Jacques Nam (1881–1974)
Jacques Nam is a French artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,129. 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 Nam sold in 2024 for $1,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jacques Nam on OpeningBid →What is a Jacques Nam work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Nam work is $1,129.
The median Jacques Nam print sells for $311 across 7 lots.
The median Jacques Nam work on paper sells for $306 across 4 lots.
The median Jacques Nam sculpture sells for $4,888 across 3 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 | 11 | $311‡ | $3,840 | 63.6% | 2024-05-29 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,436†‡ | $1,568† | — | 2023-03-23 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $306†‡ | $690‡ | 66.7% | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $4,888† | $19,673 | 75% | 2022-03-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jacques Nam's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $311 with 63.6% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,436, record $1,568. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,568 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Jacques Nam painting sells for around 4.6× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $19,673 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $4,888† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,039‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $1,568† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,305‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $690‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $390† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Nam worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Nam work is $1,129. The median Jacques Nam print sells for $311 across 7 lots. The median Jacques Nam work on paper sells for $306 across 4 lots. The median Jacques Nam sculpture sells for $4,888 across 3 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 Nam print?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Nam print is $311. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jacques Nam's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Nam print is $3,840.
What is Jacques Nam's auction record?
Jacques Nam's auction record is $22,572, set in 2020.
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