Mado Jolain (1921–2019)
What is Mado Jolain’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 113 auction results for Mado Jolain at 17 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,708 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,100–$2,346, n=32). The auction record is $12,720 for Mado JOLAIN (née en 1921) Grand vase de jardin en terre chamottée (2016, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mado JOLAIN (née en 1921) Grand vase de jardin en terre chamottée, circa 1960 | Chamotte clay, grey enamel craquelure | $12,720 | Tajan | Mar 2016 |
| 2 | MADO JOLAIN (1921-2019), circa 1960 | Green enamelled earthenware | $11,335 | Tajan | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Brasero, circa 1960 | Enamelled earthenware | $10,602 | Tajan | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | MADO JOLAIN (née en 1921) | Céramique émaillée blanc | $9,171 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Mado Jolain (1926-1970), 1950 | Ceramics | $8,259 | PIASA | Dec 2014 |
| 6 | Mado Jolain (1926-1970), 1950 | Ceramics | $8,259 | PIASA | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | Mado JOLAIN (née en 1921) A spectacular biconical enamelled earthenware jug with geometrical patterns. Incised signature, numbered. Hei | Enamelled earthenware | $8,127 | Tajan | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | Mado JOLAIN (née en 1921) Grande coupe circulaire creuse en faïence, à décor émaillé représentant une nature morte stylisée, émaux b... | Faïence, à décor émaillé | $8,064 | Tajan | Nov 2011 |
| 9 | Spectaculaire et haute coupe mouvementée | Épreuve en céramique émaillée polychrome; l’extérieur gris et bleu pâle, l’intérieur au décor de lignes gravées et s’entrecroisant sur fond bleu roi | $6,038 | Ader | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Sous le Pont Mirabeau, coule la Seine et nos amours | Black lacquered metal structure with polychrome enameled tiles | $4,617 | Ader | Jun 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 77 | $1,559 |
| Sculpture | 13 | $1,173 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,840 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $1,275 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 113 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Mado Jolain is a French artist with 176 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,181. 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 Mado Jolain sold in 2026 for $1,755, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mado Jolain work is $1,181.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $9,887 | $12,720 | — | 2024-06-26 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mado Jolain worth?
Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mado Jolain work is $1,181. 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 Mado Jolain's auction record?
Mado Jolain's auction record is $12,720, set in 2016.
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