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# Jacob Wexler (1912–1995)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 261 auction results for Jacob Wexler at 5 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $744 including buyer’s premium (middle half $605–$988, n=22). The auction record is $5,664 for Drummer Clown (2025, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drummer Clown, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $5,664 | Tiroche | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | The Artist’s Wife, 1953 | Oil on canvas | $5,192 | Tiroche | Jan 2019 |
| 3 | Guitar Player | Oil on canvas | $4,484 | Tiroche | Sep 2020 |
| 4 | ABSTRACT COMPOSITION | Oil paint | $2,750 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | COMPOSITION (II), 1977 | Oil paint | $2,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | Women, 1949 | Oil on canvas | $2,185 | Tiroche | Feb 2015 |
| 7 | Young Girl with Marionette | Oil on canvas | $2,124 | Tiroche | Feb 2020 |
| 8 | Women in the Room | Oil on canvas | $2,006 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Figures by the House | Oil on canvas | $1,770 | Tiroche | Feb 2019 |
| 10 | Figures on the Street, 1943 | Oil on canvas | $1,770 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 172 | $633 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $212 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 114 | $708 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $378 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 261 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jacob Wexler is an Israeli artist with 274 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $600. 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 Wexler sold in 2026 for $1,416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jacob Wexler work worth?

Across 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Wexler work is $600.

The median Jacob Wexler painting sells for $632 across 243 lots.

The median Jacob Wexler work on paper sells for $189 across 14 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jacob Wexler paintings typically sell for $575–$1,003 (the middle half of 162 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jacob Wexler paintings typically sell for $303–$506 (the middle half of 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 255 | $632†‡ | $5,664 | 95.3% | 2026-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $189‡ | $472 | 93.3% | 2025-09-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $2,342‡ | $5,664 | — | 2025-12-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $303–$506†‡ | $401†‡ | $1,610 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 162 | $575–$1,003‡ | $708‡ | $5,664 |

† 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) | 9 | $160–$189‡ | $172‡ | $322 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $378–$437‡ | $380‡ | $472 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,664 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $5,192 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $472 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $437 |

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 Wexler worth?

Across 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Wexler work is $600. The median Jacob Wexler painting sells for $632 across 243 lots. The median Jacob Wexler work on paper sells for $189 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jacob Wexler paintings typically sell for $575–$1,003 (the middle half of 162 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jacob Wexler paintings typically sell for $303–$506 (the middle half of 79 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 Wexler painting?

Based on 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Wexler painting is $632. 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 Wexler's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Wexler painting is $5,664.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Wexler work on paper is $189. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jacob Wexler's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Wexler work on paper is $472.

### What is the average price of a medium Jacob Wexler painting?

Based on 162 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacob Wexler painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $708, 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 small Jacob Wexler painting?

Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacob Wexler painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $401, 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 Wexler's auction record?

Jacob Wexler's auction record is $5,664, set in 2025.

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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 Wexler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jacob-wexler (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.