Jean Arp (1886–1966)
Jean Arp is a French artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,625. 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 Jean Arp sold in 2026 for $20,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Arp on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Arp work worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Arp work is $1,625.
The median Jean Arp print sells for $987 across 58 lots.
The median Jean Arp sculpture sells for $102,161 across 29 lots.
The median Jean Arp work on paper sells for $5,000 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean Arp prints typically sell for $534–$1,606 (the middle half of 36 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 | 63 | $987†‡ | $30,938 | 92.1% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 1 | $36,624‡ | $36,624‡ | — | 2013-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $5,000† | $14,383 | — | 2024-05-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 30 | $102,161†‡ | $707,446 | 96.7% | 2026-05-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $821‡ | $821‡ | — | 2003-05-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $185,749 | $707,446 | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Arp's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (63 lots) median $987 with 92.1% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $36,624, record $36,624. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Jean Arp painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $185,749.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $534–$1,606†‡ | $1,077†‡ | $30,938 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $814–$1,844†‡ | $1,347†‡ | $8,144 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,896–$12,779† | $8,828† | $14,383 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $6,704–$79,228†‡ | $31,293†‡ | $154,595 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $109,884–$320,706† | $182,330† | $707,446 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2000 | $707,446 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $499,356 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $36,624‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $30,938 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $14,383 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $12,820 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $8,144 |
| Photography | 2003 | $821‡ |
‡ 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 Jean Arp worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Arp work is $1,625. The median Jean Arp print sells for $987 across 58 lots. The median Jean Arp sculpture sells for $102,161 across 29 lots. The median Jean Arp work on paper sells for $5,000 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Arp prints typically sell for $534–$1,606 (the middle half of 36 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 Jean Arp print?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Arp print is $987. 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 Jean Arp's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Arp print is $30,938.
What is the average price of a Jean Arp sculpture?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Arp sculpture is $102,161. 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 Jean Arp's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Arp sculpture is $707,446.
What is the average price of a small Jean Arp print?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Arp print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,077, 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 small Jean Arp sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Arp sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $31,293, 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 Jean Arp's auction record?
Jean Arp's auction record is $707,446, set in 2000.
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