Max Jacob (1876–1944)
What is Max Jacob’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 162 auction results for Max Jacob at 19 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $406 including buyer’s premium (middle half $293–$1,154, n=26). The auction record is $12,895 for La Crucifixion (2020, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Crucifixion | Gouache | $12,895 | Ader | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | Autoportrait, 1932 | Gouache sur papier contrecollé sur toile | $10,316 | Ader | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | Tête de Christ, 1933 | Gouache sur carton | $5,875 | Ader | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | Au Cirque, 1928 | Gouache | $5,445 | Ader | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | Apollinaire sur un divan, 1910 | Encre, aquarelle et rehauts de gouache | $5,015 | Ader | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | L’Arche de Noé | Gouache sur papier fort | $4,913 | Ader | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | THEATRE SCENE, 1924, 1924 | <p>signed and dated <i>Juin 24 </i>in pen (lower left), gouache and mixed media on paper</p> | $4,905 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2025 |
| 8 | Les Baigneurs | Encre et gouache | $4,585 | Ader | Jun 2020 |
| 9 | Lettres à André Lefèvre, 1920-1943 | 47 autographed letters (with one undated business card and 2 envelopes) | $4,050 | Tajan | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Dans un théâtre de Montmartre | Gouache sur carton | $4,012 | Ader | Jun 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 59 | $1,924 |
| Other | 81 | $602 |
| Prints | 9 | $272 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,856 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 115 | $931 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 162 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Max Jacob is a French artist with 208 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $855. 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 Max Jacob is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,469; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Max Jacob on OpeningBid →What is a Max Jacob work worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Jacob work is $855.
The median Max Jacob work on paper sells for $1,068 across 118 lots.
The median Max Jacob print sells for $298 across 20 lots.
The median Max Jacob painting sells for $2,382 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Max Jacob work on papers typically sell for $573–$1,965 (the middle half of 103 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 | 24 | $298 | $4,050 | 83.3% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 6 | $2,382 | $12,895 | 66.7% | 2020-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 126 | $1,068†‡ | $10,316 | 93.7% | 2026-08-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $5,015‡ | $12,895 | — | 2026-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Max Jacob's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $298 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $2,382, record $12,895. A typical Max Jacob painting sells for around 8.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $5,015.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $145–$324 | $228 | $411 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 103 | $573–$1,965†‡ | $1,003†‡ | $10,316 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,395–$3,987‡ | $3,725‡ | $4,913 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $12,895 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $10,316 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,050 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $3,033 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,187 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Max Jacob worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Jacob work is $855. The median Max Jacob work on paper sells for $1,068 across 118 lots. The median Max Jacob print sells for $298 across 20 lots. The median Max Jacob painting sells for $2,382 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Max Jacob work on papers typically sell for $573–$1,965 (the middle half of 103 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 Max Jacob work on paper?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Jacob work on paper is $1,068. 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 Max Jacob's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Jacob work on paper is $10,316.
What is the average price of a Max Jacob print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Jacob print is $298.
What is Max Jacob's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Jacob print is $4,050.
What is the average price of a small Max Jacob work on paper?
Based on 103 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Jacob work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,003, 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 Max Jacob's auction record?
Max Jacob's auction record is $12,895, set in 2020.
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