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# James Penney (1910–1982)

James Penney is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,000.

A work by James Penney sold in 2023 for $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Penney work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Penney work is $1,000.

The median James Penney work on paper sells for $900 across 3 lots.

The median James Penney painting sells for $802 across 2 lots.

The median James Penney print sells for $1,200 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 | $1,200 | $1,200 | — | 2021-02-04 |
| Paintings | 4 | $802 | $1,000 | 50% | 2025-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $900 | $6,500 | 60% | 2021-02-04 |

James Penney's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,200. Paintings (4 lots) median $802, record $1,000.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,200 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $900 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $603 |

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 James Penney worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Penney work is $1,000. The median James Penney work on paper sells for $900 across 3 lots. The median James Penney painting sells for $802 across 2 lots. The median James Penney print sells for $1,200 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Penney's auction record?

James Penney's auction record is $8,750, set in 2021.

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

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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.