Bill Jacobson (b. 1955)
What is Bill Jacobson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Bill Jacobson at 12 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,416 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,400–$2,803, n=6). The auction record is $6,300 for Chromogenic print, mounted and (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chromogenic print, mounted and, 2000 | Hand coloring | $6,300 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Interim Portrait #575, 1955 | Chromogenic print | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2021 |
| 3 | Interim Portrait #373, 1992 | Hand coloring | $3,048 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Interim Portrait #388; and Interim Portrait #522, 1992 | Two chromogenic prints, mounted (as issued) | $3,000 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Thought Series #2336, 1997 | Gelatin silver print | $3,000 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 6 | Untitled #3591, 2000 | Hand coloring | $3,000 | Rago Arts | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | New Year's Day #4033, 2001 | C-print mounted to mat board laid to Sintra | $2,926 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | #3839/#3561, a diptych, 1955 | Photographs | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Song of Sentient Beings #1596, 1995 | Silver | $2,470 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Song of Sentient Beings #1530, 1955 | Oversized gelatin silver print; flush-mounted | $2,432 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 19 | $2,432 |
| Other | 7 | $2,200 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $2,404 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $832 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Bill Jacobson is an American artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,800. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bill Jacobson sold in 2026 for $2,926, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Jacobson work is $1,800.
The median Bill Jacobson photograph sells for $1,764 across 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 34 | $1,764† | $6,300 | 79.4% | 2026-07-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $538–$1,228† | $824† | $2,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,568–$2,963† | $2,200† | $6,300 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $6,300 |
| Photography | 2021 | $3,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bill Jacobson worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Jacobson work is $1,800. The median Bill Jacobson photograph sells for $1,764 across 27 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Bill Jacobson photograph?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bill Jacobson photograph is $1,764. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bill Jacobson's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bill Jacobson photograph is $6,300.
What is the average price of a medium Bill Jacobson photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bill Jacobson photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bill Jacobson's auction record?
Bill Jacobson's auction record is $6,300, set in 2021.
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