Abe Ajay (1919–2019)
What is Abe Ajay’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Abe Ajay at 5 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $858–$2,112, n=5). The auction record is $8,450 for Untitled (#969) (2022, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (#969), 1969 | Wax | $8,450 | Wright | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Construction #892, 1991 | Mixed media | $5,000 | Rago Arts | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Wall Sculpture #568, 1968 | Wax | $4,375 | Rago Arts | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Relief Painting 471, 1971 | Acrylic paint | $4,063 | Rago Arts | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled Construction #589, 1989 | Mixed media | $3,750 | Wright | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | Blue, Yellow, and Red, 1965 | Painted wood construction | $3,640 | Wright | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | White Relief #1078, 1978 | Fiberglass | $3,250 | Wright | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Relief Painting #2W69, 1969 | Acrylic paint | $3,072 | Rago Arts | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled (resin and acrylic on canvas over wood), 1979 | Acrylic paint | $2,772 | Wright | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Relief Painting #25/70, 1970 | Acrylic paint | $2,560 | Rago Arts | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,666 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $2,000 |
| Other | 18 | $1,690 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,922 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $2,112 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,200 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Abe Ajay is an American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,950. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Abe Ajay sold in 2025 for $2,112, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Abe Ajay on OpeningBid →What is a Abe Ajay work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abe Ajay work is $1,950.
The median Abe Ajay painting sells for $2,485 across 10 lots.
The median Abe Ajay sculpture sells for $2,000 across 7 lots.
The median Abe Ajay work on paper sells for $1,216 across 5 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,100 | $1,300 | — | 2006-09-19 |
| Paintings | 11 | $2,485 | $4,063 | 90.9% | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,216 | $5,000 | — | 2025-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $2,000 | $8,450 | — | 2022-10-13 |
Abe Ajay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,100. Paintings (11 lots) median $2,485, record $4,063. A typical Abe Ajay painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,500–$3,072 | $2,772 | $4,063 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $8,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,375 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,063 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,072 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,112 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,100 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Abe Ajay worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abe Ajay work is $1,950. The median Abe Ajay painting sells for $2,485 across 10 lots. The median Abe Ajay sculpture sells for $2,000 across 7 lots. The median Abe Ajay work on paper sells for $1,216 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Abe Ajay painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abe Ajay painting is $2,485.
What is Abe Ajay's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Abe Ajay painting is $4,063.
What is Abe Ajay's auction record?
Abe Ajay's auction record is $8,450, set in 2022.
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