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# Jack Laycox (1921–1990)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Jack Laycox at 4 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $349 including buyer’s premium (middle half $200–$462, n=21). The auction record is $15,600 for Jack Laycox (1921-1984 San Francisco, CA) (2013, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Laycox (1921-1984 San Francisco, CA) | Watercolor on paper | $15,600 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled lot | Watercolor and gouache on paper mounted to board | $13,800 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Night on Grant Avenue, 1921 | Watercolor on paper | $12,500 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 4 | Cable cars on California Street at night, 1921 | Color on paper | $11,250 | Bonhams | Jul 2014 |
| 5 | Jack Laycox (1921-1984 Auburn, CA) | Watercolor on paper | $6,325 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2007 |
| 6 | Stylized scene of San Francisco from the Bay | Watercolor on paper | $6,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | Mike's marine service, 1921 | Color on paper | $4,750 | Bonhams | Aug 2015 |
| 8 | The Boardwalk | Watercolor on paper | $4,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2015 |
| 9 | Bait and Tackle | Watercolor on paper under glass paper | $4,312 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2008 |
| 10 | Tugboats and Towers | Watercolor on paper | $4,312 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 31 | $1,500 |
| Paintings | 23 | $400 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $781 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $330 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jack Laycox is an American artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $806. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jack Laycox sold in 2025 for $1,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jack Laycox work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Laycox work is $806.

The median Jack Laycox work on paper sells for $1,482 across 30 lots.

The median Jack Laycox painting sells for $425 across 21 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jack Laycox work on papers typically sell for $566–$4,106 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $425‡ | $13,800 | 67.7% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $1,482 | $15,600 | 76.9% | 2026-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,800 | $15,600 | — | 2015-03-22 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $188–$753 | $434 | $13,800 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $566–$4,106 | $1,500 | $15,600 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $15,600 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $13,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $11,250 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,188 |

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 Laycox worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Laycox work is $806. The median Jack Laycox work on paper sells for $1,482 across 30 lots. The median Jack Laycox painting sells for $425 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jack Laycox work on papers typically sell for $566–$4,106 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Laycox work on paper is $1,482.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Laycox work on paper is $15,600.

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

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Laycox painting is $425. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Laycox painting is $13,800.

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

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jack Laycox work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Jack Laycox painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jack Laycox painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $434, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Jack Laycox's auction record is $15,600, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jack Laycox auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-laycox (updated 2026-11-02).

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.