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# Joe Duncan Gleason (1881–1959)

## What is Joe Duncan Gleason’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Joe Duncan Gleason at 2 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,112 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,270–$2,857, n=5). The auction record is $161,000 for Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959 Los Angeles, CA) (2007, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959 Los Angeles, CA) | Oil on canvas | $161,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2007 |
| 2 | Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959 Glendale, CA) | Oil on canvas | $115,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2010 |
| 3 | Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959) | Oil on canvas | $46,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959 Glendale, CA) | Oil on canvas laid to canvas | $45,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2011 |
| 5 | Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959 Glendale, CA) | Oil on canvas | $40,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2007 |
| 6 | Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959 Glendale, CA) two | Oil on canvasboard | $40,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2008 |
| 7 | Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959 Glendale, CA) | Oil on board | $36,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2014 |
| 8 | Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959 Glendale, CA) | Oil on canvas | $34,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2010 |
| 9 | Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959 Los Angeles, CA) | Oil on canvas | $28,750 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2007 |
| 10 | Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959 Glendale, CA) signed | Oil on board | $25,875 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2008 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $7,620 |
| Other | 6 | $7,363 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $6,398 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $5,863 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Joe Duncan Gleason is an American artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,750.

A work by Joe Duncan Gleason sold in 2026 for $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Joe Duncan Gleason work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joe Duncan Gleason work is $5,750.

The median Joe Duncan Gleason painting sells for $7,620 across 41 lots.

The median Joe Duncan Gleason work on paper sells for $1,928 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Joe Duncan Gleason paintings typically sell for $3,675–$31,625 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 57 | $7,620 | $161,000 | 71.9% | 2026-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,928 | $4,500 | 44.4% | 2025-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $115,000 | $161,000 | — | 2010-06-15 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $3,302–$10,250 | $7,835 | $40,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $3,675–$31,625 | $7,620 | $161,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $161,000 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $115,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,587 |

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 Joe Duncan Gleason worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joe Duncan Gleason work is $5,750. The median Joe Duncan Gleason painting sells for $7,620 across 41 lots. The median Joe Duncan Gleason work on paper sells for $1,928 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Joe Duncan Gleason paintings typically sell for $3,675–$31,625 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Joe Duncan Gleason painting?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joe Duncan Gleason painting is $7,620.

### What is Joe Duncan Gleason's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Joe Duncan Gleason painting is $161,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Joe Duncan Gleason painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joe Duncan Gleason painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Joe Duncan Gleason painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Joe Duncan Gleason painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,835, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Joe Duncan Gleason's auction record?

Joe Duncan Gleason's auction record is $161,000, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.