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# Jacob Riis (1849–1914)

Jacob Riis is an artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $900.

A work by Jacob Riis sold in 2026 for $1,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jacob Riis work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Riis work is $900.

The median Jacob Riis photograph sells for $900 across 18 lots.

The median Jacob Riis print sells for $1,143 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,143 | $1,143 | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Photography | 20 | $900 | $3,000 | 90% | 2025-10-16 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $770–$1,062 | $1,000 | $1,397 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $3,000 |
| Photography | 2018 | $2,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,143 |

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 Riis worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Riis work is $900. The median Jacob Riis photograph sells for $900 across 18 lots. The median Jacob Riis print sells for $1,143 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Jacob Riis photograph?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Riis photograph is $900.

### What is Jacob Riis's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Riis photograph is $3,000.

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

Jacob Riis's auction record is $3,000, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jacob Riis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jacob-riis (updated 2026-11-03).

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.