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# Jonathan Borofsky (b. 1942)

## What is Jonathan Borofsky’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 133 auction results for Jonathan Borofsky at 35 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $829 including buyer’s premium (middle half $461–$1,238, n=22). The auction record is $25,850 for Man with a Briefcase (Gemini 1025) (2000, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man with a Briefcase (Gemini 1025), 1982 | Cut-out aluminum sculpture | $25,850 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |
| 2 | Molecule Men 1+1+1 (Study) | Clear coated aluminium plate | $24,659 | Sotheby's | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | 2,845,317 Green Tilted El Salvador Painting with Chattering Man, 1982-1983 | Painting | $23,750 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Man with a Briefcase, Cut Out, 1942 | Aluminum | $21,420 | Christie's | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | The Sun at 3,214,887, 1989 | Acrylic paint | $18,750 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 6 | Untitled | — | $17,500 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Ohne Titel (Acryl auf grundierter Holzplatte) | Acryl auf grundierter Holzplatte | $15,136 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | I Dreamed I Could Fly at 2,883,114", 1984 | Fiberglass | $15,120 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1979 | Shaped Masonite | $15,120 | Christie's | May 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man With a Briefcase (A), 1991 | Unique monumental woodcut in black and grey, on La Paloma handmade paper with collage, the full sheet | $15,120 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $13,750 |
| Sculpture | 10 | $10,040 |
| Other | 10 | $3,733 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $1,967 |
| Prints | 68 | $1,500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 49 | $3,739 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $1,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $813 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 133 results from 35 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jonathan Borofsky is an American artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,536. 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 Jonathan Borofsky sold in 2026 for $1,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jonathan Borofsky work worth?

Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jonathan Borofsky work is $1,536.

The median Jonathan Borofsky print sells for $1,270 across 80 lots.

The median Jonathan Borofsky work on paper sells for $2,295 across 17 lots.

The median Jonathan Borofsky sculpture sells for $10,000 across 11 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Jonathan Borofsky prints typically sell for $950–$4,418 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jonathan Borofsky prints typically sell for $542–$1,936 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 | 111 | $1,270†‡ | $23,750 | 72.1% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 7 | $5,000‡ | $18,750 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $2,295†‡ | $25,850 | 77.3% | 2025-07-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $10,000† | $21,420 | 91.7% | 2025-04-10 |
| Photography | 1 | $140 | $140 | — | 2023-05-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $21,420 | $25,850 | — | 2024-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jonathan Borofsky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (111 lots) median $1,270 with 72.1% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $5,000, record $18,750. A typical Jonathan Borofsky painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $21,420.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $199–$288† | $242† | $813 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $542–$1,936†‡ | $1,152†‡ | $9,375 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $950–$4,418†‡ | $1,875†‡ | $23,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $684–$1,664†‡ | $1,189†‡ | $3,556 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $5,131–$12,600† | $10,000† | $25,850 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,357–$14,175† | $10,670† | $21,420 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $25,850 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $23,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $21,420 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $18,750 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $15,136 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $15,120 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $15,120 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $15,120 |

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 Jonathan Borofsky worth?

Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jonathan Borofsky work is $1,536. The median Jonathan Borofsky print sells for $1,270 across 80 lots. The median Jonathan Borofsky work on paper sells for $2,295 across 17 lots. The median Jonathan Borofsky sculpture sells for $10,000 across 11 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Jonathan Borofsky prints typically sell for $950–$4,418 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jonathan Borofsky prints typically sell for $542–$1,936 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 Jonathan Borofsky print?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jonathan Borofsky print is $1,270. 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 Jonathan Borofsky's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jonathan Borofsky print is $23,750.

### What is the average price of a Jonathan Borofsky work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jonathan Borofsky work on paper is $2,295. 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 Jonathan Borofsky's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jonathan Borofsky work on paper is $25,850.

### What is the average price of a Jonathan Borofsky sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jonathan Borofsky sculpture is $10,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jonathan Borofsky's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jonathan Borofsky sculpture is $21,420.

### What is the average price of a large Jonathan Borofsky print?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jonathan Borofsky print (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Jonathan Borofsky print?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jonathan Borofsky print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Jonathan Borofsky's auction record?

Jonathan Borofsky's auction record is $25,850, set in 2000.

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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.