Jacques Herold Auction Prices and Value Guide
Jacques Herold auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 229 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Jacques Herold auction prices: quick answer
Jacques Herold auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Jacques Herold
- Source records
- 229
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Jacques Herold
Jacques Hérold (1910–1987) was a Romanian-born painter closely associated with the Surrealist movement. Born in Piatra Neamț, Romania, Hérold relocated to Paris where he became an active participant in Surrealist circles. His work is characterized by dreamlike imagery and explorations of the subconscious, aligning with the core concerns of Surrealist painting. Hérold's contributions to the movement earned him institutional recognition, including representation in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Collectors encounter his work primarily through European and international auction markets, where his paintings appear with reasonable frequency. His dual Romanian and French identity places him within a broader generation of Eastern European artists who shaped interwar and postwar modernism in Western Europe.
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Common works and media
Hérold is best known as a painter working within the Surrealist idiom. His output primarily includes oil paintings on canvas and works on paper. Collectors may also encounter gouaches, drawings, and prints. Subject matter tends toward abstracted figurative and biomorphic forms consistent with Surrealist visual language. Works are generally not produced in editions, though print media may exist in small runs. Provenance documentation and medium verification are important for accurate identification and appraisal of individual pieces.
Market and appraisal context
Jacques Hérold's work appears regularly at auction, with over 200 documented lots, indicating a consistent secondary-market presence. Several factors can influence the appraisal value of a Hérold work: the medium and scale of the piece, its provenance and exhibition history, its date relative to his Surrealist period, and its condition. Institutional holdings, notably at MoMA, lend credibility to his market profile. Collectors should verify attribution carefully, as Hérold is not among the most widely documented Surrealist painters, and cataloguing standards can vary between auction houses. Consulting comparable public auction records and a qualified appraiser is recommended for any valuation.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Post-War and Contemporary Art
- Surrealist Art
Value drivers
- Association with the Surrealist movement increases collector interest
- Institutional representation at MoMA supports market credibility
- Over 200 auction records documented, suggesting regular market presence
Appraisal caveats
- Exact auction categories and price ranges cannot be determined from available sources alone; Appraisily auction records should be consulted for realized prices.
- Provenance, condition, attribution, and medium should be verified on a per-work basis.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Jacques Herold worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Jacques Herold artwork?
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