Bill Jensen (b. 1945)
What is Bill Jensen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Bill Jensen at 11 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $826 including buyer’s premium (middle half $390–$5,080, n=5). The auction record is $30,720 for Echo (2026, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Echo, 2005 | Oil on linen | $30,720 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | And they were so Brave (II), 1989 | Painting | $16,380 | Wright | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Shaman, 1980 | Painting | $10,160 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled (three works), 1973 | Painting | $10,080 | Wright | Feb 2024 |
| 5 | Tempt, 1981 | Oil paint | $6,930 | Wright | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Antica, 1988 | Oil on burlap | $5,250 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | Guy & the Loon, 1983 | Painting | $5,080 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | City Ride, 1981 | Painting | $4,063 | Rago Arts | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Hour of the Wolf (March, 1994), 1994 | Oil on burlap | $4,000 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 10 | Vonidra #9, 1945 | Painting | $3,375 | Rago Arts | Nov 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $5,165 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,125 |
| Prints | 14 | $626 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $4,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $907 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Bill Jensen is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,438. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bill Jensen sold in 2026 for $30,720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Jensen work is $1,438.
The median Bill Jensen print sells for $600 across 15 lots.
The median Bill Jensen painting sells for $4,032 across 16 lots.
The median Bill Jensen work on paper sells for $1,071 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $600 | $2,318 | 93.8% | 2025-11-08 |
| Paintings | 16 | $4,032† | $30,720 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,071 | $1,375 | 83.3% | 2025-08-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Bill Jensen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $600 with 93.8% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $4,032, record $30,720. A typical Bill Jensen painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $130–$770 | $595 | $2,318 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,016–$6,930† | $2,794† | $10,080 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,047–$11,715 | $5,165 | $30,720 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $30,720 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $16,380 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,318 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,125 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bill Jensen worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Jensen work is $1,438. The median Bill Jensen print sells for $600 across 15 lots. The median Bill Jensen painting sells for $4,032 across 16 lots. The median Bill Jensen work on paper sells for $1,071 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Bill Jensen print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bill Jensen print is $600.
What is Bill Jensen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bill Jensen print is $2,318.
What is the average price of a Bill Jensen painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bill Jensen painting is $4,032. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bill Jensen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bill Jensen painting is $30,720.
What is the average price of a small Bill Jensen print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bill Jensen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $595, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Bill Jensen's auction record?
Bill Jensen's auction record is $30,720, set in 2026.
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