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# Jackson Pollock (1912–1956)

## What is Jackson Pollock’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 196 auction results for Jackson Pollock at 28 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $127,900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $61,595–$2,713,700, n=14). The auction record is $181,185,000 for Number 7A, 1948 (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number 7A, 1948, 1948 | Oil and enamel on canvas | $181,185,000 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 2 | Number 19, 1948 | Oil paint | $58,363,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 3 | Composition with Red Strokes, 1950 | Painting | $55,437,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Number 31, 1949 | Oil, enamel, aluminum paint and gesso on paper mounted on Masonite | $54,205,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Number 16, 1949 | Oil paint | $32,645,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | Number 28, 1951, 1951 | Oil paint | $23,042,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil, enamel, pebbles and cut-outs on paper mounted on Masonite), 1948 | Oil, enamel, pebbles and cut-outs on paper mounted on Masonite | $15,335,000 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Number 21, 1950 | Enamel | $13,009,180 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 9 | Red Composition, 1946 | Oil paint | $13,000,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Number 12, 1949 | Oil paint | $11,655,500 | Christie's | May 2004 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $1,771,750 |
| Works on paper | 51 | $150,000 |
| Other | 11 | $10,625 |
| Prints | 83 | $10,160 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 72 | $50,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 83 | $16,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 196 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jackson Pollock is an American artist with 236 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $20,495. 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 $396,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Jackson Pollock works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jackson Pollock work worth?

Across 191 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jackson Pollock work is $20,495.

The median Jackson Pollock print sells for $8,750 across 99 lots.

The median Jackson Pollock work on paper sells for $226,317 across 49 lots.

The median Jackson Pollock painting sells for $782,500 across 23 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jackson Pollock prints typically sell for $6,250–$14,292 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jackson Pollock prints typically sell for $5,241–$17,506 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 | 115 | $8,750†‡ | $466,200 | 86.1% | 2026-05-23 |
| Paintings | 24 | $782,500† | $181M | 95.8% | 2026-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $226,317† | $32.6M | 92.5% | 2026-10-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $9.6M | $55.4M | — | 2022-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 63 | $666,000† | $181M | — | 2026-10-01 |

† 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 (115 lots) median $8,750 with 86.1% sell-through. Paintings (24 lots) median $782,500, record $181,185,000. A typical Jackson Pollock painting sells for around 89× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 63 lots) the median is $666,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $6,250–$14,292†‡ | $9,490†‡ | $85,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $5,241–$17,506†‡ | $9,138†‡ | $466,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $236,721–$1.6M† | $484,300† | $6.7M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $362,500–$1.7M† | $782,500† | $58.4M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $51,840–$198,075 | $127,900 | $600,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $727,250–$6.6M† | $1.5M† | $32.6M |

† 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 | 2026 | $181M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $58.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $55.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $54.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $32.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $466,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $85,000 |

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 191 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jackson Pollock work is $20,495. The median Jackson Pollock print sells for $8,750 across 99 lots. The median Jackson Pollock work on paper sells for $226,317 across 49 lots. The median Jackson Pollock painting sells for $782,500 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jackson Pollock prints typically sell for $6,250–$14,292 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jackson Pollock prints typically sell for $5,241–$17,506 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 99 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 $466,200.

### What is the average price of a Jackson Pollock work on paper?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jackson Pollock work on paper is $226,317. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jackson Pollock's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jackson Pollock work on paper is $32,645,000.

### What is the average price of a Jackson Pollock painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jackson Pollock painting is $782,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jackson Pollock's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jackson Pollock painting is $181,185,000.

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

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jackson Pollock print (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,490, 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 medium Jackson Pollock print?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jackson Pollock print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,138, 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 Jackson Pollock's auction record?

Jackson Pollock's auction record is $181,185,000, set in 2026.

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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.