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# Jackson Pollock (1912–1956)

Jackson Pollock is an American artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $7,061. 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 Jackson Pollock sold in 2026 for $103,394, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jackson Pollock work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jackson Pollock work is $7,061.

The median Jackson Pollock print sells for $8,750 across 29 lots.

The median Jackson Pollock painting sells for $1,057 across 6 lots.

The median Jackson Pollock work on paper sells for $496,238 across 2 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 | 37 | $8,750†‡ | $103,394 | 78.4% | 2026-04-14 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,057†‡ | $452,980 | 85.7% | 2026-05-06 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $496,238 | $601,208 | 66.7% | 2010-11-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $782 | $14,062 | — | 2023-04-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $422,124 | $601,208 | — | 2026-04-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Jackson Pollock's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $8,750 with 78.4% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $1,057, record $452,980. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $422,124.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $7,000–$16,000 | $10,625 | $85,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $193–$12,635†‡ | $8,438†‡ | $103,394 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $601,208 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $452,980 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $391,267 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $103,394 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $85,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $14,062 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $782 |

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 Jackson Pollock worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jackson Pollock work is $7,061. The median Jackson Pollock print sells for $8,750 across 29 lots. The median Jackson Pollock painting sells for $1,057 across 6 lots. The median Jackson Pollock work on paper sells for $496,238 across 2 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 Jackson Pollock print?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jackson Pollock print is $8,750. 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 Jackson Pollock's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jackson Pollock print is $103,394.

### What is the average price of a medium Jackson Pollock print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jackson Pollock print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,438, 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 Jackson Pollock print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jackson Pollock print (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Jackson Pollock's auction record?

Jackson Pollock's auction record is $601,208, set in 2006.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jackson Pollock auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jackson-pollock (updated 2026-11-02).

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.