> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/j-paul-fennell · updated 2026-11-02

# J. Paul Fennell (b. 1938)

## What is J. Paul Fennell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for J. Paul Fennell at 3 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,337 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,449–$6,016, n=6). The auction record is $14,080 for Swirls vessel (2026, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swirls vessel, 2026 | Sissoo (rosewood) | $14,080 | Rago Arts | Aug 2026 |
| 2 | Basketweave vessel, 2026 | Sissoo (rosewood), pigment | $6,400 | Rago Arts | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | Mesquite Swirls (from the Rhythmic Patterns series), 2008 | Turned mesquite | $5,040 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |
| 4 | Basketweave vessel, 2026 | Indian rosewood | $4,864 | Rago Arts | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Basketweave vessel, 2001 | Eucalyptus | $3,810 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Tessellations vessel, 2026 | Acacia | $3,328 | Rago Arts | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Parallelogram vessel, 2026 | East Indian rosewood | $2,560 | Rago Arts | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | Dyed mesquite basket, 2001 | Dyed mesquite wood | $750 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $3,810 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,337 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


J. Paul Fennell is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $4,337.

A work by J. Paul Fennell sold in 2026 for $14,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J. Paul Fennell work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Paul Fennell work is $4,337.

The median J. Paul Fennell sculpture sells for $5,040 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,040 | $5,040 | — | 2023-05-12 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $5,040 |

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 J. Paul Fennell worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Paul Fennell work is $4,337. The median J. Paul Fennell sculpture sells for $5,040 across 1 lots.

### What is J. Paul Fennell's auction record?

J. Paul Fennell's auction record is $14,080, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “J. Paul Fennell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/j-paul-fennell (updated 2026-11-02).

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.