Jules Wabbes (1919–1974)
What is Jules Wabbes’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 549 auction results for Jules Wabbes at 17 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,888 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,932–$8,917, n=74). The auction record is $94,185 for Suspension Nid d'abeilles (2015, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension Nid d'abeilles, 1959 | Brass | $94,185 | Sotheby's | May 2015 |
| 2 | Table Tulipe, 1960 | Patinated bronze | $76,259 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Bureau dit 'Gérard Philipe', 1952 | Stainless steel | $53,947 | PIASA | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Table à pan coupé, 1965 | Bronze | $38,313 | Bonhams | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Honeycomb ceiling lamp, 1968 | Bronze | $31,500 | Wright | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Jules Wabbes (1919-1974), 1966 | Bois debout de wengé et bronze brut patiné Modèle créé en 1966 H 76,5 × Ø 149,5 cm B | $30,133 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Plafonnier, 1970 | Cartridge brass | $30,000 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 8 | Dining table | Laminated end-grain wenge, painted steel | $29,791 | Phillips | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | Bureau dit 'Gérard Philipe', 1950 | Glass | $28,509 | PIASA | Jan 2025 |
| 10 | Suspension dite 'Osaka', 1970 | Stainless steel | $28,471 | PIASA | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 25 | $6,111 |
| Other | 129 | $5,994 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 78 | $7,699 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $5,994 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $3,072 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 549 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Jules Wabbes is a Belgian artist with 768 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $4,445. 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 Jules Wabbes sold in 2026 for $6,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 544 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jules Wabbes work is $4,445.
The median Jules Wabbes sculpture sells for $2,352 across 84 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jules Wabbes sculptures typically sell for $1,296–$2,451 (the middle half of 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 112 | $2,352† | $53,947 | 75% | 2026-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $28,531† | $94,185 | — | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $1,296–$2,451† | $1,845† | $15,120 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,903–$18,074† | $8,997† | $28,553† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $5,271–$29,079† | $13,683† | $53,947 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $53,947 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $41,828† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jules Wabbes worth?
Across 544 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jules Wabbes work is $4,445. The median Jules Wabbes sculpture sells for $2,352 across 84 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jules Wabbes sculptures typically sell for $1,296–$2,451 (the middle half of 39 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 Jules Wabbes sculpture?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jules Wabbes sculpture is $2,352. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jules Wabbes's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jules Wabbes sculpture is $53,947.
What is the average price of a small Jules Wabbes sculpture?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jules Wabbes sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,845, 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 large Jules Wabbes sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jules Wabbes sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,683, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jules Wabbes's auction record?
Jules Wabbes's auction record is $94,185, set in 2015.
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