Janet Cooling (1951–2022)
What is Janet Cooling’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Janet Cooling at 4 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $224 including buyer’s premium (middle half $160–$416, n=40). The auction record is $8,190 for Loves Room (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loves Room, 1978 | Graphite | $8,190 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | All Over The City Records Blare... Laughter, Joy and Loneliness and Sex and Sex and Sex, 1978 | Coloured pencil and graphite on paper | $7,037 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | Early Fall | Oil on canvas | $1,792 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (Woman in Water) | Oil pastel and colored pencil on Rives BFK paper | $1,152 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (couple) | Oil on canvas | $832 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Lights and Shadow | Oil on canvas stretched over panel | $704 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled | Acrylic on masonite | $640 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (Ducks and Swans) | Oil on canvas | $640 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (Joanna with Fan) | Oil pastel and colored pencil with rhinestones on Arches paper | $608 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Willow Bridge | Oil on canvas | $576 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jan 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 12 | $288 |
| Paintings | 47 | $288 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $416 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $256 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $208 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Janet Cooling is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $256.
A work by Janet Cooling sold in 2026 for $381, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Janet Cooling on OpeningBid →What is a Janet Cooling work worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janet Cooling work is $256.
The median Janet Cooling painting sells for $272 across 36 lots.
The median Janet Cooling work on paper sells for $240 across 10 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $272 | $1,792 | — | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $240 | $8,190 | — | 2026-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,414 | $8,190 | — | 2024-09-26 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $184–$296 | $256 | $378 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $160–$288 | $224 | $1,792 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $256–$464 | $416 | $576 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $128–$1,016 | $240 | $8,190 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,190 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $7,037 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,792 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $832 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Janet Cooling worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janet Cooling work is $256. The median Janet Cooling painting sells for $272 across 36 lots. The median Janet Cooling work on paper sells for $240 across 10 lots.
What is the average price of a Janet Cooling painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janet Cooling painting is $272.
What is Janet Cooling's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Janet Cooling painting is $1,792.
What is the average price of a large Janet Cooling painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Janet Cooling painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Janet Cooling painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Janet Cooling painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $224, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Janet Cooling's auction record?
Janet Cooling's auction record is $8,190, set in 2022.
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