Jannis Kounellis (1936–2017)
What is Jannis Kounellis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 349 auction results for Jannis Kounellis at 45 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,951 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,193–$228,000, n=25). The auction record is $2,077,931 for Sans titre (huile et collage de toiles sur toile) (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sans titre (huile et collage de toiles sur toile), 1959 | Huile et collage de toiles sur toile | $2,077,931 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Sans titre (huile et mine de plomb sur collage de papier marouflé sur toile), 1936 | Huile et mine de plomb sur collage de papier marouflé sur toile | $1,700,938 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1960 | Oil paint | $1,598,630 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $1,032,537 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1961 | Oil paint | $992,171 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 6 | Mare, 1963 | Oil paint | $914,400 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas with metal shelves and plaster fragments), 1981 | Oil paint | $749,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1960 | Oil paint | $709,110 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 9 | Untitled (mixed media and collage on canvas), 1961 | Mixed media | $696,575 | Christie's | Feb 2006 |
| 10 | Untitled (canvas collage on canvas), 1967 | Collage | $609,590 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $130,753 |
| Sculpture | 15 | $128,664 |
| Other | 89 | $28,680 |
| Works on paper | 63 | $26,747 |
| Prints | 36 | $1,660 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 51 | $172,884 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 122 | $24,648 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $2,200 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 349 results from 45 houses · How we compute these figures
Jannis Kounellis is a Greek artist with 568 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $11,219. 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 Jannis Kounellis sold in 2026 for $148,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 349 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jannis Kounellis work is $11,219.
The median Jannis Kounellis print sells for $1,063 across 84 lots.
The median Jannis Kounellis work on paper sells for $21,846 across 79 lots.
The median Jannis Kounellis painting sells for $108,288 across 35 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jannis Kounellis prints typically sell for $702–$4,467 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jannis Kounellis work on papers typically sell for $15,111–$68,922 (the middle half of 43 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 | 106 | $1,063†‡ | $28,680 | 79.2% | 2026-05-29 |
| Paintings | 45 | $108,288† | $2.1M | 77.8% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 105 | $21,846†‡ | $556,825 | 75.2% | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 36 | $124,382 | $478,624 | 91.7% | 2026-05-12 |
| Photography | 13 | $1,153†‡ | $9,730 | 76.9% | 2025-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 81 | $173,764†‡ | $2.1M | — | 2026-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jannis Kounellis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (106 lots) median $1,063 with 79.2% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $108,288, record $2,077,931. A typical Jannis Kounellis painting sells for around 102× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 81 lots) the median is $173,764.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $312–$1,419†‡ | $556†‡ | $19,190 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $702–$4,467†‡ | $1,421†‡ | $28,680 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $13,000–$125,540† | $74,383† | $709,110 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $129,864–$1M | $498,885 | $2.1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,559–$6,681†‡ | $4,193†‡ | $11,438 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $15,111–$68,922†‡ | $38,922†‡ | $556,825 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $97,500–$153,525‡ | $137,500‡ | $228,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $13,944–$74,863 | $45,631 | $478,624 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $124,382–$214,798 | $172,884 | $337,684 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $555–$4,014‡ | $1,144‡ | $9,730 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2.1M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $556,825 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $478,624 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $383,763 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $337,684 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $28,680 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $19,190 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jannis Kounellis worth?
Across 349 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jannis Kounellis work is $11,219. The median Jannis Kounellis print sells for $1,063 across 84 lots. The median Jannis Kounellis work on paper sells for $21,846 across 79 lots. The median Jannis Kounellis painting sells for $108,288 across 35 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jannis Kounellis prints typically sell for $702–$4,467 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jannis Kounellis work on papers typically sell for $15,111–$68,922 (the middle half of 43 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 Jannis Kounellis print?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jannis Kounellis print is $1,063. 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 Jannis Kounellis's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jannis Kounellis print is $28,680.
What is the average price of a Jannis Kounellis work on paper?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jannis Kounellis work on paper is $21,846. 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 Jannis Kounellis's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jannis Kounellis work on paper is $556,825.
What is the average price of a Jannis Kounellis painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jannis Kounellis painting is $108,288. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jannis Kounellis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jannis Kounellis painting is $2,077,931.
What is the average price of a medium Jannis Kounellis print?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jannis Kounellis print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,421, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Jannis Kounellis work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jannis Kounellis work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $38,922, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Jannis Kounellis's auction record?
Jannis Kounellis's auction record is $2,077,931, set in 2025.
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