Carol Jerrems (1949–1980)
What is Carol Jerrems’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Carol Jerrems at 3 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $41,284 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,985–$43,269, n=7). The auction record is $165,417 for Vale Street (2025, Smith & Singer). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIRROR WITH A MEMORY: MOTEL ROOM, 1977 | C-type photograph | $41,473 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | MOZART STREET, 1975 | Silver gelatin photograph | $23,399 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | JULIET HOLDING ‘VALE STREET’, 1976 | Silver gelatin photograph | $21,861 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | VALE STREET (CROPPED VERSION), 1975 | Silver gelatin photograph | $19,932 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vale Street, 1975 | Gelatin silver | $165,417 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | VALE STREET, 1975 | Silver gelatin photograph | $121,327 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Vale Street, 1975 | Silver gelatin photograph | $112,814 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | VALE STREET, 1975 | Silver gelatin photograph | $77,997 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | MIRROR WITH A MEMORY: MOTEL ROOM, 1977 | C-type photograph | $45,064 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Mirror with a Memory: Motel Room, 1977 | C-type photograph | $41,284 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 16 | $22,630 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $22,630 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Carol Jerrems is an Australian artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $19,932. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carol Jerrems sold in 2025 for $165,417, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carol Jerrems on OpeningBid →What is a Carol Jerrems work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carol Jerrems work is $19,932.
The median Carol Jerrems photograph sells for $20,434 across 20 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carol Jerrems photographs typically sell for $10,181–$68,202 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 33 | $20,434†‡ | $165,417 | 60.6% | 2025-04-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $121,327 | $165,417 | — | 2025-04-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $10,181–$68,202†‡ | $20,434†‡ | $165,417 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $165,417 |
| Photography | 2023 | $121,327 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carol Jerrems worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carol Jerrems work is $19,932. The median Carol Jerrems photograph sells for $20,434 across 20 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carol Jerrems photographs typically sell for $10,181–$68,202 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Carol Jerrems photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carol Jerrems photograph is $20,434. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Carol Jerrems's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carol Jerrems photograph is $165,417.
What is the average price of a small Carol Jerrems photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carol Jerrems photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,434, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Carol Jerrems's auction record?
Carol Jerrems's auction record is $165,417, set in 2025.
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