> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jules-wabbes · updated 2026-11-03

# Jules Wabbes (1919–1974)

## What is Jules Wabbes’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 25 | $6,111 |
| Other | 129 | $5,994 |

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

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 549 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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 $14,766, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Jules Wabbes works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Jules Wabbes on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jules-wabbes?ref=kg:jules-wabbes) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Jules Wabbes work 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 $2,413 across 84 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jules Wabbes sculptures typically sell for $1,361–$2,871 (the middle half of 41 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 | $2,413† | $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) | 41 | $1,361–$2,871† | $1,952† | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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 $2,413 across 84 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jules Wabbes sculptures typically sell for $1,361–$2,871 (the middle half of 41 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 $2,413. 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 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jules Wabbes sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,952, 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.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jules Wabbes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jules-wabbes (updated 2026-11-03).

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.