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# Jakob Eisenscher (1896–1980)

## What is Jakob Eisenscher’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 144 auction results for Jakob Eisenscher at 2 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $861 including buyer’s premium (middle half $513–$1,092, n=20). The auction record is $4,830 for Jaffa (2017, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaffa | Oil on canvas | $4,830 | Tiroche | Jan 2017 |
| 2 | Figures in Safed | Oil on canvas | $3,910 | Tiroche | Jan 2017 |
| 3 | Houses | Oil on canvas | $3,795 | Tiroche | Jan 2015 |
| 4 | Figures in Safed | Oil on canvas | $3,540 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Port | Oil on canvas | $3,450 | Tiroche | Jan 2016 |
| 6 | Mea Shearim | Oil on cardboard | $3,304 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Figures in Safed | Oil on canvas | $3,220 | Tiroche | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Figure in Safed | Oil on canvas | $2,990 | Tiroche | Jan 2016 |
| 9 | Safed | Oil on canvas | $2,990 | Tiroche | Jun 2017 |
| 10 | Figures in Safed | Oil on canvas | $2,760 | Tiroche | Jan 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 72 | $944 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $268 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $1,092 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $575 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 144 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jakob Eisenscher is an artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $800. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jakob Eisenscher sold in 2026 for $1,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jakob Eisenscher work worth?

Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jakob Eisenscher work is $800.

The median Jakob Eisenscher painting sells for $944 across 107 lots.

The median Jakob Eisenscher work on paper sells for $340 across 32 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jakob Eisenscher paintings typically sell for $708–$2,170 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jakob Eisenscher paintings typically sell for $519–$1,062 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 129 | $944‡ | $4,830 | 82.9% | 2025-12-28 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $340‡ | $2,360 | 80% | 2025-03-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $3,495‡ | $4,830 | — | 2018-06-23 |

‡ 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) | 41 | $519–$1,062‡ | $800‡ | $2,530 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 66 | $708–$2,170‡ | $1,150‡ | $4,830 |

‡ 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) | 23 | $156–$458‡ | $299‡ | $2,360 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $340–$401‡ | $378‡ | $590 |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $4,830 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $3,910 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,360 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,000‡ |

‡ 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 Jakob Eisenscher worth?

Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jakob Eisenscher work is $800. The median Jakob Eisenscher painting sells for $944 across 107 lots. The median Jakob Eisenscher work on paper sells for $340 across 32 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jakob Eisenscher paintings typically sell for $708–$2,170 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jakob Eisenscher paintings typically sell for $519–$1,062 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Jakob Eisenscher painting?

Based on 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jakob Eisenscher painting is $944. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jakob Eisenscher's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jakob Eisenscher painting is $4,830.

### What is the average price of a Jakob Eisenscher work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jakob Eisenscher work on paper is $340. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jakob Eisenscher's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jakob Eisenscher work on paper is $2,360.

### What is the average price of a medium Jakob Eisenscher painting?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jakob Eisenscher painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,150, 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 Jakob Eisenscher painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jakob Eisenscher painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jakob Eisenscher's auction record?

Jakob Eisenscher's auction record is $4,830, set in 2017.

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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, “Jakob Eisenscher auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jakob-eisenscher (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.