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Jay DeFeo

American · 1929–1989 · Painter, Sculptor

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5auction results2013–2025years recorded100%sold (5)$40.3kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Jay DeFeo, Apex, 1982, Oil and tape on canvasApexLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $281,250≈ £226,998≈ €252,016Sign up to see
  2. Jay DeFeo, The Arrival (Jewelry Series), 1978, acrylic, graphite, chalk and charcoal on paperThe Arrival (Jewelry Series)Bonhams · $47,500≈ £32,734≈ €41,286Sign up to see
  3. Jay DeFeo, Untitled, 1987, acrylic, oil and oil pastel on paperUntitledPhillips · $40,320≈ £29,675≈ €34,526Sign up to see

Jay DeFeo’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for Jay DeFeo between 2013 and 2025, of which 5 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $10.2kSign up free to see to $281kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $281kSign up free to see for Apex at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in October 2016. Most results come from Phillips (2), Bonhams (2) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1).

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  1. Jay DeFeo, Bled White, 1987, oil pastel and graphite on paper
    Bled White, 1987
    Pastel · Paper
    13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 4A
    $10,240≈ £7,521≈ €8,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Jay DeFeo, Untitled, 1987, acrylic, oil and oil pastel on paper
    Untitled, 1987
    Acrylic · Paper
    17 x 22 1/4 in. (43.2 x 56.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 117
    $40,320≈ £29,675≈ €34,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Jay DeFeo, Apex, 1982, Oil and tape on canvas
    Apex, 1982
    Oil · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 227
    $281,250≈ £226,998≈ €252,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Jay DeFeo, The Arrival (Jewelry Series), 1978, acrylic, graphite, chalk and charcoal on paper
    The Arrival (Jewelry Series), 1978
    Acrylic · Paper
    20 x 15 1/8 in. (51 x 38.5 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 54
    $47,500≈ £32,734≈ €41,286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Jay DeFeo, Untitled, 1973, gelatin silver print, mounted by the artist
    Untitled, 1973
    Photograph
    6 3/8 x 6 3/8 in. (16.2 x 16.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 181
    $16,250≈ £10,812≈ €12,414Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗

Jay DeFeo works on paper (3)

Jay DeFeo: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Jay DeFeo at auction?

$281,250Sign up free to see, for Apex at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (October 2016) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Jay DeFeo?

The median sale price is $40.3kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Jay DeFeo have sold at auction?

5 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Jay DeFeo?

Phillips, Bonhams and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Bonhams · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)

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