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# Jacob August Riis (1849–1914)

Jacob August Riis is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $933.

A work by Jacob August Riis sold in 2007 for $1,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jacob August Riis work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob August Riis work is $933.

The median Jacob August Riis photograph sells for $933 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 4 | $933 | $1,300 | — | 2025-12-16 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2005 | $1,300 |
| Photography | 2007 | $1,200 |

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 Jacob August Riis worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob August Riis work is $933. The median Jacob August Riis photograph sells for $933 across 4 lots.

### What is Jacob August Riis's auction record?

Jacob August Riis's auction record is $1,300, set in 2005.

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