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# Jean-Michel Othoniel (b. 1964)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Jean-Michel Othoniel at 17 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,414 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,436–$47,121, n=17). The auction record is $215,527 for Black Tornado (2025, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Tornado, 2017 | Stainless steel | $215,527 | Phillips | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled, 2012 | Verre de Murano, mica et acier; Murano glass, mica and steel | $168,767 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (blue-knot), 2012 | Chrome steel | $152,400 | Phillips | May 2025 |
| 4 | Double collier blanc, 2008 | Glass | $134,500 | Wright | Jun 2010 |
| 5 | Sans Titre (collier multicolore) | Verre de Murano et câble en acier | $127,901 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | La Rose du Louvre, 2020 | Peinture sur toile, encre noire sur feuille d’or blanc | $113,688 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 7 | SANS TITRE (COLLIER NOIR), 2013 | Verre de Murano et acier | $70,187 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Precious Stonewall, 2012 | Verre indien miroité et bois | $69,477 | Artcurial | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Kokoro, 2013 | Mirrored glass and steel | $69,300 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 10 | LE O DANS LE O - 2020, 2020 | Pièce unique | $52,404 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 30 | $39,785 |
| Other | 12 | $8,911 |
| Prints | 9 | $1,478 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $50,968 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $34,375 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,374 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean-Michel Othoniel is a French artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $12,537. 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 Othoniel sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $102,337 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jean-Michel Othoniel work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Michel Othoniel work is $12,537.

The median Jean-Michel Othoniel print sells for $4,660 across 24 lots.

The median Jean-Michel Othoniel sculpture sells for $28,106 across 11 lots.

The median Jean-Michel Othoniel work on paper sells for $1,586 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 | 30 | $4,660†‡ | $19,168 | 80% | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 3 | $62,303‡ | $113,688 | — | 2026-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,586‡ | $1,586‡ | 12.5% | 2012-04-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $28,106† | $215,527 | 91.7% | 2026-04-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $134,500† | $215,527 | — | 2026-08-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Jean-Michel Othoniel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $4,660 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $62,303, record $113,688. A typical Jean-Michel Othoniel painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $134,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $903–$1,306†‡ | $948†‡ | $1,515‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $11,412–$13,198†‡ | $12,019†‡ | $19,168 |

† 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 | $215,527 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $152,400 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $113,688 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $62,303‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $19,168 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $13,652‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,586‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Othoniel worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Michel Othoniel work is $12,537. The median Jean-Michel Othoniel print sells for $4,660 across 24 lots. The median Jean-Michel Othoniel sculpture sells for $28,106 across 11 lots. The median Jean-Michel Othoniel work on paper sells for $1,586 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-Michel Othoniel print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Michel Othoniel print is $4,660. 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 Othoniel's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Michel Othoniel print is $19,168.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Michel Othoniel sculpture is $28,106. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jean-Michel Othoniel's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Michel Othoniel sculpture is $215,527.

### What is the average price of a large Jean-Michel Othoniel print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jean-Michel Othoniel print (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,019, 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 Othoniel print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-Michel Othoniel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $948, 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 Othoniel's auction record?

Jean-Michel Othoniel's auction record is $215,527, set in 2025.

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

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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.