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# Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian (1882–1974)

## What is Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian at 1 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,895 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,408–$15,374, n=12). The auction record is $21,700 for UNTITLED (COLDWELL, LAKE SUPERIOR) (2023, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED (COLDWELL, LAKE SUPERIOR), circa 1922 | Oil on panel signed | $21,700 | Waddingtons | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | ROCK FORM ELDORADO MINES, SEPTEMBER 1949, 1949 | Oil on panel signed lower right | $20,143 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 3 | TREES & ROCKS, GEORGIAN BAY, CA., 1938 | Oil on panel signed lower right | $18,053 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 4 | OCTOBER, LAKE SUPERIOR, CA. 1923, 1923 | Oil on panel signed lower right | $17,788 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | ISLANDS, GO HOME BAY, 1933 | Oil on board signed | $16,317 | Waddingtons | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | HASAGA MINE, RED LAKE, ONT | Oil on panel signed lower right | $16,137 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | WAKEFIELD, QUEBEC | Oil on panel signed lower left | $15,120 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | SPLIT ROCK ISLAND, 1962 | Oil on panel signed lower right | $14,230 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Waterton Park, 1954 | Oil on panel signed lower right | $14,230 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | ON ALASKA HIGHWAY, CA. 1945, 1945 | Oil on panel signed lower right | $13,560 | Waddingtons | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $14,230 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $14,230 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian is a Canadian artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $14,230.

A work by Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian sold in 2025 for $14,230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian work is $14,230.

The median Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian painting sells for $14,230 across 18 lots.

The median Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian work on paper sells for $5,867 across 5 lots.

The median Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian print sells for $649 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $649 | $649 | — | 2024-09-26 |
| Paintings | 18 | $14,230 | $21,700 | — | 2026-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $5,867 | $5,867 | — | 2025-05-29 |

Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $649. Paintings (18 lots) median $14,230, record $21,700. A typical Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $12,536–$17,053 | $14,230 | $21,700 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $21,700 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $20,143 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,867 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $649 |

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 Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian work is $14,230. The median Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian painting sells for $14,230 across 18 lots. The median Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian work on paper sells for $5,867 across 5 lots. The median Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian print sells for $649 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian painting is $14,230.

### What is Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian painting is $21,700.

### What is the average price of a small Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $14,230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian's auction record?

Alexander Young (A.Y.) Jackson, OSA, RCA , Canadian's auction record is $21,700, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.
