> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gene-fenn · updated 2026-11-01

# Gene Fenn (1911–2001)

Gene Fenn is a NY artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $900. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Gene Fenn sold in 2024 for $1,417, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gene Fenn work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gene Fenn work is $900.

The median Gene Fenn photograph sells for $1,275 across 6 lots.

The median Gene Fenn print sells for $900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $900† | $900† | — | 2015-03-11 |
| Photography | 7 | $1,275† | $1,417 | 85.7% | 2024-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,417 | $1,417 | — | 2024-06-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $560–$1,417† | $1,275† | $1,417 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $1,417 |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,417 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $900† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $900† |

† 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 Gene Fenn worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gene Fenn work is $900. The median Gene Fenn photograph sells for $1,275 across 6 lots. The median Gene Fenn print sells for $900 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gene Fenn's auction record?

Gene Fenn's auction record is $1,417, set in 2024.

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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, “Gene Fenn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gene-fenn (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.