Jack B. Yeats (1871–1957)
What is Jack B. Yeats’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Jack B. Yeats at 5 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,783–$84,451, n=9). The auction record is $637,347 for The Boat Builder (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boat Builder, 1913 | Painting | $637,347 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Donnelly's Hollow, 1871 | Oil on canvas | $459,771 | Bonhams | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | A Welcome, 1945 | Oil on board | $303,325 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Come on the Dawn, 1951 | Oil on board | $264,224 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 5 | A Storm / Gaillshíon, 1936 | Oil paint | $219,572 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | The Western Ocean, 1942 | Painting | $147,281 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 7 | The Weir, 1944 | Painting | $143,433 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 8 | The Lark Sings High, 1871 | Painting | $125,481 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | The Ale House, 1946 | Oil paint | $84,451 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Homeward Bound, 1929 | Painting | $80,671 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $82,561 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $6,082 |
| Other | 20 | $2 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $4,712 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Jack B. Yeats is an Irish artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $5,957. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jack B. Yeats sold in 2026 for $8,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack B. Yeats work is $5,957.
The median Jack B. Yeats painting sells for $78,548 across 22 lots.
The median Jack B. Yeats print sells for $2 across 16 lots.
The median Jack B. Yeats work on paper sells for $6,082 across 17 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 | 26 | $2† | $1,022 | 61.5% | 2025-06-03 |
| Paintings | 31 | $78,548 | $637,347 | 71% | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $6,082 | $36,555 | 89.5% | 2026-03-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,444 | $1,444 | — | 2022-05-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $241,898 | $637,347 | — | 2026-03-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Jack B. Yeats's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $2 with 61.5% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $78,548, record $637,347. A typical Jack B. Yeats painting sells for around 43,158× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $241,898.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1–$3† | $2† | $1,022 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $12,661–$125,481 | $60,134 | $637,347 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,734–$9,733 | $6,031 | $36,555 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $637,347 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $459,771 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $36,555 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $27,024 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,444 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,022 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $817 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jack B. Yeats worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack B. Yeats work is $5,957. The median Jack B. Yeats painting sells for $78,548 across 22 lots. The median Jack B. Yeats print sells for $2 across 16 lots. The median Jack B. Yeats work on paper sells for $6,082 across 17 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Jack B. Yeats painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack B. Yeats painting is $78,548.
What is Jack B. Yeats's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack B. Yeats painting is $637,347.
What is the average price of a Jack B. Yeats print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack B. Yeats print is $2. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jack B. Yeats's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack B. Yeats print is $1,022.
What is the average price of a Jack B. Yeats work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack B. Yeats work on paper is $6,082.
What is Jack B. Yeats's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack B. Yeats work on paper is $36,555.
What is the average price of a small Jack B. Yeats painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jack B. Yeats painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $60,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Jack B. Yeats print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jack B. Yeats print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jack B. Yeats's auction record?
Jack B. Yeats's auction record is $637,347, set in 2015.
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