> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-ziegler · updated 2026-11-01

# Jack Ziegler (1942–2017)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Jack Ziegler at 2 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $625 including buyer’s premium (middle half $531–$687, n=5). The auction record is $937 for Congratulations. (2025, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Congratulations., 2017 | Pen and ink and wash on Bristol board | $937 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Fashion Bulletin: The Return of the Hat, 2017 | Pen | $687 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Spray Cashews, 2001 | Pen, ink, and correction fluid on paper | $687 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | By the way, dollface, nice hooters., 2017 | Pen and ink and wash on paper | $625 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | My concession speech will be brief. You win., 2001 | Ink and wash on paper | $531 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | What am I doing, Mrs. Prendergast?, 2017 | Pen | $531 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Yessirree, kids, your mother is one heck of a gal!, 2017 | Pen | $500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Mon.-Fri. Fish Eats Weekend Fish | Ink on paper | $130 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Hidden Agenda Fish Eats Agenda Fish | Ink on paper | $91 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jul 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $578 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $531 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jack Ziegler is an artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $531.

A work by Jack Ziegler sold in 2025 for $625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jack Ziegler work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Ziegler work is $531.

The median Jack Ziegler work on paper sells for $625 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $625 | $937 | — | 2025-06-17 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $330–$687 | $625 | $937 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $937 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $687 |

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 Ziegler worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Ziegler work is $531. The median Jack Ziegler work on paper sells for $625 across 7 lots.

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

Jack Ziegler's auction record is $937, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jack Ziegler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-ziegler (updated 2026-11-01).

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.