroté : "4/6" à la base Édition de 6 exemplaires Cachet du fon | $48,504 | PIASA | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Les Poussées, 1964 | Huile sur toile | $28,544 | Ader | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Descendre dans la rue, 1967 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "J Hérold | $23,657 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 5 | La femmoiselle, 1985 | Bronze, golden brown patina | $22,943 | Sotheby's | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Le Catalyseur, 1958 | Huile sur toile | $21,748 | Ader | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Habitation, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $20,388 | Ader | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Avec un chat pour oreiller, 1947 | Technique mixte sur panneau Signé et daté en bas à droite Titré en bas au centre 24 x 33 cm Pro | $19,775 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Femmoiselle, 1942 | Bronze | $18,900 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | La chose qui marche, 1945 | Bronze à patine brune Signé et daté au dos sur la jambe droite Numéroté : "5/6" et cac | $15,211 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $17,056 |
| Paintings | 21 | $6,739 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,599 |
| Other | 8 | $904 |
| Prints | 7 | $200 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $15,819 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $5,389 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $929 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Jacques Hérold is a Romanian artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,779. 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 Hérold sold in 2026 for $19,775, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jacques Hérold on OpeningBid →What is a Jacques Hérold work worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Hérold work is $3,779.
The median Jacques Hérold painting sells for $6,526 across 22 lots.
The median Jacques Hérold print sells for $180 across 12 lots.
The median Jacques Hérold work on paper sells for $1,599 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $180†‡ | $2,750 | — | 2026-03-12 |
| Paintings | 22 | $6,526 | $137,411 | — | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,599† | $13,642 | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $17,056 | $48,504 | — | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $48,504 | $137,411 | — | 2025-10-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jacques Hérold's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $180. Paintings (22 lots) median $6,526, record $137,411. A typical Jacques Hérold painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $48,504.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $4,735–$7,136 | $6,117 | $137,411 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,171–$18,900 | $15,211 | $48,504 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $137,411 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $48,504 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $28,544 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $22,943 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $13,642 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,240 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,415 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacques Hérold worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Hérold work is $3,779. The median Jacques Hérold painting sells for $6,526 across 22 lots. The median Jacques Hérold print sells for $180 across 12 lots. The median Jacques Hérold work on paper sells for $1,599 across 8 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 Hérold painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Hérold painting is $6,526.
What is Jacques Hérold's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Hérold painting is $137,411.
What is the average price of a Jacques Hérold print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Hérold print is $180. 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 Hérold's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Hérold print is $2,750.
What is the average price of a medium Jacques Hérold painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacques Hérold painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,117, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jacques Hérold's auction record?
Jacques Hérold's auction record is $137,411, set in 2025.
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