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# Jean Tinguely (1925–1991)

Jean Tinguely is a Swiss artist with 159 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,227. 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 Tinguely sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,438 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Tinguely work worth?

Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Tinguely work is $1,227.

The median Jean Tinguely print sells for $671 across 56 lots.

The median Jean Tinguely work on paper sells for $3,173 across 36 lots.

The median Jean Tinguely sculpture sells for $67,564 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Tinguely prints typically sell for $197–$918 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jean Tinguely work on papers typically sell for $1,631–$4,640 (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 | 74 | $671†‡ | $24,773‡ | 75.7% | 2026-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $3,173†‡ | $29,906 | 69.2% | 2023-12-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $67,564† | $126,433 | — | 2022-09-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $610† | $610† | — | 2012-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $67,564† | $126,433 | — | 2020-02-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $530–$834†‡ | $714†‡ | $2,561 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $197–$918†‡ | $546†‡ | $2,143† |

† 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) | 29 | $1,631–$4,640†‡ | $3,173†‡ | $10,625 |

† 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 | 2016 | $126,433 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $119,019† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $29,906 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $24,773‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $20,536‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $10,625 |
| Photography | 2012 | $610† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Tinguely worth?

Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Tinguely work is $1,227. The median Jean Tinguely print sells for $671 across 56 lots. The median Jean Tinguely work on paper sells for $3,173 across 36 lots. The median Jean Tinguely sculpture sells for $67,564 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean Tinguely prints typically sell for $197–$918 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jean Tinguely work on papers typically sell for $1,631–$4,640 (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 Tinguely print?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Tinguely print is $671. 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 Tinguely's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Tinguely print is $24,773. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Jean Tinguely work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Tinguely work on paper is $3,173. 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 Tinguely's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Tinguely work on paper is $29,906.

### What is the average price of a medium Jean Tinguely print?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Tinguely print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $546, 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 Tinguely work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Tinguely work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,173, 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 Tinguely's auction record?

Jean Tinguely's auction record is $126,433, set in 2016.

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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.