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# Laurence Jenkell (b. 1965)

## What is Laurence Jenkell’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 39 | $15,256 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Laurence Jenkell work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Laurence Jenkell work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Laurence Jenkell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/laurence-jenkell (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.