> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jakob-petersen · updated 2026-11-01

# Jakob (b. 1774)

Jakob is a Danish artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,113. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jakob sold in 2002 for $4,113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jakob work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jakob work is $4,113.

The median Jakob work on paper sells for $4,113 across 3 lots.

The median Jakob painting sells for $2,252 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $2,252† | $32,000† | — | 2009-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $4,113† | $18,000† | 50% | 2011-12-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $32,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $18,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $4,113 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $2,252 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jakob work is $4,113. The median Jakob work on paper sells for $4,113 across 3 lots. The median Jakob painting sells for $2,252 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jakob's auction record?

Jakob's auction record is $32,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jakob auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jakob-petersen (updated 2026-11-01).

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.