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# Jay Rosenblum (1933–1989)

## What is Jay Rosenblum’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Jay Rosenblum at 13 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,832 including buyer’s premium (middle half $891–$2,902, n=6). The auction record is $5,200 for Black Jack (2023, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Jack, 1970 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Gradum ad Parnassum, 1976 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,080 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Gradum ad Parnassum, 1970 | Acrylic paint | $4,788 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1980 | Oil on canvas | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Gradius ad Parnassum, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | Sans titre (huile sur toile monté sur carton), 1970 | Huile sur toile monté sur carton | $2,007 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Black Whole, 1975 | Acrylic | $1,658 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $1,300 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jun 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Images, 2026 | Color screenprints, on wove paper | $3,200 | Doyle | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Arcadia 4; Arcadia 6, 1979 | Screenprint | $1,402 | Bonhams | Feb 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $2,750 |
| Prints | 10 | $636 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $1,300 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jay Rosenblum is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,300. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jay Rosenblum sold in 2026 for $3,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jay Rosenblum work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jay Rosenblum work is $1,300.

The median Jay Rosenblum print sells for $635 across 11 lots.

The median Jay Rosenblum painting sells for $2,750 across 9 lots.

The median Jay Rosenblum work on paper sells for $250 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $635‡ | $3,200 | 84.6% | 2026-04-09 |
| Paintings | 9 | $2,750 | $5,200 | — | 2025-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $250† | $250† | — | 2025-04-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Jay Rosenblum's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $635 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $2,750, record $5,200. A typical Jay Rosenblum painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $465–$1,160‡ | $635‡ | $3,200 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,000–$5,080 | $4,788 | $5,200 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,200 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,402 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $250† |

† 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 Jay Rosenblum worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jay Rosenblum work is $1,300. The median Jay Rosenblum print sells for $635 across 11 lots. The median Jay Rosenblum painting sells for $2,750 across 9 lots. The median Jay Rosenblum work on paper sells for $250 across 1 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 the average price of a Jay Rosenblum print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jay Rosenblum print is $635. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jay Rosenblum's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jay Rosenblum print is $3,200.

### What is the average price of a medium Jay Rosenblum print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jay Rosenblum print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $635, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Jay Rosenblum's auction record is $5,200, set in 2023.

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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.