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

# Jack Knox (1936–2015)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Jack Knox at 6 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $736 including buyer’s premium (middle half $489–$1,621, n=11). The auction record is $2,493 for SQUALL (2025, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SQUALL | <p>Signed lower right, signed and inscribed with title verso, pastel</p> | $2,493 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | CHAIN - 1971, 1971 | Signed, titled and dated verso, oil on canvas | $2,291 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2023 |
| 3 | HARBOUR LIGHT - 1991 | <p>Signed lower right, pastel</p> | $2,136 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | GOAT FELL | <p>Signed lower right, oil on canvas</p> | $1,868 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | FISH CATCH | Signed lower right, oil on board | $1,764 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2023 |
| 6 | SWING AND STOOL: POEM FOR KYLE, 1967 | Signed lower right, inscribed with title within composition, signed and inscribed with title and dated 1967 verso, acrylic on canvas | $1,451 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | BLUE AND PINK SEASCAPE | Signed lower right, pastel | $1,374 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | HERON | Signed lower right, signed to backboard, oil on board | $1,374 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | B IS FOR BICYCLE | Signed lower right, ink and watercolour | $1,194 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2022 |
| 10 | STILL-LIFE: LOBSTER AND FISH | Signed lower right, pastel on dark brown paper | $1,145 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $810 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $609 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,128 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $621 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jack Knox is a Scottish artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $713. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jack Knox sold in 2026 for $1,374, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jack Knox work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Knox work is $713.

The median Jack Knox work on paper sells for $614 across 20 lots.

The median Jack Knox painting sells for $810 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $810 | $2,291 | — | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $614† | $2,493 | — | 2026-08-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $540–$731 | $672 | $1,764 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $483–$898† | $564† | $2,136 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,493 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,291 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,136 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,868 |

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 Knox worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Knox work is $713. The median Jack Knox work on paper sells for $614 across 20 lots. The median Jack Knox painting sells for $810 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Knox work on paper is $614. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Knox work on paper is $2,493.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Knox painting is $810.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Knox painting is $2,291.

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

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jack Knox work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $564, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Jack Knox's auction record is $2,493, set in 2025.

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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 Knox auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-knox (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.
