> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-beal · updated 2026-11-03

# Jack Beal (1931–2013)

## What is Jack Beal’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Jack Beal at 17 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $508 including buyer’s premium (middle half $132–$4,032, n=13). The auction record is $15,098 for The roof (two nudes on a rooftop) (2020, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The roof (two nudes on a rooftop), 1931 | Huile sur toile Signée en bas à droite 244 x 305,5 cm Provenance : - Brandeis Univers | $15,098 | PIASA | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Reclining nude with air mattress, 1966 | Oil paint | $13,975 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Skowhegan Self-Portrait, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $10,880 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Random Walk (Crutches), 1965 | Painting | $10,710 | Rago Arts | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Cat and mask | Oil on canvas | $8,125 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | Cat with dolls on chair | Oil on canvas | $7,188 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | Study for Porch Painting, 1970 | Painting | $6,985 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled Drawing of Landscape with Waterfall and Stone Wall, 1980 | Pastel on gray paper | $4,032 | Rago Arts | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Sondra at Her Desk | Pastel on paperboard | $4,000 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2020 |
| 10 | Still Life with Light Box, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $4,000 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $7,087 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,500 |
| Prints | 14 | $122 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $8,848 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $378 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jack Beal is an American artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $454. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jack Beal sold in 2026 for $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jack Beal work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Beal work is $454.

The median Jack Beal print sells for $119 across 17 lots.

The median Jack Beal painting sells for $7,188 across 11 lots.

The median Jack Beal work on paper sells for $1,004 across 6 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 | 25 | $119† | $1,394 | 68% | 2026-07-23 |
| Paintings | 11 | $7,188 | $15,098 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,004 | $4,032 | 66.7% | 2026-01-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,975 | $15,098 | — | 2026-09-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Jack Beal's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $119 with 68% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $7,188, record $15,098. A typical Jack Beal painting sells for around 60× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $13,975.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $91–$164† | $119† | $1,394 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,000–$8,125 | $7,188 | $10,880 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,985–$13,975 | $10,710 | $15,098 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $15,098 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $13,975 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,032 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,651 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,394 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,200† |

† 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 Jack Beal worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Beal work is $454. The median Jack Beal print sells for $119 across 17 lots. The median Jack Beal painting sells for $7,188 across 11 lots. The median Jack Beal work on paper sells for $1,004 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jack Beal print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Beal print is $119. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jack Beal's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Beal print is $1,394.

### What is the average price of a Jack Beal painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Beal painting is $7,188.

### What is Jack Beal's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Beal painting is $15,098.

### What is the average price of a medium Jack Beal print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jack Beal print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $119, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jack Beal's auction record?

Jack Beal's auction record is $15,098, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jack Beal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-beal (updated 2026-11-03).

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.