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

# J P Meyer (b. 1960)

## What is J P Meyer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for J P Meyer at 1 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $321 including buyer’s premium (middle half $168–$578, n=7). The auction record is $1,535 for Long Story, Short (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Story, Short, 2025 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,535 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | The Sapphire Oracle, 2023-2024 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,344 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | The Dream Smoker, 2024 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,209 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | NYX, 2021 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,185 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Queen of the Gods, 2019-2020 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,185 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Hygeia, 2021 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,119 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | The Lady or The Tiger, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas | $642 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Anubis, 2021 | Acrylic on canvas | $514 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | The King, 2023 | Oil on Belgian linen | $373 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | The Swan Maiden, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas | $329 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $443 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $514 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $193 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


J P Meyer is a South African artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $514.

A work by J P Meyer sold in 2025 for $1,535, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J P Meyer work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J P Meyer work is $514.

The median J P Meyer painting sells for $443 across 16 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $443 | $1,535 | — | 2025-10-21 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $142–$197 | $193 | $211 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $351–$880 | $514 | $1,535 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,535 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,344 |

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 P Meyer worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J P Meyer work is $514. The median J P Meyer painting sells for $443 across 16 lots.

### What is the average price of a J P Meyer painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J P Meyer painting is $443.

### What is J P Meyer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a J P Meyer painting is $1,535.

### What is J P Meyer's auction record?

J P Meyer's auction record is $1,535, 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.