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# Jim Isermann (b. 1955)

## What is Jim Isermann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Jim Isermann at 5 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $317 including buyer’s premium (middle half $254–$900, n=5). The auction record is $12,600 for Untitled (enamel on wood) (2023, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (enamel on wood), 1987 | Enamel | $12,600 | Rago Arts | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Shag Painting (diptych), 1988 | Painting | $11,340 | Rago Arts | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled (acrylic on wood board), 1985 | Acrylic paint | $5,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2011 |
| 4 | Untitled (0309), 2009 | Pencil on graph paper | $1,875 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (0709), 2009 | Pencil on graph paper | $1,750 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Ohne Titel (Jute, handgewebt und Kunststoffösen), 1994 | Jute, handgewebt und Kunststoffösen | $1,211 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Untitled (stained glass), 1992 | Glass | $1,048 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (colored pencil on paper), 1955 | Pencil | $1,008 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Print, pigmented inkjet, limited edition, 2012 | Pigmented inkjet | $900 | Cottone Auctions | Mar 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2002 | Screenprint | $317 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $1,048 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $683 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jim Isermann is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,129.

A work by Jim Isermann sold in 2023 for $12,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jim Isermann work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jim Isermann work is $1,129.

The median Jim Isermann print sells for $286 across 4 lots.

The median Jim Isermann work on paper sells for $1,750 across 3 lots.

The median Jim Isermann painting sells for $8,170 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $286 | $900 | — | 2026-03-19 |
| Paintings | 2 | $8,170 | $11,340 | — | 2023-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,750 | $1,875 | — | 2024-11-20 |

Jim Isermann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $286. Paintings (2 lots) median $8,170, record $11,340. A typical Jim Isermann painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $11,340 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $317 |

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 Jim Isermann worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jim Isermann work is $1,129. The median Jim Isermann print sells for $286 across 4 lots. The median Jim Isermann work on paper sells for $1,750 across 3 lots. The median Jim Isermann painting sells for $8,170 across 2 lots.

### What is Jim Isermann's auction record?

Jim Isermann's auction record is $12,600, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jim Isermann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jim-isermann (updated 2026-11-01).

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.