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# Jeanne-Claude (1935–2009)

## What is Jeanne-Claude’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Jeanne-Claude at 3 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,106 including buyer’s premium (middle half $613–$1,773, n=24). The auction record is $51,850 for Running Fence, Project for Sonoma and Marin Counties, State of California (2010, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Running Fence, Project for Sonoma and Marin Counties, State of California, 1935 | Charcoal | $51,850 | Bonhams | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Packed Coast Project, 1935 | Charcoal | $19,975 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 3 | Five Urban Projects, 1935 | Arches paper | $16,562 | Bonhams | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Wrapped book, 1935 | Book | $9,084 | Bonhams | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Packed Fountain and Packed Tower, Spoleto, 1968, 1968 | Sérigraphie | $5,240 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrapped Building, Project for 1 Times Square, Allied Chemical Tower, New York, 1935 | Charcoal | $10,290 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 2 | Package on a Handtruck Project, 1935 | Lithograph in colors | $6,375 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Wrapped Roman Sculptures, Project for Die Glyptothek, München, 1935 | Screenprint in colors on wove | $6,375 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Ericsson Display Monitor Unit 3111, Wrapped Project for Personal Computer, 1935 | Lithographs | $5,608 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | Pink Store Front, Project, 1935 | Lithographs | $5,382 | Bonhams | Dec 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 91 | $1,187 |
| Other | 10 | $790 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 79 | $1,304 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $961 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jeanne-Claude is a French artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,217.

A work by Jeanne-Claude sold in 2026 for $2,295, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jeanne-Claude work worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jeanne-Claude work is $1,217.

The median Jeanne-Claude print sells for $1,290 across 90 lots.

The median Jeanne-Claude work on paper sells for $790 across 14 lots.

The median Jeanne-Claude photograph sells for $1,812 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jeanne-Claude prints typically sell for $777–$2,879 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jeanne-Claude prints typically sell for $829–$2,371 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 116 | $1,290 | $16,562 | 77.6% | 2026-01-22 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,265 | $1,265 | — | 2025-01-25 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $790 | $51,850 | — | 2024-10-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $445 | $445 | 50% | 2025-02-03 |
| Photography | 5 | $1,812 | $2,795 | 40% | 2025-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $10,290 | $51,850 | — | 2025-09-10 |

Jeanne-Claude's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (116 lots) median $1,290 with 77.6% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,265, record $1,265. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $10,290.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $829–$2,371 | $1,044 | $16,562 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 67 | $777–$2,879 | $1,530 | $10,290 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $580–$783 | $580 | $797 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $724–$1,850 | $797 | $51,850 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $51,850 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $19,975 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $16,562 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $10,290 |
| Photography | 2023 | $2,795 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,265 |
| Photography | 2025 | $829 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $445 |

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 Jeanne-Claude worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jeanne-Claude work is $1,217. The median Jeanne-Claude print sells for $1,290 across 90 lots. The median Jeanne-Claude work on paper sells for $790 across 14 lots. The median Jeanne-Claude photograph sells for $1,812 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jeanne-Claude prints typically sell for $777–$2,879 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jeanne-Claude prints typically sell for $829–$2,371 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Jeanne-Claude print?

Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jeanne-Claude print is $1,290.

### What is Jeanne-Claude's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jeanne-Claude print is $16,562.

### What is the average price of a Jeanne-Claude work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jeanne-Claude work on paper is $790.

### What is Jeanne-Claude's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jeanne-Claude work on paper is $51,850.

### What is the average price of a medium Jeanne-Claude print?

Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jeanne-Claude print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,530, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Jeanne-Claude print?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jeanne-Claude print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,044, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Jeanne-Claude's auction record?

Jeanne-Claude's auction record is $51,850, set in 2010.

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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, “Jeanne-Claude auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jeanne-claude (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.