> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jake-aikman · updated 2026-11-03

# Jake Aikman (b. 1978)

## What is Jake Aikman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Jake Aikman at 2 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,242 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,711–$3,773, n=12). The auction record is $18,280 for Upriver Nicaragua (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upriver Nicaragua, 2020 | Oil on canvas | $18,280 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Breather II, 2024 | Oil on canvas | $9,947 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Sea-Sea, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $9,069 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Refuge, 2018 | Oil on board | $8,864 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | Untitled (Seascape), 2018 | Oil on canvas | $5,246 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Janus (Blistering Barnacles/Book I), 2024 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $4,595 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |
| 7 | Loaf and Fish | Oil on canvas | $3,500 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Abstract Seascape, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $2,509 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coasting, 2021 | Colour woodcut on Hahnemühle bamboo paper | $2,678 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 2 | Coasting, 2021 | Colour woodcut on Hahnemühle bamboo paper | $2,552 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $4,595 |
| Prints | 9 | $1,764 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,509 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $1,975 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jake Aikman is a South African artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $2,314.

A work by Jake Aikman sold in 2026 for $9,947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jake Aikman work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jake Aikman work is $2,314.

The median Jake Aikman painting sells for $4,047 across 22 lots.

The median Jake Aikman print sells for $1,869 across 11 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $1,869 | $2,678 | — | 2026-07-14 |
| Paintings | 22 | $4,047 | $18,280 | — | 2026-07-14 |

Jake Aikman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $1,869. Paintings (22 lots) median $4,047, record $18,280. A typical Jake Aikman painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,419–$2,314 | $1,869 | $2,678 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,958–$4,595 | $2,509 | $5,246 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $18,280 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,069 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,678 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,552 |

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 Jake Aikman worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jake Aikman work is $2,314. The median Jake Aikman painting sells for $4,047 across 22 lots. The median Jake Aikman print sells for $1,869 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jake Aikman painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jake Aikman painting is $4,047.

### What is Jake Aikman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jake Aikman painting is $18,280.

### What is the average price of a Jake Aikman print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jake Aikman print is $1,869.

### What is Jake Aikman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jake Aikman print is $2,678.

### What is the average price of a medium Jake Aikman print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jake Aikman print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,869, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Jake Aikman's auction record?

Jake Aikman's auction record is $18,280, set in 2024.

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