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# Jacob Kassay (b. 1984)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Jacob Kassay at 9 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,810 including buyer’s premium (middle half $953–$5,000, n=9). The auction record is $317,000 for Untitled (acrylic and silver deposit on canvas) (2013, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic and silver deposit on canvas) | Acrylic paint | $317,000 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled (acrylic and silver deposit on canvas), 2012 | Acrylic paint | $282,283 | Phillips | Jul 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled (acrylic and silver deposit on canvas) | Acrylic paint | $254,098 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic and silver deposit on canvas), 2008 | Acrylic paint | $233,000 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 5 | Untitled | Acrylic and silver deposit on canvas | $227,647 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic and silver deposit on canvas), 2010 | Acrylic paint | $219,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 7 | Untitled (acrylic, silver deposit on canvas), 2012 | Painting | $214,098 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Untitled, 2010 | Acrylic and silver deposit on canvas | $209,719 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 9 | Untitled (acrylic and silver deposit on canvas) | Acrylic paint | $188,500 | Phillips | Mar 2013 |
| 10 | Untitled, 2010 | Acrylic paint | $186,699 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $48,355 |
| Other | 8 | $9,117 |
| Prints | 5 | $688 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $124,096 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $6,104 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,558 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jacob Kassay is an American artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $30,772.

A work by Jacob Kassay sold in 2018 for $47,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jacob Kassay work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Kassay work is $30,772.

The median Jacob Kassay painting sells for $53,130 across 52 lots.

The median Jacob Kassay print sells for $688 across 5 lots.

The median Jacob Kassay work on paper sells for $3,643 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Jacob Kassay paintings typically sell for $47,500–$209,719 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $688 | $4,375 | 62.5% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 59 | $53,130 | $317,000 | 88.1% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $3,643 | $12,089 | 83.3% | 2018-12-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | 2018-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $186,699 | $317,000 | — | 2015-11-11 |

Jacob Kassay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $688 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $53,130, record $317,000. A typical Jacob Kassay painting sells for around 77× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $186,699.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $320–$953 | $688 | $4,375 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $5,000–$34,916 | $10,000 | $62,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $6,350–$35,000 | $32,804 | $37,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $47,500–$209,719 | $125,000 | $317,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,493–$6,144 | $3,643 | $12,089 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $317,000 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $291,389 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12,089 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $6,144 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $4,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $953 |

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 Kassay worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Kassay work is $30,772. The median Jacob Kassay painting sells for $53,130 across 52 lots. The median Jacob Kassay print sells for $688 across 5 lots. The median Jacob Kassay work on paper sells for $3,643 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Jacob Kassay paintings typically sell for $47,500–$209,719 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

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

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Kassay painting is $53,130.

### What is Jacob Kassay's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Kassay painting is $317,000.

### What is the average price of a large Jacob Kassay painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jacob Kassay painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $125,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Jacob Kassay painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacob Kassay painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Jacob Kassay's auction record?

Jacob Kassay's auction record is $317,000, set in 2013.

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