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# Jay Matternes (b. 1933)

Jay Matternes is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $956.

A work by Jay Matternes sold in 2011 for $956, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jay Matternes work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jay Matternes work is $956.

The median Jay Matternes work on paper sells for $776 across 2 lots.

The median Jay Matternes painting sells for $6,572 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $6,572 | $6,572 | — | 2011-02-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $776 | $956 | — | 2011-02-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $6,572 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $956 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $597 |

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 Matternes worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jay Matternes work is $956. The median Jay Matternes work on paper sells for $776 across 2 lots. The median Jay Matternes painting sells for $6,572 across 1 lots.

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

Jay Matternes's auction record is $6,572, set in 2011.

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