Jacek Yerka (b. 1952)
What is Jacek Yerka’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 260 auction results for Jacek Yerka at 5 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,054 including buyer’s premium (middle half $737–$6,440, n=9). The auction record is $83,310 for Na skróty (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Na skróty, 1991 | Akryl/płótno | $83,310 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Kuchnia polska, 2012 | Akryl/płótno | $47,569 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | An Oceanic Bathroom | Acrylic on canvas | $28,735 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Underwater Tower | Acrylic on canvas | $26,122 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Bez tytułu, 1974 | Olej/płótno | $15,129 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2022 |
| 6 | Cities, 1999 | Pastel/papier | $8,107 | DESA Unicum | May 2024 |
| 7 | Jacek Yerka | "New Age - Manhattan", 1990 | Ołówek/papier | $6,440 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | New Age - Manhattan, 1990 | Ołówek/papier | $6,440 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Tangerine Dream, 2009 | Ołówek, kredka/papier | $2,054 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 10 | Wnętrze | Ołówek, kredka/papier | $1,541 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $28,735 |
| Other | 7 | $1,541 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $26,122 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 260 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Jacek Yerka is a Polish artist with 318 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $2,366. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jacek Yerka sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,583 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jacek Yerka on OpeningBid →What is a Jacek Yerka work worth?
Across 260 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacek Yerka work is $2,366.
The median Jacek Yerka work on paper sells for $2,505 across 126 lots.
The median Jacek Yerka print sells for $462 across 64 lots.
The median Jacek Yerka painting sells for $28,410 across 54 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jacek Yerka work on papers typically sell for $1,224–$3,179 (the middle half of 95 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jacek Yerka paintings typically sell for $14,352–$55,876 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 76 | $462† | $4,957† | 84.2% | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 59 | $28,410†‡ | $157,686† | 91.5% | 2025-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 128 | $2,505† | $20,247† | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $76,446† | $157,686† | — | 2025-12-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jacek Yerka's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (76 lots) median $462 with 84.2% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $28,410, record $157,686. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $157,686 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Jacek Yerka painting sells for around 62× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $76,446.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $234–$501† | $281† | $2,652† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $381–$588† | $524† | $4,957† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $14,352–$55,876†‡ | $28,468†‡ | $157,686† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 95 | $1,224–$3,179† | $1,982† | $7,315† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $5,580–$10,440† | $7,599† | $20,247† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $157,686† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $108,802† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $20,247† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $17,986† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,957† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,652† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacek Yerka worth?
Across 260 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacek Yerka work is $2,366. The median Jacek Yerka work on paper sells for $2,505 across 126 lots. The median Jacek Yerka print sells for $462 across 64 lots. The median Jacek Yerka painting sells for $28,410 across 54 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jacek Yerka work on papers typically sell for $1,224–$3,179 (the middle half of 95 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jacek Yerka paintings typically sell for $14,352–$55,876 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Jacek Yerka work on paper?
Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacek Yerka work on paper is $2,505. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jacek Yerka's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacek Yerka work on paper is $20,247. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,247 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Jacek Yerka print?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacek Yerka print is $462. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jacek Yerka's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacek Yerka print is $4,957. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,957 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Jacek Yerka painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacek Yerka painting is $28,410. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Jacek Yerka's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacek Yerka painting is $157,686. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $157,686 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Jacek Yerka work on paper?
Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacek Yerka work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,982, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Jacek Yerka painting?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacek Yerka painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,468, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Jacek Yerka's auction record?
Jacek Yerka's auction record is $157,686, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $157,686 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Jacek Yerka record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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