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# Adolph Jentsch (1888–1977)

## What is Adolph Jentsch’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Adolph Jentsch at 2 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $242 including buyer’s premium (middle half $112–$549, n=7). The auction record is $61,681 for A Southern Namibian Landscape (2009, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Southern Namibian Landscape, 1939 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $61,681 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2009 |
| 2 | South West Africa Landscape, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $7,421 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2024 |
| 3 | S. W. Africa, 1948 | Watercolour on paper | $1,651 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Landscape, SWA, 1959 | Watercolour | $1,121 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | Landscape with Low Bushes, 1953 | Watercolour on paper | $1,087 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | S.W. Afrika II, 1945 | Watercolour on paper | $1,012 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | Landscape with Distant Mountains, 1941 | Watercolour on artist's board | $995 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Landscape, SWA, 1964 | Watercolour | $972 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | Sud West Afrika, 1959 | Watercolour on paper | $972 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Sud West of Afrika, 1963 | Watercolour on paper | $659 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 12 | $972 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $972 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Adolph Jentsch is a German/Namibian artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $995.

A work by Adolph Jentsch sold in 2026 for $1,651, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adolph Jentsch work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolph Jentsch work is $995.

The median Adolph Jentsch work on paper sells for $972 across 42 lots.

The median Adolph Jentsch painting sells for $34,551 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $34,551 | $61,681 | 88.9% | 2024-02-19 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $972 | $1,651 | 95.5% | 2026-05-27 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $615–$1,049 | $972 | $1,651 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $61,681 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,421 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,651 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,121 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Adolph Jentsch worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolph Jentsch work is $995. The median Adolph Jentsch work on paper sells for $972 across 42 lots. The median Adolph Jentsch painting sells for $34,551 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Adolph Jentsch work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolph Jentsch work on paper is $972.

### What is Adolph Jentsch's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolph Jentsch work on paper is $1,651.

### What is the average price of a small Adolph Jentsch work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolph Jentsch work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $972, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Adolph Jentsch's auction record?

Adolph Jentsch's auction record is $61,681, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adolph Jentsch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adolph-jentsch (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.