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# Jacob Epstein (1880–1959)

## What is Jacob Epstein’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 623 auction results for Jacob Epstein at 43 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,793 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,478–$9,495, n=48). The auction record is $996,987 for BUSTE DE FIGURE GARDIENNE DE RELIQUAIRE BYERI FANG MVAÏ GABON (VALLÉE DU NTEM) (2018, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUSTE DE FIGURE GARDIENNE DE RELIQUAIRE BYERI FANG MVAÏ GABON (VALLÉE DU NTEM), XIX° siècle | Bois | $996,987 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | sir winston churchill | — | $214,761 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | mother and child, standing | Bronze | $209,182 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 4 | Sir Winston Churchill, 1946 | Bronze | $166,851 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Sir Winston Churchill, 1946 | Bronze with a dark brown patina | $143,952 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 6 | Albert Einstein, 1933 | Bronze with a dark green patina, on a slate base | $135,121 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Albert Einstein | Bronze with a green patina | $108,948 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 8 | Sir Winston Churchill, 1946 | Bronze | $95,250 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 9 | Sir Winston Churchill, 1946 | Bronze with a brown patina, on a stone base | $85,606 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Sir Winston Churchill, 1946 | Bronze with a green patina | $84,753 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 289 | $8,542 |
| Paintings | 5 | $3,768 |
| Works on paper | 119 | $3,275 |
| Other | 94 | $3,150 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,871 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $12,025 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 194 | $6,094 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 271 | $4,600 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 623 results from 43 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jacob Epstein is a British (modern) artist with 729 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,844. 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 Jacob Epstein sold in 2026 for $85,606, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jacob Epstein work worth?

Across 608 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Epstein work is $4,844.

The median Jacob Epstein sculpture sells for $7,732 across 332 lots.

The median Jacob Epstein work on paper sells for $2,824 across 219 lots.

The median Jacob Epstein painting sells for $3,217 across 24 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jacob Epstein sculptures typically sell for $3,751–$11,850 (the middle half of 206 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jacob Epstein work on papers typically sell for $1,725–$4,947 (the middle half of 185 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 | 4 | $162† | $1,300 | 75% | 2024-09-24 |
| Paintings | 27 | $3,217†‡ | $6,591 | 88.9% | 2026-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 240 | $2,824†‡ | $32,624 | 91.3% | 2026-10-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 370 | $7,732†‡ | $996,987 | 89.7% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $73,395† | $996,987 | — | 2026-10-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jacob Epstein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $162 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $3,217, record $6,591. A typical Jacob Epstein painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $73,395.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $2,012–$4,325†‡ | $3,217†‡ | $6,591 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $770–$2,484‡ | $1,405‡ | $27,129 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 185 | $1,725–$4,947†‡ | $3,022†‡ | $32,624 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 206 | $3,751–$11,850†‡ | $6,133†‡ | $996,987 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 107 | $5,899–$18,623†‡ | $9,878†‡ | $108,948 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $996,987 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $209,182 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $32,624 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $27,129 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $6,591 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,814 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $162 |

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 Epstein worth?

Across 608 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Epstein work is $4,844. The median Jacob Epstein sculpture sells for $7,732 across 332 lots. The median Jacob Epstein work on paper sells for $2,824 across 219 lots. The median Jacob Epstein painting sells for $3,217 across 24 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jacob Epstein sculptures typically sell for $3,751–$11,850 (the middle half of 206 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jacob Epstein work on papers typically sell for $1,725–$4,947 (the middle half of 185 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 Jacob Epstein sculpture?

Based on 332 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Epstein sculpture is $7,732. 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 Jacob Epstein's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Epstein sculpture is $996,987.

### What is the average price of a Jacob Epstein work on paper?

Based on 219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Epstein work on paper is $2,824. 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 Jacob Epstein's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Epstein work on paper is $32,624.

### What is the average price of a Jacob Epstein painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Epstein painting is $3,217. 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 Jacob Epstein's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Epstein painting is $6,591.

### What is the average price of a small Jacob Epstein sculpture?

Based on 206 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacob Epstein sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,133, 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 Jacob Epstein work on paper?

Based on 185 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacob Epstein work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,022, 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 Jacob Epstein's auction record?

Jacob Epstein's auction record is $996,987, set in 2018.

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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, “Jacob Epstein auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jacob-epstein (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.