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# Bill Jacobson (b. 1955)

## What is Bill Jacobson’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 19 | $2,432 |
| Other | 7 | $2,200 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Bill Jacobson work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Bill Jacobson work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bill Jacobson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bill-jacobson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.