Jack Cox (1914–2007)
What is Jack Cox’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Jack Cox at 7 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $236 including buyer’s premium (middle half $149–$429, n=41). The auction record is $916 for Sunset / sunrise view of birds alighting over marshland (2025, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunset / sunrise view of birds alighting over marshland | Oil on board | $916 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Figures by a Harbour | Oil on canvas | $878 | Sworders | Feb 2008 |
| 3 | Fishing Boat in a Swell | Oil on board | $825 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | A Village Lane, North Norfolk | Oil on board | $774 | Sworders | Feb 2008 |
| 5 | Fishing boats at rest in a Norfolk creek | Oil on board | $611 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | The Old Whelk House | Oil on board | $594 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Wells next the Sea | Oil on board | $528 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Fishermen attend to beached boats | Watercolour | $512 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Ship moored on coastal waters | Oil on board | $512 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Birds in flight over a Norfolk estuary | Painting | $505 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $330 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $178 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $431 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $186 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Jack Cox is a British artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $223. 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 Jack Cox sold in 2026 for $294, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jack Cox on OpeningBid →What is a Jack Cox work worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Cox work is $223.
The median Jack Cox painting sells for $340 across 44 lots.
The median Jack Cox work on paper sells for $182 across 23 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jack Cox paintings typically sell for $159–$429 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jack Cox work on papers typically sell for $140–$235 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $340†‡ | $916 | 91.7% | 2026-07-24 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $182† | $512 | 95.8% | 2025-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $897† | $954† | — | 2025-07-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $159–$429†‡ | $231†‡ | $878 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $346–$562†‡ | $486†‡ | $916 |
† 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) | 22 | $140–$235† | $182† | $429 |
† 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 | 2025 | $916 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $878 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $512 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $429 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jack Cox worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Cox work is $223. The median Jack Cox painting sells for $340 across 44 lots. The median Jack Cox work on paper sells for $182 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jack Cox paintings typically sell for $159–$429 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jack Cox work on papers typically sell for $140–$235 (the middle half of 22 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 Jack Cox painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Cox painting is $340. 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 Jack Cox's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Cox painting is $916.
What is the average price of a Jack Cox work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Cox work on paper is $182. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jack Cox's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Cox work on paper is $512.
What is the average price of a small Jack Cox painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jack Cox painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $231, 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 the average price of a small Jack Cox work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jack Cox work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $182, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jack Cox's auction record?
Jack Cox's auction record is $954, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $954 (buyer's premium not included).
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