Jennifer Bartlett (1941–2022)
What is Jennifer Bartlett’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 318 auction results for Jennifer Bartlett at 22 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,036–$12,110, n=67). The auction record is $201,600 for In the Garden III #6 (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wind, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $197,957 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 2 | At the Lake, Night, 1979 | Oil paint | $189,000 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Bridge, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $107,100 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | One P.M., 1991 | Oil paint | $106,250 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | Tidal Wave II, 1978 | Oil paint | $94,500 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Earth, 1990 | Graphite | $88,200 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 7 | White House, 1985 | Mixed-media installation | $87,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the Garden III #6, 1982 | Enamel on glass and enamel, silkscreen, and baked enamel on 20 steel plates | $201,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Bayshore Walk, 2006 | Screenprint | $137,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2019 |
| 3 | Alphabet Eight, 1993 | Testor’s enamel, baked enamel and silkscreen on steel plate, in 65 parts | $107,950 | Phillips | Jul 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $25,200 |
| Works on paper | 48 | $7,310 |
| Other | 16 | $4,688 |
| Prints | 186 | $3,215 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $28,050 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $3,677 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 160 | $3,244 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 318 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Jennifer Bartlett is an American artist with 385 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $5,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jennifer Bartlett sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 318 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jennifer Bartlett work is $5,000.
The median Jennifer Bartlett print sells for $2,640 across 180 lots.
The median Jennifer Bartlett work on paper sells for $8,865 across 51 lots.
The median Jennifer Bartlett painting sells for $33,181 across 32 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jennifer Bartlett prints typically sell for $1,170–$4,275 (the middle half of 117 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jennifer Bartlett prints typically sell for $1,852–$8,285 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 202 | $2,640†‡ | $201,600 | 89.1% | 2026-10-24 |
| Paintings | 38 | $33,181 | $197,957 | 84.2% | 2026-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $8,865 | $94,500 | 92.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $27,940 | $107,950 | 87.5% | 2025-10-21 |
| Photography | 6 | $4,560† | $5,957 | 83.3% | 2026-02-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $91,350 | $201,600 | — | 2026-06-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jennifer Bartlett's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (202 lots) median $2,640 with 89.1% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $33,181, record $197,957. A typical Jennifer Bartlett painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $91,350.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $1,852–$8,285†‡ | $3,344†‡ | $137,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 117 | $1,170–$4,275†‡ | $2,375†‡ | $50,775 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $9,562–$28,169 | $12,700 | $201,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $18,500–$32,312 | $20,625 | $37,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $25,000–$62,500 | $47,500 | $197,957 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $5,020–$16,013 | $8,805 | $75,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $12,600–$69,300 | $40,320 | $94,500 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,540–$4,826† | $4,560† | $5,957 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $201,600 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $197,957 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $189,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $137,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $107,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $94,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $88,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $37,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jennifer Bartlett worth?
Across 318 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jennifer Bartlett work is $5,000. The median Jennifer Bartlett print sells for $2,640 across 180 lots. The median Jennifer Bartlett work on paper sells for $8,865 across 51 lots. The median Jennifer Bartlett painting sells for $33,181 across 32 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jennifer Bartlett prints typically sell for $1,170–$4,275 (the middle half of 117 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jennifer Bartlett prints typically sell for $1,852–$8,285 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Jennifer Bartlett print?
Based on 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jennifer Bartlett print is $2,640. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Jennifer Bartlett's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jennifer Bartlett print is $201,600.
What is the average price of a Jennifer Bartlett work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jennifer Bartlett work on paper is $8,865.
What is Jennifer Bartlett's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jennifer Bartlett work on paper is $94,500.
What is the average price of a Jennifer Bartlett painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jennifer Bartlett painting is $33,181.
What is Jennifer Bartlett's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jennifer Bartlett painting is $197,957.
What is the average price of a medium Jennifer Bartlett print?
Based on 117 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jennifer Bartlett print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Jennifer Bartlett print?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jennifer Bartlett print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,344, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Jennifer Bartlett's auction record?
Jennifer Bartlett's auction record is $201,600, set in 2022.
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