N. Jay Jaffee (1921–1999)
N. Jay Jaffee is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $210. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by N. Jay Jaffee sold in 2026 for $1,206, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View N. Jay Jaffee on OpeningBid →What is a N. Jay Jaffee work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a N. Jay Jaffee work is $210.
The median N. Jay Jaffee photograph sells for $210 across 10 lots.
The median N. Jay Jaffee print sells for $1,206 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,206 | $1,206 | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Photography | 10 | $210† | $875† | — | 2023-07-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $132–$255† | $210† | $875† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,206 |
| Photography | 2017 | $875† |
| Photography | 2017 | $460† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a N. Jay Jaffee worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a N. Jay Jaffee work is $210. The median N. Jay Jaffee photograph sells for $210 across 10 lots. The median N. Jay Jaffee print sells for $1,206 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small N. Jay Jaffee photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small N. Jay Jaffee photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $210, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is N. Jay Jaffee's auction record?
N. Jay Jaffee's auction record is $1,206, set in 2026.
See the full N. Jay Jaffee record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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