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# Jack Zajac (b. 1929)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Jack Zajac at 12 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $710 including buyer’s premium (middle half $588–$942, n=12). The auction record is $20,000 for Ram Skull with Broken Horn IV (2013, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ram Skull with Broken Horn IV, 1929 | Bronze | $20,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled (marble sculpture), 1970 | Marble | $6,985 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 3 | Bound Goat Monday, 1929 | Bronze | $6,250 | Bonhams | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Horn and Skull, 1976 | Bronze | $6,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | Bound Goat, Thursday, 1929 | Bronze | $6,120 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Horn and Skull, 1929 | Bronze | $5,700 | Bonhams | Sep 2019 |
| 7 | Bound Goat, 1962 | Bronze | $5,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2017 |
| 8 | Bound Goat Tuesday, 1978 | Bronze | $5,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Goat in Stakes I, 1957 | Bronze | $5,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Bound goat, 1929 | Bronze | $4,250 | Bonhams | Apr 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 50 | $1,420 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $2,560 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $988 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jack Zajac is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,320. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jack Zajac sold in 2026 for $2,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jack Zajac work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Zajac work is $1,320.

The median Jack Zajac sculpture sells for $1,600 across 47 lots.

The median Jack Zajac painting sells for $630 across 3 lots.

The median Jack Zajac print sells for $176 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jack Zajac sculptures typically sell for $703–$1,612 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jack Zajac sculptures typically sell for $1,320–$5,000 (the middle half of 21 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 | 4 | $176 | $337 | 75% | 2022-05-21 |
| Paintings | 6 | $630 | $1,200 | 50% | 2024-08-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 58 | $1,600† | $20,000 | 81% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,618 | $20,000 | — | 2025-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Jack Zajac's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $176 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $630, record $1,200. A typical Jack Zajac painting sells for around 3.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $6,618.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $703–$1,612† | $1,048† | $3,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,320–$5,000 | $2,750 | $6,985 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $20,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,985 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,200 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $630 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $337 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $176 |

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 Zajac worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Zajac work is $1,320. The median Jack Zajac sculpture sells for $1,600 across 47 lots. The median Jack Zajac painting sells for $630 across 3 lots. The median Jack Zajac print sells for $176 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jack Zajac sculptures typically sell for $703–$1,612 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jack Zajac sculptures typically sell for $1,320–$5,000 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jack Zajac sculpture?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Zajac sculpture is $1,600. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jack Zajac's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Zajac sculpture is $20,000.

### What is the average price of a small Jack Zajac sculpture?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jack Zajac sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,048, 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 medium Jack Zajac sculpture?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jack Zajac sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Jack Zajac's auction record is $20,000, set in 2013.

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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 Zajac auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-zajac (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.