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# Janet Fish (1938–2025)

## What is Janet Fish’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Janet Fish at 17 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,840 including buyer’s premium (middle half $525–$108,200, n=12). The auction record is $660,900 for Painted Flowers - April (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painted Flowers - April, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $660,900 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 2 | Five Bertolli Bottles, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $239,400 | Christie's | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | Green Bowl, Two Roses, 1979 | Oil paint | $165,100 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Red Apples, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $151,200 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Grapes and Autumn Leaves, 2003 | Oil paint | $128,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Purple Pitcher, Cakes and Peonies, 1938 | Painting | $126,375 | Bonhams | Feb 2023 |
| 7 | Berio Olive Oil, 1971 | Oil paint | $119,700 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 8 | Ice Cream Sundae, 2004 | Painting | $106,562 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | Tequila Bottles, 1974 | Oil paint | $102,500 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Paper Flowers, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $101,600 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $75,000 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $16,380 |
| Prints | 22 | $719 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $78,450 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,004 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Janet Fish is an American artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $16,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Janet Fish sold in 2026 for $101,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Janet Fish work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Janet Fish work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janet Fish work is $16,250.

The median Janet Fish painting sells for $75,000 across 26 lots.

The median Janet Fish print sells for $688 across 21 lots.

The median Janet Fish work on paper sells for $20,480 across 7 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Janet Fish paintings typically sell for $39,865–$123,038 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 21 | $688 | $1,197 | — | 2025-03-14 |
| Paintings | 26 | $75,000† | $660,900 | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $20,480 | $35,560 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Photography | 1 | $301† | $301† | — | 2021-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $126,375 | $660,900 | — | 2026-07-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Janet Fish's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $688. Paintings (26 lots) median $75,000, record $660,900. A typical Janet Fish painting sells for around 109× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $126,375.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $568–$1,032 | $756 | $1,197 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $39,865–$123,038 | $81,900 | $660,900 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $17,308–$24,298 | $21,035 | $35,560 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $660,900 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $239,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $35,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $25,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,197 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,134 |
| Photography | 2021 | $301† |

† 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 Janet Fish worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janet Fish work is $16,250. The median Janet Fish painting sells for $75,000 across 26 lots. The median Janet Fish print sells for $688 across 21 lots. The median Janet Fish work on paper sells for $20,480 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Janet Fish paintings typically sell for $39,865–$123,038 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Janet Fish painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janet Fish painting is $75,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Janet Fish's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Janet Fish painting is $660,900.

### What is the average price of a Janet Fish print?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janet Fish print is $688.

### What is Janet Fish's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Janet Fish print is $1,197.

### What is the average price of a large Janet Fish painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Janet Fish painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $81,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Janet Fish print?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Janet Fish print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $756, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Janet Fish's auction record?

Janet Fish's auction record is $660,900, 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, “Janet Fish auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/janet-fish (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.