Willy Jaeckel (1888–1944)
Willy Jaeckel is a German artist with 142 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $983. 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 Willy Jaeckel sold in 2026 for $72,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Willy Jaeckel on OpeningBid →What is a Willy Jaeckel work worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Jaeckel work is $983.
The median Willy Jaeckel work on paper sells for $878 across 35 lots.
The median Willy Jaeckel painting sells for $6,224 across 19 lots.
The median Willy Jaeckel print sells for $446 across 13 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Willy Jaeckel work on papers typically sell for $780–$2,117 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 27 | $446†‡ | $1,502‡ | 48.1% | 2024-11-30 |
| Paintings | 40 | $6,224‡ | $72,075 | 47.5% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 70 | $878†‡ | $9,392 | 50% | 2024-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $51,704 | $72,075 | — | 2026-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Willy Jaeckel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $446 with 48.1% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $6,224, record $72,075. A typical Willy Jaeckel painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $51,704.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $300–$845†‡ | $527†‡ | $1,269‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,805–$13,753‡ | $6,224‡ | $35,617 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $531–$1,212‡ | $682‡ | $2,770 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $780–$2,117†‡ | $1,019†‡ | $9,392 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $72,075 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $67,792 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $9,392 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,422 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,502‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,269‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willy Jaeckel worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Jaeckel work is $983. The median Willy Jaeckel work on paper sells for $878 across 35 lots. The median Willy Jaeckel painting sells for $6,224 across 19 lots. The median Willy Jaeckel print sells for $446 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Willy Jaeckel work on papers typically sell for $780–$2,117 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Willy Jaeckel work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willy Jaeckel work on paper is $878. 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 Willy Jaeckel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willy Jaeckel work on paper is $9,392.
What is the average price of a Willy Jaeckel painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willy Jaeckel painting is $6,224. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Willy Jaeckel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willy Jaeckel painting is $72,075.
What is the average price of a Willy Jaeckel print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willy Jaeckel print is $446. 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 Willy Jaeckel's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willy Jaeckel print is $1,502. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Willy Jaeckel work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willy Jaeckel work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,019, 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 the average price of a medium Willy Jaeckel painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willy Jaeckel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,224, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Willy Jaeckel's auction record?
Willy Jaeckel's auction record is $72,075, set in 2026.
See the full Willy Jaeckel record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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