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# Jacob Kramer (1892–1962)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $6,934 |
| Other | 11 | $682 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $539 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**2 Jacob Kramer works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jacob Kramer work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.