Janet Sobel (1894–1968)
Janet Sobel is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,489. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Janet Sobel sold in 2024 for $16,510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janet Sobel work is $2,489.
The median Janet Sobel work on paper sells for $7,188 across 6 lots.
The median Janet Sobel painting sells for $1,000 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,000† | $2,268 | — | 2023-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $7,188 | $76,200 | — | 2024-03-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $425–$1,000† | $1,000† | $2,268 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,875–$16,510 | $6,250 | $76,200 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $76,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $16,510 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,268 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Janet Sobel worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janet Sobel work is $2,489. The median Janet Sobel work on paper sells for $7,188 across 6 lots. The median Janet Sobel painting sells for $1,000 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Janet Sobel's auction record?
Janet Sobel's auction record is $76,200, set in 2023.
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