Laurence Jenkell (b. 1965)
What is Laurence Jenkell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Laurence Jenkell at 16 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,615 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,849–$7,240, n=7). The auction record is $325,000 for Bonbon Aluminum Polimiroir (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonbon Aluminum Polimiroir, 2015 | Aluminum | $325,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Wrapping bonbon aluminium polimiroir, 1965 | Aluminium polimiroir | $312,393 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | Bonbon | Polished aluminium | $216,292 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | Wrapping Bonbon Rouge, 2017 | Polyester, with aluminium base | $147,647 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | Wrapping Bonbon, 2015 | Marble | $137,500 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 6 | Bonbon victoire de Samothrace, 2011 | Bronze | $122,279 | Tajan | Jul 2013 |
| 7 | Wrapping bonbon peint, Blue pacific, 2013 | Plexiglas transparent peint sur un socle | $102,848 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Bon Bon - American flag candy, 2011 | Polyester and glitter paint on aluminium base | $89,271 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 9 | Bonbon, 2008 | Aluminium | $73,294 | Phillips | Feb 2020 |
| 10 | WRAPPING BONBON ROUGE, 2011 | Altuglas | $71,605 | Tajan | Aug 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 39 | $15,256 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $81,283 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $14,608 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,184 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Laurence Jenkell is a French artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $11,386. 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 Laurence Jenkell sold in 2022 for $22,726, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurence Jenkell work is $11,386.
The median Laurence Jenkell sculpture sells for $9,705 across 52 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Laurence Jenkell sculptures typically sell for $5,546–$25,076 (the middle half of 28 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 56 | $9,705†‡ | $325,000 | 92.9% | 2026-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $147,647 | $325,000 | — | 2019-11-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,654–$4,361 | $4,184 | $53,165 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $5,546–$25,076†‡ | $9,705†‡ | $216,292 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $20,520–$134,963†‡ | $73,294†‡ | $325,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $325,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $312,393 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Laurence Jenkell worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurence Jenkell work is $11,386. The median Laurence Jenkell sculpture sells for $9,705 across 52 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Laurence Jenkell sculptures typically sell for $5,546–$25,076 (the middle half of 28 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 Laurence Jenkell sculpture?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laurence Jenkell sculpture is $9,705. 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 Laurence Jenkell's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laurence Jenkell sculpture is $325,000.
What is the average price of a medium Laurence Jenkell sculpture?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Laurence Jenkell sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,705, 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 Laurence Jenkell sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Laurence Jenkell sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $73,294, 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 Laurence Jenkell's auction record?
Laurence Jenkell's auction record is $325,000, set in 2019.
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