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# Jean-Michel Folon (1934–2005)

## What is Jean-Michel Folon’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 356 auction results for Jean-Michel Folon at 69 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $430 including buyer’s premium (middle half $162–$4,217, n=62). The auction record is $469,515 for Vivre en ville (2022, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vivre en ville, 2004 | Bronze, brown patina | $469,515 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Pluie, 1999 | Bronze | $400,287 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Le Secret (The Secret), 1999 | Bronze | $290,629 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | JE ME SOUVIENS, 2003 | Bronze sur banc en bois et fonte | $207,460 | Artcurial | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | Le Voyageur, 2002 | Bronze | $160,270 | Artcurial | Jun 2015 |
| 6 | La pêche miraculeuse (Buste aux poissons), bronze, 2005 | Bronze | $144,614 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | PENSEE POT DE FLEURS, 1997 | Bronze | $133,622 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | Pensee Livre, 1996 | Bronze | $129,708 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Les amis, 2005 | Bronze à patine marron | $117,183 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | L'homme qui marche, 2003 | Bronze à patine brune | $112,910 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 41 | $37,332 |
| Other | 30 | $4,247 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $2,975 |
| Prints | 79 | $304 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $21,785 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $861 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 74 | $479 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 356 results from 69 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean-Michel Folon is a Belgian artist with 466 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $566. 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 a hammer price of $575 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Jean-Michel Folon works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jean-Michel Folon work worth?

Across 336 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Michel Folon work is $566.

The median Jean-Michel Folon print sells for $298 across 152 lots.

The median Jean-Michel Folon work on paper sells for $4,247 across 46 lots.

The median Jean-Michel Folon sculpture sells for $36,989 across 36 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Michel Folon prints typically sell for $166–$500 (the middle half of 82 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Michel Folon prints typically sell for $130–$411 (the middle half of 47 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 | 174 | $298†‡ | $4,139† | 87.4% | 2026-10-10 |
| Paintings | 1 | $5,675 | $5,675 | — | 2025-01-22 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $4,247†‡ | $27,646 | 88.5% | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 37 | $36,989† | $469,515 | 97.3% | 2026-04-17 |
| Photography | 3 | $669†‡ | $669† | — | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $139,118†‡ | $469,515 | — | 2026-04-16 |

† 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 (174 lots) median $298 with 87.4% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $5,675, record $5,675. A typical Jean-Michel Folon painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $139,118.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $130–$411†‡ | $245†‡ | $2,812 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $166–$500†‡ | $306†‡ | $4,139† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $205–$808† | $388† | $1,599 |

† 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) | 27 | $1,598–$4,249† | $2,752† | $11,031 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $4,413–$11,887†‡ | $5,451†‡ | $27,646 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $5,898–$33,367† | $13,067† | $44,964 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $37,131–$73,567† | $65,586† | $117,183 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $129,708–$400,287† | $160,270† | $469,515 |

† 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 | 2022 | $469,515 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $429,840† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $27,646 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $15,798 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,675 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,139† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,494† |
| Photography | 2019 | $669† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Jean-Michel Folon worth?

Across 336 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Michel Folon work is $566. The median Jean-Michel Folon print sells for $298 across 152 lots. The median Jean-Michel Folon work on paper sells for $4,247 across 46 lots. The median Jean-Michel Folon sculpture sells for $36,989 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Michel Folon prints typically sell for $166–$500 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jean-Michel Folon prints typically sell for $130–$411 (the middle half of 47 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 print?

Based on 152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Michel Folon print is $298. 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 $4,139. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,139 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Jean-Michel Folon work on paper?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Michel Folon work on paper is $4,247. 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 work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Michel Folon work on paper is $27,646.

### What is the average price of a Jean-Michel Folon sculpture?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Michel Folon sculpture is $36,989. 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 $469,515.

### What is the average price of a medium Jean-Michel Folon print?

Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Michel Folon print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $306, 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-Michel Folon print?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Michel Folon print (small (under 50 cm)) is $245, 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 $469,515, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jean-Michel Folon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-michel-folon-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.