Carle John Blenner (1864–1952)
Carle John Blenner is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,198. 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 Carle John Blenner sold in 2026 for $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carle John Blenner work is $1,198.
The median Carle John Blenner painting sells for $1,126 across 23 lots.
The median Carle John Blenner work on paper sells for $1,185 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $1,126†‡ | $16,500 | 85.2% | 2026-01-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,185 | $1,185 | 50% | 2008-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $680–$1,168†‡ | $750†‡ | $7,620 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,302–$5,588 | $4,600 | $16,500 |
† 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 | 1990 | $16,500 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $10,841 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,185 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carle John Blenner worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carle John Blenner work is $1,198. The median Carle John Blenner painting sells for $1,126 across 23 lots. The median Carle John Blenner work on paper sells for $1,185 across 1 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 Carle John Blenner painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carle John Blenner painting is $1,126. 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 Carle John Blenner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carle John Blenner painting is $16,500.
What is the average price of a small Carle John Blenner painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carle John Blenner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $750, 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 Carle John Blenner's auction record?
Carle John Blenner's auction record is $16,500, set in 1990.
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