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# Julian Schnabel (b. 1951)

Julian Schnabel is an American artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $29,881. 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 is recorded as sold in 2026 for $272,470; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Julian Schnabel work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Schnabel work is $29,881.

The median Julian Schnabel painting sells for $103,549 across 28 lots.

The median Julian Schnabel print sells for $4,779 across 20 lots.

The median Julian Schnabel work on paper sells for $34,764 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Julian Schnabel paintings typically sell for $76,863–$240,606 (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 | 21 | $4,779† | $43,911 | 95.2% | 2025-11-13 |
| Paintings | 28 | $103,549 | $697,087 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $34,764 | $138,110 | — | 2015-04-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $239,444‡ | $697,087 | — | 2026-05-20 |

† 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 (21 lots) median $4,779 with 95.2% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $103,549, record $697,087. A typical Julian Schnabel painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $239,444.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,302–$24,771† | $15,120† | $43,911 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $2,152–$5,276 | $3,705 | $7,545 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $76,863–$240,606 | $134,066 | $697,087 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $697,087 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $548,353 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $138,110 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $43,911 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $34,764 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $26,296 |

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 Julian Schnabel worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Schnabel work is $29,881. The median Julian Schnabel painting sells for $103,549 across 28 lots. The median Julian Schnabel print sells for $4,779 across 20 lots. The median Julian Schnabel work on paper sells for $34,764 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Julian Schnabel paintings typically sell for $76,863–$240,606 (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 Julian Schnabel painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Schnabel painting is $103,549.

### What is Julian Schnabel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Schnabel painting is $697,087.

### What is the average price of a Julian Schnabel print?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Schnabel print is $4,779. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Julian Schnabel's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Schnabel print is $43,911.

### What is the average price of a large Julian Schnabel painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Julian Schnabel painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $134,066, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Julian Schnabel print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Julian Schnabel print (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Julian Schnabel's auction record?

Julian Schnabel's auction record is $697,087, set in 2014.

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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, “Julian Schnabel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/julian-schnabel (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.