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# Eli Jacobi (1898–1984)

Eli Jacobi is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $975.

A work by Eli Jacobi sold in 2024 for $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Eli Jacobi work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eli Jacobi work is $975.

The median Eli Jacobi print sells for $862 across 9 lots.

The median Eli Jacobi work on paper sells for $1,875 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $862 | $2,000 | — | 2022-04-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 | — | 2024-01-25 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $776–$1,350 | $975 | $2,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,700 |

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 Eli Jacobi worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eli Jacobi work is $975. The median Eli Jacobi print sells for $862 across 9 lots. The median Eli Jacobi work on paper sells for $1,875 across 1 lots.

### What is Eli Jacobi's auction record?

Eli Jacobi's auction record is $2,375, set in 2024.

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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, “Eli Jacobi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eli-jacobi (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.