> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jacques-poli · updated 2026-11-02

# Jacques Poli (1938–2002)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Jacques Poli at 12 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $298 including buyer’s premium (middle half $179–$410, n=7). The auction record is $2,662 for Tendeur jaune cassé (2023, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tendeur jaune cassé, 1969 | Acrylique sur toile plastifiée | $2,662 | Ader | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Sphere rose, 1970 | Oil/canvas | $2,250 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 1992 |
| 3 | SANS TITRE, 1974 | Signée | $1,916 | Artcurial | Mar 2020 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1975 | Acrylique sur toile vinylique | $1,850 | Artcurial | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Une Barrière ! il y a toujours un moyen de la passer, 1968 | Technique mixte sur toile | $1,842 | Ader | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1978 | Acrylique sur toile vinyle; Acrylic on vinyl canvas | $1,798 | Tajan | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | La coque-n, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $1,618 | Tajan | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1987 | Signé et daté " | $627 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 9 | Cage noire et perruche bleue, 1938 | Huile et acrylique sur toile | $448 | Osenat | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1938 | Huile sur toile | $373 | Osenat | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,618 |
| Other | 5 | $627 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $336 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jacques Poli is a French artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,035. 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 Poli sold in 2026 for $1,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jacques Poli work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Poli work is $1,035.

The median Jacques Poli painting sells for $1,618 across 11 lots.

The median Jacques Poli print sells for $23 across 4 lots.

The median Jacques Poli work on paper sells for $788 across 1 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 | 6 | $23‡ | $64 | 66.7% | 2026-09-06 |
| Paintings | 13 | $1,618† | $2,662 | 84.6% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $788† | $788† | — | 2021-02-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jacques Poli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $23 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $1,618, record $2,662. A typical Jacques Poli painting sells for around 71× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $317–$1,325 | $410 | $2,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,714–$1,850† | $1,798† | $2,662 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,662 |
| Paintings | 1992 | $2,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $788† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $64 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $45‡ |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Jacques Poli worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Poli work is $1,035. The median Jacques Poli painting sells for $1,618 across 11 lots. The median Jacques Poli print sells for $23 across 4 lots. The median Jacques Poli work on paper sells for $788 across 1 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 Poli painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Poli painting is $1,618. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacques Poli's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Poli painting is $2,662.

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

Jacques Poli's auction record is $4,599, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

---

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 Poli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jacques-poli (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.