Jean-Claude Silbermann (b. 1935)
What is Jean-Claude Silbermann’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Jean-Claude Silbermann at 7 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,277 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,026–$5,196, n=16). The auction record is $45,473 for Painting, cut painted wood with string, oil on wood (2025, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painting, cut painted wood with string, oil on wood, 1935 | Huile sur bois peint découpé et ficelles Signé, daté et titré au dos 75×27cm Provenan | $45,473 | PIASA | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Cerf volant, 1994 | Huile sur bois Signé, titré, daté et numéroté au dos de chaque élément Couple : 112,5 | $5,974 | PIASA | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | La voie sèche, 1994 | Huile sur bois Signé, titré, daté au dos 35×58 cm | $5,974 | PIASA | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Le peigne de Jacob, 1988 | Huile sur bois découpé et cloche Signé et titré au dos de chaque élément 185 cm | $5,227 | PIASA | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Chez Fritz (Friedrich Hölderlin), 1976 | Oil on cut panel; in six parts | $5,186 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | The Aged Woman Embarks on a Journey, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $4,750 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | The Seer, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $4,750 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Ouvrir en cas de danger, collage, encre, 1935 | Encre, métal, petite fiole en verre sur carton posé dans une boite en cuir et velour | $4,547 | PIASA | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | La cour des miracles, 1996 | Huile sur bois Signé, titré, daté au dos de chaque élément 41 ×29 cm | $3,285 | PIASA | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Le point d’appui, 1999 | Huile sur bois 50×38 cm | $3,285 | PIASA | Feb 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $4,968 |
| Other | 13 | $971 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,481 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,158 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean-Claude Silbermann is an artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,195. 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 Silbermann sold in 2026 for $1,269, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Claude Silbermann work is $1,195.
The median Jean-Claude Silbermann painting sells for $4,750 across 13 lots.
The median Jean-Claude Silbermann work on paper sells for $602 across 3 lots.
The median Jean-Claude Silbermann print sells for $574 across 1 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 | 1 | $574 | $574 | — | 2022-06-09 |
| Paintings | 15 | $4,750† | $45,473 | 86.7% | 2026-02-18 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $602 | $4,547 | — | 2025-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,974 | $45,473 | — | 2026-02-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Jean-Claude Silbermann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $574. Paintings (15 lots) median $4,750, record $45,473. A typical Jean-Claude Silbermann painting sells for around 8.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,974.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,750–$5,974 | $5,362 | $45,473 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $45,473 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,974 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,547 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $602 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $574 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean-Claude Silbermann worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Claude Silbermann work is $1,195. The median Jean-Claude Silbermann painting sells for $4,750 across 13 lots. The median Jean-Claude Silbermann work on paper sells for $602 across 3 lots. The median Jean-Claude Silbermann print sells for $574 across 1 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 Silbermann painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Claude Silbermann painting is $4,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean-Claude Silbermann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Claude Silbermann painting is $45,473.
What is Jean-Claude Silbermann's auction record?
Jean-Claude Silbermann's auction record is $45,473, set in 2025.
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