Jean Michel Folon (1934–2005)
What is Jean Michel Folon’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 121 auction results for Jean Michel Folon at 19 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $612 including buyer’s premium (middle half $366–$19,368, n=19). The auction record is $280,198 for Walking (F261) (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walking (F261), 2003 | Bronze | $280,198 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | LA FONTAINE AUX OISEAUX, 2000 | Fonte | $189,635 | Artcurial | May 2017 |
| 3 | DEUXIÈME PENSÉE, 1996 | Bronze | $113,673 | Artcurial | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Le secret, 2003 | Bronze | $105,560 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | TROISIÈME PENSÉE, 1996 | Bronze | $88,012 | Artcurial | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | Le départ, 2005 | Bronze à patine brune | $80,845 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Je me souviens | Bronze | $62,139 | Sotheby's | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | LA SOURCE, 1996 | Signé et numéroté en bas à droite sur la margelle "Folon | $51,056 | Artcurial | May 2017 |
| 9 | L'Oiseau | Bronze | $32,500 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | Partir (F232), 2001 | Bronze à patine brun-vert | $31,268 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 51 | $5,380 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $3,801 |
| Other | 11 | $455 |
| Prints | 18 | $449 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $3,587 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $1,261 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $733 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 121 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Michel Folon is a Belgian artist with 163 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,804. 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 Michel Folon sold in 2026 for $105,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Michel Folon on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Michel Folon work worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Michel Folon work is $2,804.
The median Jean Michel Folon sculpture sells for $5,739 across 53 lots.
The median Jean Michel Folon print sells for $432 across 48 lots.
The median Jean Michel Folon work on paper sells for $2,660 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jean Michel Folon sculptures typically sell for $3,228–$8,001 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Michel Folon prints typically sell for $296–$738 (the middle half of 29 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 | 52 | $432†‡ | $2,880 | 92.3% | 2026-09-11 |
| Paintings | 2 | $15,128 | $24,944 | — | 2025-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $2,660† | $8,688 | 60% | 2022-05-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 55 | $5,739† | $280,198 | 96.4% | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $135,396† | $280,198 | — | 2026-02-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Michel Folon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (52 lots) median $432 with 92.3% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $15,128, record $24,944. A typical Jean Michel Folon painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $135,396.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $230–$500†‡ | $417†‡ | $755‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $296–$738†‡ | $444†‡ | $2,880 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $327–$439 | $393 | $1,375 |
† 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) | 5 | $694–$3,801† | $2,500† | $8,688 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $3,228–$8,001† | $3,945† | $31,268 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $41,129–$76,169† | $51,634† | $105,560 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $88,012–$157,119† | $113,673† | $280,198 |
† 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 | 2025 | $280,198 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $189,635 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $24,944 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $8,688 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $5,444† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,313 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $2,880 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,375 |
† 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 Jean Michel Folon worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Michel Folon work is $2,804. The median Jean Michel Folon sculpture sells for $5,739 across 53 lots. The median Jean Michel Folon print sells for $432 across 48 lots. The median Jean Michel Folon work on paper sells for $2,660 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Michel Folon sculptures typically sell for $3,228–$8,001 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Michel Folon prints typically sell for $296–$738 (the middle half of 29 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 Michel Folon sculpture?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Michel Folon sculpture is $5,739. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean Michel Folon's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Michel Folon sculpture is $280,198.
What is the average price of a Jean Michel Folon print?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Michel Folon print is $432. 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 Michel Folon's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Michel Folon print is $2,880.
What is the average price of a Jean Michel Folon work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Michel Folon work on paper is $2,660. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jean Michel Folon's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Michel Folon work on paper is $8,688.
What is the average price of a small Jean Michel Folon sculpture?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Michel Folon sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,945, 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 Jean Michel Folon print?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Michel Folon print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $444, 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 Michel Folon's auction record?
Jean Michel Folon's auction record is $280,198, set in 2025.
See the full Jean Michel Folon record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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