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# Agnes Pelton (1881–1961)

## What is Agnes Pelton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Agnes Pelton at 7 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,605 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,038–$221,500, n=8). The auction record is $3,438,000 for The Fountains (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fountains, 1926 | Oil paint | $3,438,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Incarnation, 1929 | Oil paint | $1,524,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Flowering, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $571,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 4 | Sleep, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $508,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Intimation II, 1934 | Oil paint | $126,000 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Hayground Windmill, Bridgehampton, 1920 | Oil paint | $38,700 | Phillips | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Airport Road, Late Spring, 1946 | Oil on canvas | $16,510 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 8 | Canyon Smoke Tree, Blooming, circa 1942 | Oil on canvasboard | $13,970 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Study for Mt San Jacinto-Cathedral City), 1881 | Pastel on paper | $10,240 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Desert Willow, Verbena and Primroses, circa 1940 | Oil on canvas | $5,397 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $27,605 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $317,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,173 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Agnes Pelton is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $12,105. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Agnes Pelton sold in 2025 for $38,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Agnes Pelton work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Agnes Pelton work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Agnes Pelton work is $12,105.

The median Agnes Pelton painting sells for $27,605 across 12 lots.

The median Agnes Pelton work on paper sells for $3,144 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $27,605† | $3.4M | 92.3% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,144 | $3,900 | — | 2023-04-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $571,500 | $3.4M | — | 2025-11-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $16,510–$571,500† | $126,000† | $3.4M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $3.4M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,144 |

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 Agnes Pelton worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Agnes Pelton work is $12,105. The median Agnes Pelton painting sells for $27,605 across 12 lots. The median Agnes Pelton work on paper sells for $3,144 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Agnes Pelton painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Agnes Pelton painting is $27,605. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Agnes Pelton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Agnes Pelton painting is $3,438,000.

### What is Agnes Pelton's auction record?

Agnes Pelton's auction record is $3,438,000, set in 2023.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Agnes Pelton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/agnes-pelton (updated 2026-11-03).

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.