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# Jim Morphesis (b. 1948)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Jim Morphesis at 4 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,016 including buyer’s premium (middle half $165–$1,100, n=5). The auction record is $6,350 for Wing of Icarus Brooch (2026, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wing of Icarus Brooch, 1980 | Silver | $6,350 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Quarter of Beef | Mixed media on paper | $2,376 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Bruised Hearts, 1997 | Charcoal | $1,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | Meat Study #104, 2005 | Oil, enamel, gouache, pastel, charcoal, joint compound, and collage on paper | $1,100 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Icarus Falling (Noble Attempts), 1990 | Mixed media | $1,032 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | No Sanctuary, 1981 | Oil, acrylic, gold leaf, wood, collage, nails, and resin on wood | $1,016 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Icarus Figure in White, 1990 | Oil, acrylic, charcoal, and collage on panel | $425 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | For Cesar Vallejo, 1992 | Oil, Charcoal, Collage and Gold Leaf on attached wood panels | $350 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Torso Study with Red | Mixed media on paper | $350 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Colmar Series, No. 9 | Rhoplex, rutile, silica, graphite, acrylic, gold leaf and collage on panel | $312 | Freeman's Hindman | Aug 2020 |



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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $388 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jim Morphesis is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,016.

A work by Jim Morphesis sold in 2026 for $1,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jim Morphesis work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jim Morphesis work is $1,016.

The median Jim Morphesis work on paper sells for $1,016 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,016 | $2,376 | 77.8% | 2026-05-19 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $350–$1,016 | $425 | $1,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,376 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,500 |

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 Morphesis worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jim Morphesis work is $1,016. The median Jim Morphesis work on paper sells for $1,016 across 7 lots.

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

Jim Morphesis's auction record is $6,350, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.