> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jonone · updated 2026-11-02

# Jonone (1963–2014)

## What is Jonone’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 289 auction results for Jonone at 17 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,901 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,249–$14,688, n=28). The auction record is $166,462 for ROLLS ROYCE MODELE CORNICHE (2013, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROLLS ROYCE MODELE CORNICHE, 1984 | Painted Rolls Royce Modelle Corniche | $166,462 | Artcurial | Jan 2013 |
| 2 | R.I.P REST IN PEACE, 1991 | Signée | $96,480 | Artcurial | Feb 2014 |
| 3 | Blood Diamonds, 2013 | Signée | $95,854 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | When da truth speaks (Grand Palais), 2009 | Acrylique sur toile | $91,042 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | A to the Z in 5 seconds, 1990 | Acrylique, peinture aérosol et collages sur toile | $90,458 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Exposures - 2016, 2016 | Painting | $52,664 | Artcurial | Apr 2018 |
| 7 | Silence, 2017 | Acrylique sur toile | $50,628 | Artcurial | Feb 2020 |
| 8 | Spring Time in Paris, 1990 | Spray paint | $50,628 | Artcurial | Feb 2020 |
| 9 | Studio drips - 2013, 2013 | Huile sur toile | $50,283 | Artcurial | Oct 2016 |
| 10 | DARK SPLASH, 1991 | Peinture aérosol et acrylique sur toile | $49,535 | Artcurial | Jun 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 135 | $19,110 |
| Other | 54 | $3,577 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $2,391 |
| Prints | 39 | $1,344 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $20,239 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $2,934 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,084 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 289 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jonone is an American artist with 351 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $7,411. 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 Jonone sold in 2026 for $9,918, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jonone work worth?

Across 280 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jonone work is $7,411.

The median Jonone painting sells for $17,441 across 156 lots.

The median Jonone print sells for $1,190 across 53 lots.

The median Jonone work on paper sells for $5,225 across 16 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Jonone paintings typically sell for $14,728–$25,665 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jonone paintings typically sell for $5,112–$9,884 (the middle half of 21 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 | 53 | $1,190† | $25,534 | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Paintings | 163 | $17,441†‡ | $95,854 | 95.7% | 2026-04-03 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $5,225† | $31,691 | — | 2024-08-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $2,591† | $9,364 | — | 2025-10-07 |
| Photography | 2 | $695 | $697 | — | 2023-10-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $50,628 | $166,462 | — | 2023-12-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jonone's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (53 lots) median $1,190. Paintings (163 lots) median $17,441, record $95,854. A typical Jonone painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $50,628.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $167–$1,190† | $793† | $1,704† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $823–$1,889† | $1,185† | $3,454 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $5,112–$9,884†‡ | $6,784†‡ | $29,205 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $14,728–$25,665† | $19,910† | $34,654 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $95,854 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $91,042 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $31,691 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $25,534 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $20,784 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $18,413† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $9,364 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $7,181 |

† 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 Jonone worth?

Across 280 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jonone work is $7,411. The median Jonone painting sells for $17,441 across 156 lots. The median Jonone print sells for $1,190 across 53 lots. The median Jonone work on paper sells for $5,225 across 16 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Jonone paintings typically sell for $14,728–$25,665 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jonone paintings typically sell for $5,112–$9,884 (the middle half of 21 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 Jonone painting?

Based on 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jonone painting is $17,441. 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 Jonone's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jonone painting is $95,854.

### What is the average price of a Jonone print?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jonone print is $1,190. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jonone's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jonone print is $25,534.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jonone work on paper is $5,225. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jonone's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jonone work on paper is $31,691.

### What is the average price of a large Jonone painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jonone painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $19,910, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Jonone painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jonone painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,784, 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 Jonone's auction record?

Jonone's auction record is $166,462, set in 2013.

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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, “Jonone auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jonone (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.