Joan Snyder (b. 1940)
What is Joan Snyder’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Joan Snyder at 17 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,128 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,432–$48,000, n=29). The auction record is $478,800 for The Stripper (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Stripper, 1973 | Painting | $478,800 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Diffused Warmth, 1971 | Oil, acrylic, graphite and spray enamel on canvas | $330,200 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 3 | Celebration, 1979 | Painting | $239,400 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Women Make Lists, 2004 | Painting | $226,800 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 5 | OH Elena, 2020 | Painting | $215,900 | Phillips | May 2025 |
| 6 | OH Elena | — | $215,900 | Phillips | May 2025 |
| 7 | Early Long, 1972 | Graphite | $163,800 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Rough, 1972 | Graphite | $107,100 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Sleeping Beauty, 1982 | Painting | $88,900 | Phillips | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | An Opera for Lilly, 1983 | Painting | $81,900 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $28,680 |
| Other | 5 | $10,000 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $2,446 |
| Prints | 24 | $957 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $50,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $3,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,268 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Joan Snyder is an American artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,687. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Joan Snyder sold in 2026 for $53,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joan Snyder work is $4,687.
The median Joan Snyder painting sells for $30,480 across 34 lots.
The median Joan Snyder print sells for $620 across 22 lots.
The median Joan Snyder work on paper sells for $3,000 across 9 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 | 23 | $620†‡ | $4,064 | 95.7% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 38 | $30,480 | $478,800 | 89.5% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $3,000 | $22,800 | — | 2025-07-31 |
| Photography | 2 | $8,580 | $15,240 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $221,350 | $478,800 | — | 2025-05-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Joan Snyder's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $620 with 95.7% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $30,480, record $478,800. A typical Joan Snyder painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $221,350.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $441–$2,038† | $556† | $4,064 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $6,406–$44,160 | $16,640 | $107,100 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $48,410–$224,075 | $85,400 | $478,800 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,356–$4,060 | $3,500 | $22,800 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $478,800 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $330,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $22,800 |
| Photography | 2024 | $15,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,064 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,000† |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,920 |
† 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 Joan Snyder worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joan Snyder work is $4,687. The median Joan Snyder painting sells for $30,480 across 34 lots. The median Joan Snyder print sells for $620 across 22 lots. The median Joan Snyder work on paper sells for $3,000 across 9 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 Joan Snyder painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joan Snyder painting is $30,480.
What is Joan Snyder's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joan Snyder painting is $478,800.
What is the average price of a Joan Snyder print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joan Snyder print is $620. 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 Joan Snyder's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joan Snyder print is $4,064.
What is the average price of a medium Joan Snyder print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joan Snyder print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Joan Snyder painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joan Snyder painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Joan Snyder's auction record?
Joan Snyder's auction record is $478,800, set in 2023.
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