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# David Ject-Key (1890–1968)

David Ject-Key is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $16,499. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Ject-Key sold in 2014 for $20,949, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Ject-Key work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Ject-Key work is $16,499.

The median David Ject-Key painting sells for $17,706 across 49 lots.

The median David Ject-Key print sells for $764 across 1 lots.

The median David Ject-Key work on paper sells for $500 across 1 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 | 1 | $764 | $764 | — | 2005-03-04 |
| Paintings | 57 | $17,706‡ | $96,707 | 86% | 2022-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $500 | $500 | — | 2025-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $95,435 | $96,707 | — | 2014-04-06 |

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

David Ject-Key's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $764. Paintings (57 lots) median $17,706, record $96,707. A typical David Ject-Key painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $95,435.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,006–$2,321 | $1,829 | $3,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $96,707 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $95,435 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $764 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $500 |

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 David Ject-Key worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Ject-Key work is $16,499. The median David Ject-Key painting sells for $17,706 across 49 lots. The median David Ject-Key print sells for $764 across 1 lots. The median David Ject-Key work on paper sells for $500 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a David Ject-Key painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Ject-Key painting is $17,706. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Ject-Key's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Ject-Key painting is $96,707.

### What is the average price of a medium David Ject-Key painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Ject-Key painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,829, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is David Ject-Key's auction record?

David Ject-Key's auction record is $96,707, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Ject-Key auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-ject-key (updated 2026-11-01).

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.