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# Sir Jacob Epstein (1880–1959)

Sir Jacob Epstein is a British artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $9,039.

A work by Sir Jacob Epstein sold in 2016 for $12,385, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sir Jacob Epstein work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Jacob Epstein work is $9,039.

The median Sir Jacob Epstein sculpture sells for $10,390 across 6 lots.

The median Sir Jacob Epstein work on paper sells for $4,758 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,758 | $4,758 | — | 2015-06-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $10,390 | $157,951 | 50% | 2026-10-07 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $8,160–$12,224 | $10,390 | $157,951 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $157,951 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $12,385 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,758 |

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 Sir Jacob Epstein worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Jacob Epstein work is $9,039. The median Sir Jacob Epstein sculpture sells for $10,390 across 6 lots. The median Sir Jacob Epstein work on paper sells for $4,758 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Sir Jacob Epstein sculpture?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sir Jacob Epstein sculpture is $10,390.

### What is Sir Jacob Epstein's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sir Jacob Epstein sculpture is $157,951.

### What is Sir Jacob Epstein's auction record?

Sir Jacob Epstein's auction record is $157,951, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.