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# Fred D. Penney (1900–1988)

Fred D. Penney is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $262. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Fred D. Penney sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $275 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fred D. Penney work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred D. Penney work is $262.

The median Fred D. Penney painting sells for $262 across 4 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 | 4 | $262† | $700 | — | 2025-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $700 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $275† |

† 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 Fred D. Penney worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred D. Penney work is $262. The median Fred D. Penney painting sells for $262 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Fred D. Penney's auction record?

Fred D. Penney's auction record is $700, set in 2007.

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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, “Fred D. Penney auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred-d-penney (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.