Kenneth Jack (1924–2006)
What is Kenneth Jack’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Kenneth Jack at 7 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $146 including buyer’s premium (middle half $44–$247, n=13). The auction record is $5,831 for MURRAY RIVER PADDLE STEAMERS (P.S. MELBOURNE AND P.S. EDWARDS) (2014, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MURRAY RIVER PADDLE STEAMERS (P.S. MELBOURNE AND P.S. EDWARDS), 1973 | Oil on composition board | $5,831 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2014 |
| 2 | Chatting By The Pub | Oil on board | $2,450 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Brisbane Houses, 1970 | Oil on board | $2,123 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | EXHIBITION GARDENS, MELBOURNE, 1953 | Tempera on board | $2,063 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2022 |
| 5 | The Post Office at Silverton, Far West in N.S.W., 1968 | Oil on board | $1,752 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Omeo, Victoria, 1972 | Oil on board | $1,680 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2017 |
| 7 | OLD HOTEL, 1957, 1957 | <p>signed and dated (lower left), oil on hardboard</p> | $1,550 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Landscape, 1924 | Watercolour and gum leaf on paper | $1,378 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 9 | Back of Lower Fort Street, Sydney, 1972 | Oil on board | $1,268 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Landscape, 1966 | Mixed media on board | $1,100 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,752 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $221 |
| Other | 8 | $109 |
| Prints | 5 | $79 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,325 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $132 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Kenneth Jack is an Australia artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $362. 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 Kenneth Jack sold in 2026 for $1,752, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kenneth Jack on OpeningBid →What is a Kenneth Jack work worth?
Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Jack work is $362.
The median Kenneth Jack work on paper sells for $323 across 34 lots.
The median Kenneth Jack print sells for $85 across 25 lots.
The median Kenneth Jack painting sells for $1,662 across 16 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 | 39 | $85† | $829† | 64.1% | 2026-04-08 |
| Paintings | 23 | $1,662†‡ | $5,831 | 69.6% | 2026-03-16 |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $323†‡ | $4,261† | 56.7% | 2026-01-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,718†‡ | $5,831 | — | 2016-05-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kenneth Jack's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $85 with 64.1% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $1,662, record $5,831. A typical Kenneth Jack painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $4,718.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $31–$138† | $82† | $829† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $44–$128† | $93† | $241† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,219–$2,205†‡ | $1,643†‡ | $5,831 |
† 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) | 16 | $142–$304† | $242† | $1,378 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $280–$963†‡ | $628†‡ | $4,261† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,831 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $4,856‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $4,261† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,860† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $829† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $399† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kenneth Jack worth?
Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Jack work is $362. The median Kenneth Jack work on paper sells for $323 across 34 lots. The median Kenneth Jack print sells for $85 across 25 lots. The median Kenneth Jack painting sells for $1,662 across 16 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 Kenneth Jack work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Jack work on paper is $323. 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 Kenneth Jack's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Jack work on paper is $4,261. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,261 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Kenneth Jack print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Jack print is $85. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kenneth Jack's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Jack print is $829. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $829 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Kenneth Jack painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Jack painting is $1,662. 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 Kenneth Jack's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Jack painting is $5,831.
What is the average price of a medium Kenneth Jack work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kenneth Jack work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $628, 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 small Kenneth Jack print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kenneth Jack print (small (under 50 cm)) is $82, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kenneth Jack's auction record?
Kenneth Jack's auction record is $5,831, set in 2014.
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