Jan Fabre (b. 1958)
What is Jan Fabre’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 auction results for Jan Fabre at 24 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,042 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,232–$11,800, n=13). The auction record is $588,111 for A spiritual space (Shrine) (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A spiritual space (Shrine), 2022 | Coral | $588,111 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | The Tree of Life (Sacer oro rosso), 2020 | Corallo "oro rosso" coltivato in modo sostenibile, pigmento e polimero, con base in acciaio | $341,019 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | De Man Die De Wolken Meet (The Man Who Measures the Clouds), 1998 | Polished bronze | $305,007 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | The Man Who Gives Fire, 2002 | Polished broonze and flame | $282,601 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 5 | The Battle in the Hour Blue, 1989 | Mixed media work | $267,238 | Christie's | Sep 2011 |
| 6 | Antropologie van een planeet (Marmeren Denkmodel/Studie 2) | Lhasa marble, gold leaf on a granite base | $239,135 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 7 | Wandelend Blad, 1958 | Paper | $137,361 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 8 | Adsum qui feci (I, here before you, am the guilty party), 2016 | Beetle wings on wood | $136,638 | Blindarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Chapter XIV, 2010 | Bronze | $120,949 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| 10 | Mur de la montée des anges | Jewel beetles and wire | $112,580 | Sotheby's | Jun 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 16 | $34,665 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $20,985 |
| Other | 28 | $5,377 |
| Photographs | 6 | $1,942 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $29,282 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $6,004 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $3,727 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Jan Fabre is a Belgian artist with 227 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $5,025. 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 Jan Fabre sold in 2026 for $23,220, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Fabre work is $5,025.
The median Jan Fabre work on paper sells for $4,567 across 37 lots.
The median Jan Fabre print sells for $1,900 across 18 lots.
The median Jan Fabre sculpture sells for $42,703 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jan Fabre work on papers typically sell for $2,015–$4,946 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 30 | $1,900† | $12,721† | 60% | 2026-04-06 |
| Paintings | 2 | $5,049† | $5,049† | 50% | 2018-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $4,567† | $267,238 | 75.5% | 2026-05-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 27 | $42,703†‡ | $341,019 | 55.6% | 2025-01-22 |
| Photography | 20 | $2,341†‡ | $43,750 | 80% | 2026-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $209,737†‡ | $588,111 | — | 2025-11-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jan Fabre's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $1,900 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $5,049, record $5,049. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,049 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Jan Fabre painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $209,737.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,948–$7,119† | $5,506† | $12,721† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $578–$1,234† | $1,006† | $2,104† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $2,015–$4,946† | $3,095† | $33,340 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $26,649–$72,292 | $38,674 | $267,238 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $22,187–$116,765† | $31,397† | $341,019 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $879–$2,986† | $2,188† | $9,899 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $341,019 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $305,007 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $267,238 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $137,361 |
| Photography | 2013 | $43,750 |
| Photography | 2021 | $42,086 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $12,721† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $7,132† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan Fabre worth?
Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Fabre work is $5,025. The median Jan Fabre work on paper sells for $4,567 across 37 lots. The median Jan Fabre print sells for $1,900 across 18 lots. The median Jan Fabre sculpture sells for $42,703 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jan Fabre work on papers typically sell for $2,015–$4,946 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 Jan Fabre work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Fabre work on paper is $4,567. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Fabre's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Fabre work on paper is $267,238.
What is the average price of a Jan Fabre print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Fabre print is $1,900. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Fabre's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Fabre print is $12,721. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,721 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Jan Fabre sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Fabre sculpture is $42,703. 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 Jan Fabre's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Fabre sculpture is $341,019.
What is the average price of a small Jan Fabre work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan Fabre work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,095, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Jan Fabre photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Fabre photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Fabre's auction record?
Jan Fabre's auction record is $588,111, set in 2025.
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