> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-youngerman · updated 2026-11-02

# Jack Youngerman (1926–2020)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 130 auction results for Jack Youngerman at 27 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $706 including buyer’s premium (middle half $338–$9,522, n=18). The auction record is $93,825 for August, 1966 (2019, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August, 1966, 1926 | Acrylic | $93,825 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 2 | Cadmium August, 1966 | Acrylic on canvas | $56,700 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Black, Yellow, Red, 1964 | Oil paint | $53,340 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | August White, 1967 | Acrylic paint | $52,920 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Black, Orange, White, 1960 | Painting | $45,000 | Wright | Feb 2015 |
| 6 | Onyx, 1960 | Painting | $43,750 | Wright | Feb 2015 |
| 7 | Indigo, 1926 | Acrylic on canvas | $40,960 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1959 | Painting | $40,000 | Wright | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | TABRIZ, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $35,638 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 10 | Orange and Gray, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $35,566 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $12,500 |
| Other | 16 | $2,650 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $1,938 |
| Prints | 34 | $520 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $20,488 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,688 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $832 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 130 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jack Youngerman is an American artist with 189 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,600. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jack Youngerman sold in 2026 for $11,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Jack Youngerman works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jack Youngerman work worth?

Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Youngerman work is $1,600.

The median Jack Youngerman print sells for $462 across 38 lots.

The median Jack Youngerman painting sells for $10,710 across 43 lots.

The median Jack Youngerman work on paper sells for $1,175 across 11 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jack Youngerman prints typically sell for $189–$813 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Jack Youngerman paintings typically sell for $10,592–$44,062 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 45 | $462† | $3,675 | 84.4% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 44 | $10,710 | $93,825 | 97.7% | 2026-02-19 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,175† | $12,500 | 73.3% | 2026-01-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $2,688 | $4,680 | 60% | 2022-03-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $52,920 | $93,825 | — | 2026-02-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Jack Youngerman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (45 lots) median $462 with 84.4% sell-through. Paintings (44 lots) median $10,710, record $93,825. A typical Jack Youngerman painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $52,920.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $189–$813† | $400† | $3,375 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,562–$3,762 | $2,198 | $14,915 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,228–$16,343 | $5,980 | $40,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $10,592–$44,062 | $32,925 | $93,825 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $738–$1,888 | $1,175 | $2,625 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $93,825 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $56,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $11,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $4,680 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $4,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,675 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $3,375 |

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 Youngerman worth?

Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Youngerman work is $1,600. The median Jack Youngerman print sells for $462 across 38 lots. The median Jack Youngerman painting sells for $10,710 across 43 lots. The median Jack Youngerman work on paper sells for $1,175 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jack Youngerman prints typically sell for $189–$813 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Jack Youngerman paintings typically sell for $10,592–$44,062 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jack Youngerman print?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Youngerman print is $462. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jack Youngerman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Youngerman print is $3,675.

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

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Youngerman painting is $10,710.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Youngerman painting is $93,825.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Youngerman work on paper is $1,175. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Youngerman work on paper is $12,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Jack Youngerman print?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jack Youngerman print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jack Youngerman painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $32,925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Jack Youngerman's auction record is $93,825, set in 2019.

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