> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/n-jay-jaffee · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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.