Jay Contway (1935–2019)
Jay Contway is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $238. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jay Contway sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $350 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jay Contway on OpeningBid →What is a Jay Contway work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jay Contway work is $238.
The median Jay Contway sculpture sells for $225 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $225† | $350† | — | 2026-09-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $225–$250† | $225† | $350† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $350† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $250† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jay Contway worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jay Contway work is $238. The median Jay Contway sculpture sells for $225 across 5 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 Jay Contway's auction record?
Jay Contway's auction record is $350, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $350 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Jay Contway record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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