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Jan Fabre

Belgian · b. 1958 · Painter, Sculptor

Jan Fabre is a Belgian artist known for his contributions to theater, literature, and visual arts. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Fabre has established himself as… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Jan Fabre, De man die vuur geeft, Sculpture composée de deux éléments:De man die vuur geeftBonhams · €125,876≈ $136,802≈ £107,990Sign up to see
  2. Jan Fabre, Chapter XIV, 2010, bronze, stone baseChapter XIVPhillips · £76,900≈ $120,948≈ €108,096Sign up to see
  3. Jan Fabre, Troubleyn, 1989, ballpoint pen on cibachrome printTroubleynPhillips · $43,750≈ £27,512≈ €32,571Sign up to see

Jan Fabre’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 18 auction results for Jan Fabre between 2013 and 2026, of which 11 sold (61%). Recorded sale prices range from $855Sign up free to see to $137kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $137kSign up free to see for De man die vuur geeft at Bonhams in December 2023. Most results come from Phillips (9), Blindarte (3) and Van Ham (2).

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  1. Jan Fabre, Vleermuis, 1989, Bic ballpoint on photo paper, diptych, in artist's frames
    Vleermuis, 1989
    Bic ballpoint on photo paper, diptych, in artist's frames · Paper
    left panel 80 x 61 3/8 in. (203.2 x 155.9 cm) right panel 80 x 60 7/8 in. (203.2 x 154.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 77
    $23,220≈ £17,335≈ €20,209Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Jan Fabre, Knipschaarhuis I, 1989, Bic ballpoint on wood, in 2 parts
    Knipschaarhuis I, 1989
    Bic ballpoint on wood, in 2 parts · Panel
    each 100 1/2 x 65 x 54 in. (255.3 x 165.1 x 137.2 cm) overall 100 1/2 x 134 3/4 x 54 in. (255.3 x 342.3 x 137.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 57
    $8,385≈ £6,216≈ €7,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Jan Fabre, Konvolut von 3 Fotografien, a) Ohne Titel (II)
    Konvolut von 3 Fotografien
    a) Ohne Titel (II)
    80 x 60cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 33
    €739≈ $855≈ £630Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  4. Jan Fabre, De man die vuur geeft, Sculpture composée de deux éléments:
    De man die vuur geeft
    Sculpture · ed. 2/8
    159 x 59 x 84 cm & 66 x 80 x 68 cm
    Bonhams · · Lot 35
    €125,876≈ $136,802≈ £107,990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €120,000–180,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Jan Fabre, The Brain of a Messenger of Death, 2011, Silikon, Farbe und Glasaugen
    The Brain of a Messenger of Death, 2011
    Silikon, Farbe und Glasaugen
    16 x 25 x 32cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 1120
    €23,220≈ $27,750≈ £19,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Jan Fabre, Walking Leaf ? (From series: Walking Leaves 1986-1993), 1989, ballpoint pen and Phyllium giganteum on paper
    Walking Leaf ? (From series: Walking Leaves 1986-1993), 1989
    Drawing · Paper
    211 x 150 cm (83 1/8 x 59 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 283
    £25,200≈ $34,801≈ €29,035Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Jan Fabre, Het Denken van het Verbodene (La Pensee de l`interdit// Thinking the Forbidden), 1986, Bic pen on paper
    Het Denken van het Verbodene (La Pensee de l`interdit// Thinking the Forbidden), 1986
    Bic pen on paper · Paper
    29.7 x 21 cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 306
    £8,750≈ $11,585≈ €9,925Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Jan Fabre, Swords and Crosses, 1989, Biro on paper
    Swords and Crosses, 1989
    Biro on paper · Paper
    149.5 x 211 cm (58 7/8 x 83 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 222
    £35,000≈ $42,546≈ €40,115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Jan Fabre, Schloss Tivoli, 1992, Photography
    Schloss Tivoli, 1992
    Photograph
    69.9 x 49.9 cm (27.5 x 19.6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 539
    €9,375≈ $9,899≈ £7,869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  10. Jan Fabre, Chapter XIV, 2010, bronze, stone base
    Chapter XIV, 2010
    Sculpture · ed. 7/8
    106 x 115 x 49 cm (41 3/4 x 45 1/4 x 19 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 238
    £76,900≈ $120,948≈ €108,096Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗

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Jan Fabre: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Jan Fabre at auction?

$136,802Sign up free to see, for De man die vuur geeft at Bonhams (December 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Jan Fabre?

The median sale price is $27.8kSign up free to see across 11 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Jan Fabre have sold at auction?

11 of 18 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Jan Fabre?

Phillips, Blindarte and Van Ham account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Blindarte · Van Ham

About Jan Fabre

Jan Fabre is a Belgian artist known for his contributions to theater, literature, and visual arts. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Fabre has established himself as an influential figure in the artistic landscape.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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