> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/j-jay-mcvicker · updated 2026-11-01

# J. Jay McVicker (1911–2004)

J. Jay McVicker is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $856. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by J. Jay McVicker sold in 2025 for $4,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J. Jay McVicker work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Jay McVicker work is $856.

The median J. Jay McVicker print sells for $1,062 across 9 lots.

The median J. Jay McVicker work on paper sells for $100 across 1 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 | 18 | $1,062† | $4,250 | 50% | 2026-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $100† | $100† | — | 2026-04-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $474–$1,790† | $856† | $4,250 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,912 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $100† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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. Jay McVicker worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Jay McVicker work is $856. The median J. Jay McVicker print sells for $1,062 across 9 lots. The median J. Jay McVicker work on paper sells for $100 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a J. Jay McVicker print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J. Jay McVicker print is $1,062. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is J. Jay McVicker's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a J. Jay McVicker print is $4,250.

### What is J. Jay McVicker's auction record?

J. Jay McVicker's auction record is $4,250, set in 2025.

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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.