> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jay-milder · updated 2026-11-02

# Jay Milder (b. 1934)

Jay Milder is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jay Milder sold in 2026 for $2,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jay Milder work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Jay Milder on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jay-milder?ref=kg:jay-milder) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Jay Milder work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jay Milder work is $1,000.

The median Jay Milder painting sells for $1,200 across 13 lots.

The median Jay Milder work on paper sells for $399 across 2 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 | 16 | $1,200† | $5,937 | 81.3% | 2025-11-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $399 | $423 | — | 2020-11-12 |

† 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 | $609–$1,000† | $968† | $1,040 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,625–$4,218† | $3,750† | $5,937 |

† 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 | 2022 | $5,937 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $423 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $375 |

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 Milder worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jay Milder work is $1,000. The median Jay Milder painting sells for $1,200 across 13 lots. The median Jay Milder work on paper sells for $399 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jay Milder painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jay Milder painting is $1,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jay Milder's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jay Milder painting is $5,937.

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

Jay Milder's auction record is $5,937, set in 2022.

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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, “Jay Milder auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jay-milder (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.