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# Jay Strongwater (b. 1960)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Jay Strongwater at 14 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $153 including buyer’s premium (middle half $109–$260, n=8). The auction record is $16,250 for An Enameled Metal and Swarovski Crystal-Set Occasional Table (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Enameled Metal and Swarovski Crystal-Set Occasional Table, Contemporary | Enameled metal and Swarovski crystal-set | $16,250 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 2 | An Enameled Metal and Swarovski Crystal-Set Dressing Table Set, Contemporary | Enameled metal and Swarovski crystal-set | $8,750 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 3 | AN ENAMELED PICTURE FRAME, CONTEMPORARY, Contemporary | Enamel | $4,375 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 4 | Nativity Gilt Figurines | Gilt metal with polychrome enamel and applied Swarovski crystals | $1,500 | Revere Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | 2 Jay Strongwater Nativity Figurines | Gilt metal with polychrome enamel and applied Swarovski crystals | $750 | Revere Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Jay Strongwater Modern Enameled 5x7 Picture Frame | Enamel | $358 | Hill Auction Gallery | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Jay Strongwater and LObjet Picture Frames 3pc LOT | Metal, Gilt Metal, Gilt | $358 | Hill Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Gilt Sheep for Nativity | Metal figurine with polychrome enamel and applied Swarovski crystals | $350 | Revere Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Ox Figurine for Nativity | Gilt metal with polychrome enamel and applied Swarovski crystals | $300 | Revere Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Jay Strongwater Frames and Jeweled Trinket Box LOT | Gilt | $228 | Hill Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $350 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $325 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jay Strongwater is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $475. 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 Strongwater sold in 2023 for $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jay Strongwater work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jay Strongwater work is $475.

The median Jay Strongwater sculpture sells for $1,225 across 2 lots.

The median Jay Strongwater photograph sells for $112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,225† | $1,700† | — | 2022-04-13 |
| Photography | 1 | $112 | $112 | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,750 | $16,250 | — | 2011-12-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $1,700† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $750† |
| Photography | 2025 | $112 |

† 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 Strongwater worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jay Strongwater work is $475. The median Jay Strongwater sculpture sells for $1,225 across 2 lots. The median Jay Strongwater photograph sells for $112 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 Jay Strongwater's auction record?

Jay Strongwater's auction record is $16,250, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jay Strongwater auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jay-strongwater-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.