Paul Jacob Naftel (1817–1891)
Paul Jacob Naftel is a British (modern) artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $767. 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 Paul Jacob Naftel sold in 2023 for $1,901, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Jacob Naftel work is $767.
The median Paul Jacob Naftel work on paper sells for $650 across 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 24 | $650†‡ | $15,726 | 87.5% | 2026-09-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $249–$1,052†‡ | $483†‡ | $3,244† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,949–$3,359 | $2,210 | $15,726 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $15,726 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,359 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Jacob Naftel worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Jacob Naftel work is $767. The median Paul Jacob Naftel work on paper sells for $650 across 21 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 Paul Jacob Naftel work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Jacob Naftel work on paper is $650. 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 Paul Jacob Naftel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Jacob Naftel work on paper is $15,726.
What is the average price of a small Paul Jacob Naftel work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Jacob Naftel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $483, 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 Paul Jacob Naftel's auction record?
Paul Jacob Naftel's auction record is $15,726, set in 2008.
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