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# Jacques Hnizdovsky (1915–1985)

## What is Jacques Hnizdovsky’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Jacques Hnizdovsky at 26 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,084 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,080–$1,750, n=9). The auction record is $4,800 for Image (2026, Doyle). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Image, 1969 | Woodcut | $4,800 | Doyle | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Herd of Sheep, 1915 | Woodcut | $2,805 | Bonhams | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Iris in Bloom, 1985 | Etching | $1,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Great-Horned Owl, 1915 | Woodcut | $1,408 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2018 |
| 5 | Native Porcupine, 1974 | Woodcut | $1,216 | Toomey & Co. | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Suicide Oak, New Orleans, 1915 | Woodcut | $1,159 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2022 |
| 7 | Sleeping cat, 1970 | Monochrome woodcut on paper | $1,151 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Ostrich; Indian Wood Ibis from Twelve Birds, 1975 | Woodcut | $1,084 | Bonhams | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Sage Grouse; Indian Wood Ibis from Twelve Birds, 1975 | Woodcut | $1,084 | Bonhams | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Bald Eagle, 1969 | Woodcuts | $1,080 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 32 | $893 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,024 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $606 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 26 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jacques Hnizdovsky is an American artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $867. 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 Jacques Hnizdovsky sold in 2026 for $869, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jacques Hnizdovsky work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Hnizdovsky work is $867.

The median Jacques Hnizdovsky print sells for $850 across 57 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jacques Hnizdovsky prints typically sell for $502–$1,012 (the middle half of 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 58 | $850†‡ | $3,302 | — | 2026-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,731 | $4,800 | — | 2026-10-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $502–$1,012†‡ | $650†‡ | $1,900† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $879–$1,244† | $938† | $3,302 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,302 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,805 |

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 Jacques Hnizdovsky worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacques Hnizdovsky work is $867. The median Jacques Hnizdovsky print sells for $850 across 57 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jacques Hnizdovsky prints typically sell for $502–$1,012 (the middle half of 39 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 Jacques Hnizdovsky print?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacques Hnizdovsky print is $850. 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 Jacques Hnizdovsky's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacques Hnizdovsky print is $3,302.

### What is the average price of a small Jacques Hnizdovsky print?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacques Hnizdovsky print (small (under 50 cm)) is $650, 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 the average price of a medium Jacques Hnizdovsky print?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacques Hnizdovsky print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $938, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacques Hnizdovsky's auction record?

Jacques Hnizdovsky's auction record is $4,800, set in 2026.

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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, “Jacques Hnizdovsky auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jacques-hnizdovsky (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.
