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# Jane Evans (1946–2012)

## What is Jane Evans’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Jane Evans at 5 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $441 including buyer’s premium (middle half $353–$524, n=5). The auction record is $1,898 for The Eiger (2023, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Eiger, 1973 | Oil on board | $1,898 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled (Skier), 1973 | Oil on board | $1,263 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Silver Swan fan, model 7250 B, 1934 | Aluminum | $655 | Wright | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled (Man in Yellow), 1973 | Oil on board | $588 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Counter Lunch, 1973 | Oil on board | $524 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (Man Resting), 1973 | Oil on board | $441 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (Man with Pipe), 1973 | Oil on board | $353 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled (Man in Ski Suit), 1973 | Oil on board | $259 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $524 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $441 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jane Evans is a New Zealand artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,192. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jane Evans sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,409 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jane Evans work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jane Evans work is $1,192.

The median Jane Evans painting sells for $926 across 10 lots.

The median Jane Evans work on paper sells for $1,121 across 3 lots.

The median Jane Evans sculpture sells for $655 across 1 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 | 47 | $926† | $2,801† | 21.3% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,121† | $2,562† | — | 2025-02-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $655 | $655 | — | 2023-02-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,302–$1,818† | $1,500† | $2,801† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,801† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,562† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,898 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,121† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $655 |

† 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 Jane Evans worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jane Evans work is $1,192. The median Jane Evans painting sells for $926 across 10 lots. The median Jane Evans work on paper sells for $1,121 across 3 lots. The median Jane Evans sculpture sells for $655 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jane Evans painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jane Evans painting is $926. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jane Evans's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jane Evans painting is $2,801. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,801 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Jane Evans's auction record?

Jane Evans's auction record is $2,801, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,801 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Jane Evans auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jane-evans (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.