Matthew Day Jackson (b. 1974)
What is Matthew Day Jackson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Matthew Day Jackson at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,825 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,492–$4,000, n=10). The auction record is $939,936 for Bucky (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bucky, 2007 | Mixed media panel | $939,936 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 2 | Harriet (Last Portrait) | Woodburned drawing, yarn, aniline dye, mother of pearl, abalone and black panther eyes on wood panel | $662,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 3 | Terranaut II, 2008 | Metal, yarn, marble pattern inlay, abalone inlay, granite pattern inlay, wood inlay and formica on plywood | $518,719 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 4 | Phoenix (Peace Eagle), 2005 | Panel | $452,216 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 5 | Matthew Day Jackson (b. 1974), 2010 | Stainless steel shelves, rapid prototype skull and acrylic rod encased in Lucite, NYC transcan, wood, plastic resin, x-ray on lightbox, concrete and axe handles | $284,251 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 6 | Phineas, 2006 | Mixed media | $181,899 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 7 | Bucky II, 2007 | Drawing | $127,173 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 8 | August 6, 1945, 2010 | Chrome steel | $107,235 | Christie's | Jul 2015 |
| 9 | Hung, Drawn and Quartered II (Treeson), 2005 | Leather | $79,075 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | And Babies? And Babies, 2008 | Posters mounted on archival museum board, light fixture | $79,990 | Phillips | Feb 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $25,200 |
| Other | 20 | $23,052 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $18,750 |
| Sculpture | 11 | $12,738 |
| Prints | 18 | $2,921 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $24,909 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $3,825 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,524 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Matthew Day Jackson is an American artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $17,341.
A work by Matthew Day Jackson sold in 2025 for $18,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Matthew Day Jackson on OpeningBid →What is a Matthew Day Jackson work worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Day Jackson work is $17,341.
The median Matthew Day Jackson print sells for $2,794 across 19 lots.
The median Matthew Day Jackson sculpture sells for $15,656 across 14 lots.
The median Matthew Day Jackson photograph sells for $18,750 across 11 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $2,794 | $74,500 | 67.9% | 2025-07-16 |
| Paintings | 7 | $86,755 | $939,936 | 85.7% | 2022-11-16 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $37,500 | $662,500 | 83.3% | 2025-09-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $15,656 | $518,719 | 93.3% | 2025-12-02 |
| Photography | 14 | $18,750 | $51,216 | 78.6% | 2024-03-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $368,233 | $939,936 | — | 2015-07-01 |
Matthew Day Jackson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $2,794 with 67.9% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $86,755, record $939,936. A typical Matthew Day Jackson painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $368,233.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,181–$3,048 | $2,540 | $6,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $797–$1,763 | $1,138 | $4,269 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $15,120–$61,858 | $24,618 | $74,500 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $25,200–$452,216 | $46,338 | $939,936 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $12,738–$30,240 | $18,900 | $518,719 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $11,719–$22,881 | $20,000 | $51,216 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $939,936 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $662,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $518,719 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $452,216 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $107,235 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $74,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $61,858 |
| Photography | 2011 | $51,216 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Matthew Day Jackson worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Day Jackson work is $17,341. The median Matthew Day Jackson print sells for $2,794 across 19 lots. The median Matthew Day Jackson sculpture sells for $15,656 across 14 lots. The median Matthew Day Jackson photograph sells for $18,750 across 11 lots.
What is the average price of a Matthew Day Jackson print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthew Day Jackson print is $2,794.
What is Matthew Day Jackson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthew Day Jackson print is $74,500.
What is the average price of a Matthew Day Jackson sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthew Day Jackson sculpture is $15,656.
What is Matthew Day Jackson's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthew Day Jackson sculpture is $518,719.
What is the average price of a Matthew Day Jackson photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthew Day Jackson photograph is $18,750.
What is Matthew Day Jackson's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthew Day Jackson photograph is $51,216.
What is Matthew Day Jackson's auction record?
Matthew Day Jackson's auction record is $939,936, set in 2010.
See the full Matthew Day Jackson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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