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# Alexander Young Jackson (1882–1974)

## What is Alexander Young Jackson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Alexander Young Jackson at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,567 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,602–$34,959, n=15). The auction record is $122,480 for Eastern Arctic (2024, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Arctic, 1930 | Oil on panel | $122,480 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 2 | The River, Baie-Saint-Paul, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $105,858 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 3 | North Shore, Quebec | Oil on canvas | $65,614 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 4 | Waterton Lake, Alberta, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $60,241 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 5 | Summer Day in the Laurentians | Oil on canvas | $48,692 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 6 | Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $44,307 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Sleigh at the Front Door; After the Storm, c. 1930 | Double-sided oil on board | $42,602 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | St. Adele, Quebec, 1926, 1926 | Oil on panel | $27,315 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Near Ste. Irénée, c. 1923 | Gouache | $27,266 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | The Green House | Oil on panel | $23,901 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $25,608 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,472 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $48,692 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $15,747 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexander Young Jackson is a Canadian artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $17,120. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alexander Young Jackson sold in 2026 for $18,917, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Alexander Young Jackson work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alexander Young Jackson work worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Young Jackson work is $17,120.

The median Alexander Young Jackson painting sells for $19,311 across 66 lots.

The median Alexander Young Jackson print sells for $828 across 17 lots.

The median Alexander Young Jackson work on paper sells for $2,281 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Young Jackson paintings typically sell for $13,927–$22,567 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $828 | $853 | — | 2026-02-24 |
| Paintings | 66 | $19,311‡ | $576,143‡ | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $2,281‡ | $27,266 | — | 2026-07-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $122,480‡ | $576,143‡ | — | 2024-05-30 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Alexander Young Jackson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $828. Paintings (66 lots) median $19,311, record $576,143. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Alexander Young Jackson painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $122,480.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $13,927–$22,567‡ | $15,684‡ | $122,480 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $35,979–$67,840‡ | $46,628‡ | $576,143‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,241–$2,966‡ | $2,472‡ | $27,266 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $576,143‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $180,912‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $27,266 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,067 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $853 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $803 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Jackson worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Young Jackson work is $17,120. The median Alexander Young Jackson painting sells for $19,311 across 66 lots. The median Alexander Young Jackson print sells for $828 across 17 lots. The median Alexander Young Jackson work on paper sells for $2,281 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Young Jackson paintings typically sell for $13,927–$22,567 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Alexander Young Jackson painting?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Young Jackson painting is $19,311. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alexander Young Jackson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Young Jackson painting is $576,143. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Alexander Young Jackson print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Young Jackson print is $828.

### What is Alexander Young Jackson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Young Jackson print is $853.

### What is the average price of a small Alexander Young Jackson painting?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander Young Jackson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,684, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Alexander Young Jackson painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexander Young Jackson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $46,628, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alexander Young Jackson's auction record?

Alexander Young Jackson's auction record is $576,143, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.