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# J. Augustus Beck (b. 1831)

J. Augustus Beck is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $460. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by J. Augustus Beck sold in 2005 for $460, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J. Augustus Beck work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Augustus Beck work is $460.

The median J. Augustus Beck work on paper sells for $380 across 2 lots.

The median J. Augustus Beck painting sells for $4,888 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $4,888 | $4,888 | — | 2001-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $380‡ | $460 | — | 2021-11-05 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $4,888 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $460 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $300‡ |

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

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 J. Augustus Beck worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Augustus Beck work is $460. The median J. Augustus Beck work on paper sells for $380 across 2 lots. The median J. Augustus Beck painting sells for $4,888 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is J. Augustus Beck's auction record?

J. Augustus Beck's auction record is $4,888, set in 2001.

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

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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.