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# Jack Tworkov (1900–1982)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Jack Tworkov at 16 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,930 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,661–$37,270, n=7). The auction record is $281,250 for Note (WS #1) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Note (WS #1), 1968 | Painting | $281,250 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Dayround | Oil on canvas | $200,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Queen III, 1957 | Oil paint | $189,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Ulysses | Oil on canvas | $164,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 5 | Day's End, 1958-1959 | Oil paint | $164,300 | Christie's | Sep 2003 |
| 6 | Figure P-H, 1954 | Oil paint | $145,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Study for Transverse, 1956 | Oil paint | $113,400 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 8 | Land, 1954 | Oil paint | $106,250 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 9 | Core, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $101,600 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Flowering White | Oil and ink on canvas | $80,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $62,550 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $6,930 |
| Prints | 7 | $390 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $75,600 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $8,125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,701 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jack Tworkov is an American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $20,625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jack Tworkov sold in 2026 for $35,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jack Tworkov work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Tworkov work is $20,625.

The median Jack Tworkov painting sells for $56,575 across 24 lots.

The median Jack Tworkov work on paper sells for $3,750 across 13 lots.

The median Jack Tworkov print sells for $344 across 7 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 | 8 | $344† | $2,070 | 87.5% | 2024-04-11 |
| Paintings | 25 | $56,575 | $281,250 | 96% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $3,750† | $80,500 | 81.3% | 2025-05-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $164,300 | $281,250 | — | 2024-03-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Jack Tworkov's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $344 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $56,575, record $281,250. A typical Jack Tworkov painting sells for around 164× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $164,300.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $35,280–$53,775 | $42,300 | $113,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $43,869–$164,450 | $90,925 | $281,250 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,651–$7,560 | $3,750 | $25,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,327–$8,125† | $4,816† | $80,500 |

† 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 | 2019 | $281,250 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $200,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $80,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $2,070 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $813 |

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 Tworkov worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Tworkov work is $20,625. The median Jack Tworkov painting sells for $56,575 across 24 lots. The median Jack Tworkov work on paper sells for $3,750 across 13 lots. The median Jack Tworkov print sells for $344 across 7 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 Tworkov painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Tworkov painting is $56,575.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Tworkov painting is $281,250.

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Tworkov work on paper is $3,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Tworkov work on paper is $80,500.

### What is the average price of a large Jack Tworkov painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jack Tworkov painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $90,925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Jack Tworkov's auction record is $281,250, set in 2019.

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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 Tworkov auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-tworkov (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.