Jenny Holzer (b. 1950)
What is Jenny Holzer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 469 auction results for Jenny Holzer at 44 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,528 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,651–$25,400, n=77). The auction record is $1,560,000 for Arno Pair (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arno Pair, 2010 | Pair of curved Carrara White marble benches | $1,560,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled with Selections from Truisms (Abuse of Power...) | — | $881,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Selection from Truisms: A sincere effort is all you can ask..., 2001 | Danby Imperial white marble | $579,600 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | Selection from Truisms: All Things Are Delicately Interconnected, 1987 | White marble | $571,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Selections from Truisms: Abuse of Power…, 1987 | Danby royal marble | $567,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Red Yellow Looming, 2004 | Double-sided electronic signs with red and amber diodes, in 13 parts | $534,155 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Truisms: UNEX sign, 1983 | Horizontal LED sign; red, green, and blue diodes; flat black housing | $471,000 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| 8 | Survival, 1999 | Amber | $398,523 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Selections from Truisms: A single event..., 1997 | Danby Imperial marble bench | $365,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 10 | Truisms: All things are delicately interconnected..., 1987 | Royal Danby marble bench | $312,500 | Phillips | Feb 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $92,069 |
| Sculpture | 72 | $56,900 |
| Other | 166 | $10,040 |
| Works on paper | 36 | $3,149 |
| Prints | 109 | $2,016 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $66,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 105 | $35,700 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 229 | $3,065 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 469 results from 44 houses · How we compute these figures
Jenny Holzer is an American artist with 573 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,063. 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 Jenny Holzer sold in 2026 for $114,616, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jenny Holzer on OpeningBid →What is a Jenny Holzer work worth?
Across 466 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jenny Holzer work is $4,063.
The median Jenny Holzer print sells for $2,016 across 154 lots.
The median Jenny Holzer sculpture sells for $35,963 across 118 lots.
The median Jenny Holzer painting sells for $76,044 across 16 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jenny Holzer prints typically sell for $1,207–$3,302 (the middle half of 117 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jenny Holzer sculptures typically sell for $7,256–$18,775 (the middle half of 54 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 | 169 | $2,016†‡ | $22,230 | 91.1% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 19 | $76,044‡ | $152,400 | 84.2% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $2,720‡ | $87,177 | 94.1% | 2026-10-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 125 | $35,963†‡ | $579,600 | 94.4% | 2026-10-07 |
| Photography | 10 | $1,590† | $5,248 | 60% | 2025-08-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 38 | $173,502 | $1.6M | — | 2026-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jenny Holzer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (169 lots) median $2,016 with 91.1% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $76,044, record $152,400. A typical Jenny Holzer painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 38 lots) the median is $173,502.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 117 | $1,207–$3,302†‡ | $2,016†‡ | $16,380 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $1,223–$2,979†‡ | $1,890†‡ | $8,125 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $7,500–$17,050 | $12,255 | $22,230 |
† 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 | $17,496–$65,638 | $33,684 | $100,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $71,212–$115,310‡ | $96,835‡ | $152,400 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,579–$5,413 | $2,720 | $6,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $719–$14,990‡ | $1,133‡ | $87,177 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $7,256–$18,775† | $12,739† | $76,129 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $44,782–$94,312‡ | $69,575‡ | $306,897 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $80,499–$466,000 | $279,400 | $579,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $579,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $571,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $152,400 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $131,241 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $87,177 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $24,130 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $22,230 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $17,050 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jenny Holzer worth?
Across 466 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jenny Holzer work is $4,063. The median Jenny Holzer print sells for $2,016 across 154 lots. The median Jenny Holzer sculpture sells for $35,963 across 118 lots. The median Jenny Holzer painting sells for $76,044 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jenny Holzer prints typically sell for $1,207–$3,302 (the middle half of 117 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jenny Holzer sculptures typically sell for $7,256–$18,775 (the middle half of 54 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 Jenny Holzer print?
Based on 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jenny Holzer print is $2,016. 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 Jenny Holzer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jenny Holzer print is $22,230.
What is the average price of a Jenny Holzer sculpture?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jenny Holzer sculpture is $35,963. 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 Jenny Holzer's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jenny Holzer sculpture is $579,600.
What is the average price of a Jenny Holzer painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jenny Holzer painting is $76,044. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jenny Holzer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jenny Holzer painting is $152,400.
What is the average price of a small Jenny Holzer print?
Based on 117 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jenny Holzer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,016, 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 Jenny Holzer sculpture?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jenny Holzer sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jenny Holzer's auction record?
Jenny Holzer's auction record is $1,560,000, set in 2022.
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