> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/janet-sobel · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## What is a Janet Sobel work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Janet Sobel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/janet-sobel (updated 2026-11-01).

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.