Howard Pyle (1853–1911)
Howard Pyle is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $18,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Howard Pyle sold in 2026 for $38,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Howard Pyle work is $18,750.
The median Howard Pyle painting sells for $23,310 across 12 lots.
The median Howard Pyle work on paper sells for $3,652 across 6 lots.
The median Howard Pyle print sells for $474 across 1 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 | 4 | $474 | $474 | 25% | 2009-03-06 |
| Paintings | 15 | $23,310 | $76,700 | 80% | 2026-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $3,652† | $6,500 | — | 2025-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Howard Pyle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $474 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $23,310, record $76,700. A typical Howard Pyle painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $21,698–$41,250 | $30,770 | $76,700 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,676–$5,850† | $3,652† | $6,500 |
† 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 | 2025 | $76,700 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $45,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $474 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Howard Pyle worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Howard Pyle work is $18,750. The median Howard Pyle painting sells for $23,310 across 12 lots. The median Howard Pyle work on paper sells for $3,652 across 6 lots. The median Howard Pyle print sells for $474 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Howard Pyle painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Howard Pyle painting is $23,310.
What is Howard Pyle's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Howard Pyle painting is $76,700.
What is Howard Pyle's auction record?
Howard Pyle's auction record is $97,000, set in 2007.
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