Jean-Claude Farhi (1940–2012)
What is Jean-Claude Farhi’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Jean-Claude Farhi at 20 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,961 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,868–$9,145, n=16). The auction record is $32,879 for Backgammon table | Table à jeux backgammon (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Backgammon table | Table à jeux backgammon | Backgammon table | $32,879 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Chocolate shake, 1986 | Polyméthacrylate | $29,974 | Artcurial | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Sans titre (plexiglas), 1940 | Plexiglas | $26,849 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 4 | Grande colonne carrée orange et fushia, 1940 | Ferrero, Nice | $16,424 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Table basse, 1969 | Polymethacrylate | $12,327 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 6 | Bird Call, 1995 | Iron | $11,800 | Tiroche | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | L'Une mauve et l'autre Bleue, 1961 | Plexiglas | $11,277 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | SANS TITRE, 1975 | Signé sur la tranche supérieure droite "Farhi" Pièce unique et originale | $10,576 | Artcurial | Dec 2011 |
| 9 | Jean-Claude Farhi (1940-2012) Sculpture, 1940 | Jean-Claude Farhi (1940-2012) | $10,451 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | ¤ JEAN-CLAUDE FARHI (1940-2012) | White altuglass kinetic disc, yellow and blue stripes and a vertical translucent reserve, white lacquered wood base | $10,435 | Tajan | Mar 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $8,123 |
| Sculpture | 30 | $5,961 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $8,958 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $3,851 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-Claude Farhi is a French artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,737. 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-Claude Farhi sold in 2026 for $10,451, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Claude Farhi work is $5,737.
The median Jean-Claude Farhi sculpture sells for $6,370 across 41 lots.
The median Jean-Claude Farhi work on paper sells for $2,366 across 3 lots.
The median Jean-Claude Farhi print sells for $171 across 3 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Jean-Claude Farhi sculptures typically sell for $6,160–$11,511 (the middle half of 20 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 | 3 | $171‡ | $1,478 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Paintings | 1 | $5,525 | $5,525 | — | 2020-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,366 | $7,012 | — | 2021-07-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 54 | $6,370†‡ | $29,974 | 75.9% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $29,974 | $32,879 | — | 2025-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean-Claude Farhi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $171. Paintings (1 lots) median $5,525, record $5,525. A typical Jean-Claude Farhi painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $29,974.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $3,549–$4,315† | $4,261† | $9,649 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $6,160–$11,511†‡ | $9,852†‡ | $29,974 |
† 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 | 2025 | $29,974 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $26,849 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $7,012 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,525 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,366 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,478 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $171‡ |
‡ 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-Claude Farhi worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Claude Farhi work is $5,737. The median Jean-Claude Farhi sculpture sells for $6,370 across 41 lots. The median Jean-Claude Farhi work on paper sells for $2,366 across 3 lots. The median Jean-Claude Farhi print sells for $171 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Jean-Claude Farhi sculptures typically sell for $6,160–$11,511 (the middle half of 20 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-Claude Farhi sculpture?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Claude Farhi sculpture is $6,370. 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-Claude Farhi's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Claude Farhi sculpture is $29,974.
What is the average price of a large Jean-Claude Farhi sculpture?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jean-Claude Farhi sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,852, 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 Jean-Claude Farhi sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Claude Farhi sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,261, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean-Claude Farhi's auction record?
Jean-Claude Farhi's auction record is $32,879, set in 2023.
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