Jean Nouvel (b. 1945)
What is Jean Nouvel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 229 auction results for Jean Nouvel at 17 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $535 including buyer’s premium (middle half $294–$1,194, n=6). The auction record is $8,641 for Bibliothèque tournante (2013, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bibliothèque tournante, circa 2000 | Layers of blue, red and yellow glass | $8,641 | Tajan | Jun 2013 |
| 2 | Bibliothèque tournante, circa 2000 | Glass | $6,090 | Tajan | Mar 2013 |
| 3 | A geometrical swiveling bookcase with three blue, red, yellow and translucent glass shelves units, circa 2000 | Glass shelves units | $4,870 | Tajan | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | MM chairs, 2003 | Cast aluminum, leather, upholstery | $4,256 | Wright | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Milana chair, 1994 | Not explicitly stated | $4,063 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | Milana low chair, 1994 | Chrome steel | $3,668 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Less Library Shelf, 1994 | Chrome steel | $3,024 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Less conference table, 1993 | Aluminium | $2,678 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Less dining table, 1993 | Enamel | $2,400 | Wright | Dec 2003 |
| 10 | PROJET POUR BERLIN | Collage et rehauts de gouache sur film sur tirage photographique | $2,151 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 22 | $1,812 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,947 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,562 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 229 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Nouvel is a French artist with 276 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $490. 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 Nouvel sold in 2026 for $1,758, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 228 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Nouvel work is $490.
The median Jean Nouvel sculpture sells for $1,336 across 3 lots.
The median Jean Nouvel work on paper sells for $2,151 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,151 | $2,151 | — | 2016-10-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,336 | $4,256 | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $4,282‡ | $10,152‡ | — | 2026-09-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $4,256 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,151 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,336 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Nouvel worth?
Across 228 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Nouvel work is $490. The median Jean Nouvel sculpture sells for $1,336 across 3 lots. The median Jean Nouvel work on paper sells for $2,151 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 Jean Nouvel's auction record?
Jean Nouvel's auction record is $10,152, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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