Jacques Schnier (1898–1988)
What is Jacques Schnier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Jacques Schnier at 6 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $255 including buyer’s premium (middle half $225–$701, n=5). The auction record is $46,875 for The Kiss (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Kiss | Patinated bronzetogether with a modern rosewood and marble pedestal | $46,875 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 2 | Holy Citadel No. 2, 1958 | Bronze | $22,575 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Eternal Sanctuary No. 2, 1965 | Bronze | $11,250 | Bonhams | Apr 2013 |
| 4 | Four Cuboids on Three Points, 1984 | Bronze | $9,375 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Three Cuboids on Three Points, 1982 | Stainless steel | $4,375 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 6 | Vertical Pierced Relief, 1961, 1898 | Bronze on wooden base | $4,000 | Bonhams | May 2018 |
| 7 | Three Balancing Cubes, 1985 | Bronze | $3,750 | Bonhams | Oct 2015 |
| 8 | Trilogue, 1967 | Resin | $3,187 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | The Juggler No.2, 1961 | Bronze | $3,125 | Bonhams | Oct 2013 |
| 10 | Ambulating Space Prober, 1963, 1898 | Bronze on wooden base | $3,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 29 | $1,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,764 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $701 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Jacques Schnier is an American artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,515.
A work by Jacques Schnier sold in 2024 for $1,764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Schnier work is $1,515.
The median Jacques Schnier sculpture sells for $1,101 across 24 lots.
The median Jacques Schnier painting sells for $756 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $756 | $756 | 50% | 2024-11-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 29 | $1,101 | $46,875 | 82.8% | 2025-04-19 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $250–$3,750 | $325 | $22,575 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $300–$3,125 | $1,900 | $4,375 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $46,875 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $22,575 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $756 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacques Schnier worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Schnier work is $1,515. The median Jacques Schnier sculpture sells for $1,101 across 24 lots. The median Jacques Schnier painting sells for $756 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Jacques Schnier sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Schnier sculpture is $1,101.
What is Jacques Schnier's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Schnier sculpture is $46,875.
What is the average price of a small Jacques Schnier sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacques Schnier sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $325, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jacques Schnier's auction record?
Jacques Schnier's auction record is $46,875, set in 2010.
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