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# Ellen Phelan (b. 1943)

Ellen Phelan is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ellen Phelan sold in 2025 for $635, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ellen Phelan work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Phelan work is $500.

The median Ellen Phelan photograph sells for $390 across 2 lots.

The median Ellen Phelan print sells for $277 across 2 lots.

The median Ellen Phelan work on paper sells for $4,380 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $277† | $280† | 66.7% | 2020-01-16 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,751 | $3,187 | — | 2024-10-31 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,380 | $8,125 | — | 2025-04-10 |
| Photography | 3 | $390 | $500 | 66.7% | 2025-05-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Ellen Phelan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $277 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,751, record $3,187. A typical Ellen Phelan painting sells for around 6.3× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $8,125 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,187 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $635 |
| Photography | 2017 | $500 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $315 |
| Photography | 2025 | $281 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $280† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $274 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ellen Phelan worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Phelan work is $500. The median Ellen Phelan photograph sells for $390 across 2 lots. The median Ellen Phelan print sells for $277 across 2 lots. The median Ellen Phelan work on paper sells for $4,380 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ellen Phelan's auction record?

Ellen Phelan's auction record is $8,125, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ellen Phelan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ellen-phelan (updated 2026-11-01).

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.