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

# Joan Jonas (b. 1936)

Joan Jonas is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $690. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Joan Jonas is recorded as sold in 2026 for $690; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Joan Jonas work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joan Jonas work is $690.

The median Joan Jonas print sells for $442 across 6 lots.

The median Joan Jonas work on paper sells for $5,670 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $442 | $15,012 | 85.7% | 2025-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,670 | $5,670 | — | 2024-09-27 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $312–$508 | $375 | $1,154 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $15,012 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,670 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,154 |

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 Joan Jonas worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joan Jonas work is $690. The median Joan Jonas print sells for $442 across 6 lots. The median Joan Jonas work on paper sells for $5,670 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Joan Jonas's auction record?

Joan Jonas's auction record is $15,012, set in 2006.

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

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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.