Jonathan Borofsky Auction Prices and Value Guide
Jonathan Borofsky auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 359 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Jonathan Borofsky auction prices: quick answer
Jonathan Borofsky auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Jonathan Borofsky
- Source records
- 359
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Jonathan Borofsky
Jonathan Borofsky (born December 24, 1942) is an American sculptor, painter, printmaker, and conceptual artist recognized for a practice that spans large-scale public sculpture, painting, and works on paper. Active since the late 1960s, Borofsky became known for a distinctive numbering system in which each artwork receives a sequential number, creating a continuous counting thread across decades of output. His work has been collected and exhibited by major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate in London. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Fontainebleau and with studies in art history, Borofsky also held teaching positions during the 1970s. He currently lives and works in Ogunquit, Maine.
Conceptual artSculpturePaintingPrintmakingDrawingNumbered worksHuman figure
Common works and media
Common work types encountered in appraisal and auction contexts include painted steel and mixed-media sculptures, silkscreen and lithographic prints, acrylic and oil paintings on canvas, and ink or graphite drawings on paper. Many works carry the artist's sequential numbering system. Collectors may also encounter maquettes or smaller-scale versions related to large public commissions, as well as poster editions produced for exhibitions.
Market and appraisal context
Borofsky's work appears regularly at auction across Post-War and Contemporary Art, Contemporary Prints and Multiples, and Contemporary Sculpture categories. Value depends heavily on medium and scale: monumental outdoor sculptures and unique paintings tend to achieve higher results than editioned prints or drawings. Institutional provenance, particularly exhibition history at museums such as MoMA and Tate, can materially strengthen a work's market profile. Early works bearing variant signatures (Jon Borofsky, Jonathan Borowsky) may require additional authentication. Collectors should verify edition details, numbering, and condition, and consult recent comparable auction records for informed appraisal.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- No specific auction records or realized prices are included in the available source pack; consult dedicated auction databases for comparable sales data.
- The artist is still living, which may affect market dynamics differently than for estate-managed artists.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- Tate museum or university
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Jonathan Borofsky worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Jonathan Borofsky artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.