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# Jay DeFeo (1929–1989)

Jay DeFeo is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $25,290.

A work by Jay DeFeo sold in 2025 for $27,720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jay DeFeo work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jay DeFeo work is $25,290.

The median Jay DeFeo painting sells for $40,320 across 7 lots.

The median Jay DeFeo photograph sells for $14,475 across 4 lots.

The median Jay DeFeo work on paper sells for $43,950 across 4 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 | 7 | $40,320 | $94,500 | — | 2025-07-18 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $43,950 | $281,250 | — | 2024-07-16 |
| Photography | 4 | $14,475 | $22,860 | — | 2024-02-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $281,250 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $94,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $67,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $44,100 |
| Photography | 2023 | $22,860 |
| Photography | 2013 | $16,250 |

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 Jay DeFeo worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jay DeFeo work is $25,290. The median Jay DeFeo painting sells for $40,320 across 7 lots. The median Jay DeFeo photograph sells for $14,475 across 4 lots. The median Jay DeFeo work on paper sells for $43,950 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jay DeFeo's auction record?

Jay DeFeo's auction record is $281,250, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.