Jacob Kramer (1892–1962)
What is Jacob Kramer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Jacob Kramer at 12 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $960 including buyer’s premium (middle half $359–$3,157, n=20). The auction record is $30,066 for Head of a Young Woman (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head of a Young Woman | Pastel | $30,066 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | The Jewess, 1923 | Oil on canvas | $19,209 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | The Prophet, 1892 | Oil paint | $14,807 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 4 | Portrait of a woman, 20th century | Oil on canvas | $14,407 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Study for 'Ruhala', 1917 | Oil paint | $13,912 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 6 | Portrait of a young woman, 1892 | Oil paint | $13,758 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 7 | Woman in Red, 1892 | Oil paint | $13,367 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 8 | Anna Pavlova, 1892 | Oil on canvas | $12,903 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Anna Pavlova | Oil on canvas | $12,903 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | A Japanese Maiden | Oil on canvas | $12,389 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $6,934 |
| Other | 11 | $682 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $539 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $1,846 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $587 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Jacob Kramer is a British (modern) artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,135. 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 Kramer sold in 2026 for $2,132, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Kramer work is $1,135.
The median Jacob Kramer work on paper sells for $402 across 32 lots.
The median Jacob Kramer painting sells for $8,519 across 25 lots.
The median Jacob Kramer print sells for $1,817 across 3 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 | 7 | $1,817‡ | $2,695‡ | 42.9% | 2024-07-03 |
| Paintings | 29 | $8,519†‡ | $19,209 | 86.2% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $402†‡ | $30,066 | 94.1% | 2026-09-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $17,008 | $30,066 | — | 2026-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jacob Kramer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,817 with 42.9% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $8,519, record $19,209. A typical Jacob Kramer painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $17,008.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,284–$12,260† | $1,638† | $12,389 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $3,812–$13,660‡ | $8,295‡ | $19,209 |
† 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) | 15 | $159–$764‡ | $388‡ | $30,066 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $248–$768†‡ | $501†‡ | $5,565 |
† 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 | 2016 | $30,066 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $19,209 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $14,807 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,565 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,695‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,817 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacob Kramer worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Kramer work is $1,135. The median Jacob Kramer work on paper sells for $402 across 32 lots. The median Jacob Kramer painting sells for $8,519 across 25 lots. The median Jacob Kramer print sells for $1,817 across 3 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 Kramer work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Kramer work on paper is $402. 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 Kramer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Kramer work on paper is $30,066.
What is the average price of a Jacob Kramer painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Kramer painting is $8,519. 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 Kramer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Kramer painting is $19,209.
What is the average price of a medium Jacob Kramer painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacob Kramer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,295, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Jacob Kramer work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacob Kramer work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $501, 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 Kramer's auction record?
Jacob Kramer's auction record is $30,066, set in 2016.
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