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# Jack Kerouac (1922–1969)

Jack Kerouac is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,500.

A work by Jack Kerouac sold in 2023 for $25,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jack Kerouac work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Kerouac work is $1,500.

The median Jack Kerouac work on paper sells for $10,795 across 19 lots.

The median Jack Kerouac photograph sells for $5,092 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 21 | $10,795 | $25,400 | 90.5% | 2023-12-08 |
| Photography | 2 | $5,092 | $9,760 | — | 2010-10-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $25,400 | $698,500 | — | 2023-12-08 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $6,350–$10,795 | $10,795 | $25,400 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $25,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $19,050 |
| Photography | 2010 | $9,760 |
| Photography | 2004 | $425 |

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 Kerouac worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Kerouac work is $1,500. The median Jack Kerouac work on paper sells for $10,795 across 19 lots. The median Jack Kerouac photograph sells for $5,092 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Jack Kerouac work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Kerouac work on paper is $10,795.

### What is Jack Kerouac's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Kerouac work on paper is $25,400.

### What is the average price of a small Jack Kerouac work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jack Kerouac work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Jack Kerouac's auction record is $698,500, set in 2023.

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

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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.