Jack Pierson (b. 1960)
What is Jack Pierson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 163 auction results for Jack Pierson at 26 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,531 including buyer’s premium (middle half $950–$3,677, n=30). The auction record is $649,780 for The One and Only (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The One and Only, 1993 | Found plastic, metal and wood letter forms | $649,780 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 2 | Truth | — | $211,554 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Toujours, 1995 | Eight elements--painted found plastic and metal letterforms | $185,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Almost | Painted plastic and metal letters | $180,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 5 | Providence, 2007 | Installation | $151,200 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Come ye back | — | $147,107 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | The Ronettes, 1995 | Neon | $144,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 8 | Feelings, 1991 | Found metal and plastic letterforms | $142,497 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 9 | Darkness Falls | — | $133,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 10 | Truth, 2004 | Found plastic, metal, styrofoam and wooden letters, in 5 parts | $129,086 | Phillips | Jun 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $8,890 |
| Other | 80 | $8,750 |
| Photographs | 32 | $2,276 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $2,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $54,375 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $2,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $1,938 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 163 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Jack Pierson is an American artist with 225 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,200. 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 Pierson sold in 2026 for $36,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jack Pierson on OpeningBid →What is a Jack Pierson work worth?
Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Pierson work is $3,200.
The median Jack Pierson photograph sells for $1,998 across 62 lots.
The median Jack Pierson work on paper sells for $2,500 across 17 lots.
The median Jack Pierson print sells for $1,386 across 18 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jack Pierson photographs typically sell for $1,113–$3,250 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jack Pierson photographs typically sell for $663–$2,062 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 22 | $1,386†‡ | $8,750 | 81.8% | 2025-08-22 |
| Paintings | 9 | $13,694 | $37,500 | 66.7% | 2025-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $2,500† | $7,168 | 73.9% | 2025-12-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $60,000 | $151,200 | 92.9% | 2024-03-12 |
| Photography | 88 | $1,998†‡ | $16,209 | 70.5% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $145,554 | $649,780 | — | 2021-11-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jack Pierson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $1,386 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $13,694, record $37,500. A typical Jack Pierson painting sells for around 9.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $145,554.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $762–$2,125† | $1,197† | $2,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,890–$15,582 | $11,806 | $37,500 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,664–$3,200† | $2,250† | $7,168 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $59,964–$110,500 | $62,500 | $151,200 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $663–$2,062†‡ | $1,000†‡ | $15,240 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $1,113–$3,250†‡ | $2,375†‡ | $11,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $151,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $129,086 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $37,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $31,750 |
| Photography | 2022 | $16,209 |
| Photography | 2024 | $15,240 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $8,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $7,168 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jack Pierson worth?
Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Pierson work is $3,200. The median Jack Pierson photograph sells for $1,998 across 62 lots. The median Jack Pierson work on paper sells for $2,500 across 17 lots. The median Jack Pierson print sells for $1,386 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jack Pierson photographs typically sell for $1,113–$3,250 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jack Pierson photographs typically sell for $663–$2,062 (the middle half of 23 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 Pierson photograph?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Pierson photograph is $1,998. 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 Pierson's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Pierson photograph is $16,209.
What is the average price of a Jack Pierson work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Pierson work on paper is $2,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jack Pierson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Pierson work on paper is $7,168.
What is the average price of a Jack Pierson print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Pierson print is $1,386. 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 Pierson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Pierson print is $8,750.
What is the average price of a medium Jack Pierson photograph?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jack Pierson photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,375, 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 Pierson photograph?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jack Pierson photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,000, 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 Jack Pierson's auction record?
Jack Pierson's auction record is $649,780, set in 2008.
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