Julian Schnabel (b. 1951)
What is Julian Schnabel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 344 auction results for Julian Schnabel at 45 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $41,280 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,668–$113,345, n=55). The auction record is $1,452,500 for Ethnic Type #14 (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethnic Type #14, 1984 | Oil paint | $1,452,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Divan, 1979 | Oil, ceramic and Bondo on wood, in 3 parts | $1,270,000 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 3 | Victory After S-chanf VI S-chanf 後的勝利 6, 2021 | Oil, plates and bondo on wood | $926,426 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Rose Painting (Near Van Gogh's Grave) XIX, 2017 | Oil, plates and bondo on wood | $882,000 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Big Girl Painting, 2013 | Oil paint | $806,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Rose Painting (Near Van Gogh's Grave) X, 2016 | Painting | $693,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Salinas Cruz, 1984 | Oil paint | $630,000 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Untitled (Girl with No Eyes), 2001 | Oil paint | $579,600 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled (Self-Portrait), 2007 | Oil and resin on canvas, in artist's frame | $501,410 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Marc François Auboire, 1988 | Painting | $482,153 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $125,100 |
| Paintings | 153 | $107,100 |
| Other | 41 | $72,492 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $13,800 |
| Prints | 63 | $2,125 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 191 | $97,725 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $7,775 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $3,312 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 344 results from 45 houses · How we compute these figures
Julian Schnabel is an American artist with 479 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $27,328. 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 Julian Schnabel sold in 2026 for $96,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 343 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Schnabel work is $27,328.
The median Julian Schnabel print sells for $1,731 across 98 lots.
The median Julian Schnabel painting sells for $99,297 across 121 lots.
The median Julian Schnabel sculpture sells for $120,931 across 37 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Julian Schnabel paintings typically sell for $73,500–$226,800 (the middle half of 99 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Julian Schnabel prints typically sell for $1,320–$4,173 (the middle half of 46 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 | 145 | $1,731†‡ | $125,000 | 67.6% | 2026-09-28 |
| Paintings | 136 | $99,297†‡ | $926,426 | 89% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $10,208†‡ | $173,000 | 81% | 2025-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 38 | $120,931 | $312,644 | 97.4% | 2026-10-01 |
| Photography | 8 | $6,753† | $71,988 | 87.5% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 105 | $201,600‡ | $1.5M | — | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Julian Schnabel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (145 lots) median $1,731 with 67.6% sell-through. Paintings (136 lots) median $99,297, record $926,426. A typical Julian Schnabel painting sells for around 57× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 105 lots) the median is $201,600.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $875–$2,757†‡ | $1,560†‡ | $5,626 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 46 | $1,320–$4,173†‡ | $2,798†‡ | $125,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $5,000–$14,182 | $8,308 | $22,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $9,135–$42,732† | $12,243† | $926,426 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 99 | $73,500–$226,800†‡ | $125,132†‡ | $882,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,500–$17,500‡ | $10,208‡ | $30,240 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,761–$30,000†‡ | $15,000†‡ | $173,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $98,400–$191,250 | $137,500 | $312,644 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $926,426 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $882,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $312,644 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $300,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $173,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $125,000 |
| Photography | 2003 | $71,988 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $53,340 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Julian Schnabel worth?
Across 343 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Schnabel work is $27,328. The median Julian Schnabel print sells for $1,731 across 98 lots. The median Julian Schnabel painting sells for $99,297 across 121 lots. The median Julian Schnabel sculpture sells for $120,931 across 37 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Julian Schnabel paintings typically sell for $73,500–$226,800 (the middle half of 99 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Julian Schnabel prints typically sell for $1,320–$4,173 (the middle half of 46 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 Julian Schnabel print?
Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Schnabel print is $1,731. 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 Julian Schnabel's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Schnabel print is $125,000.
What is the average price of a Julian Schnabel painting?
Based on 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Schnabel painting is $99,297. 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 Julian Schnabel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Schnabel painting is $926,426.
What is the average price of a Julian Schnabel sculpture?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Schnabel sculpture is $120,931.
What is Julian Schnabel's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Schnabel sculpture is $312,644.
What is the average price of a large Julian Schnabel painting?
Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Julian Schnabel painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $125,132, 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 large Julian Schnabel print?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Julian Schnabel print (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,798, 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 Julian Schnabel's auction record?
Julian Schnabel's auction record is $1,452,500, set in 2017.
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