> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-beder · updated 2026-11-01

# Jack Beder (1910–1987)

Jack Beder is a Canadian artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $633.

A work by Jack Beder sold in 2021 for $1,512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jack Beder work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Beder work is $633.

The median Jack Beder sculpture sells for $730 across 39 lots.

The median Jack Beder painting sells for $358 across 14 lots.

The median Jack Beder work on paper sells for $267 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2013-11-27 |
| Paintings | 14 | $358 | $358 | — | 2023-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $267 | $267 | — | 2023-10-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 39 | $730 | $7,135 | — | 2023-08-31 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $450–$781 | $663 | $1,447 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $7,135 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,512 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $358 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $267 |

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 Beder worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Beder work is $633. The median Jack Beder sculpture sells for $730 across 39 lots. The median Jack Beder painting sells for $358 across 14 lots. The median Jack Beder work on paper sells for $267 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a Jack Beder sculpture?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Beder sculpture is $730.

### What is Jack Beder's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Beder sculpture is $7,135.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Beder painting is $358.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Beder painting is $358.

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

Jack Beder's auction record is $7,135, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jack Beder auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-beder (updated 2026-11-01).

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.