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# John Baeder (b. 1938)

## What is John Baeder’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for John Baeder at 17 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,403 including buyer’s premium (middle half $333–$24,320, n=5). The auction record is $43,750 for Holt's Café, Boonville, Missouri, 1972 (2017, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holt's Café, Boonville, Missouri, 1972, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $43,750 | Bonhams | May 2017 |
| 2 | White Circle System, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $24,320 | Wright | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | White Circle System, 2004 | Painting | $24,320 | Rago Arts | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Prospect Mt. Diner, 1998 | Oil paint | $22,500 | Christie's | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | Pappy's Place, Nashville, TN, 1985 | Oil paint | $21,250 | Phillips | Feb 2019 |
| 6 | Toni's Lunch Wagon, New York, 1980 | Watercolor on paper | $11,875 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 7 | Toni's Lunch Wagon, New York, 1980 | Watercolor on paper | $11,875 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 8 | Diner, Meridan, Conn., 1980 | Watercolor | $10,755 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| 9 | Bell's Pond Diner | Watercolor on paper | $10,625 | Sotheby's | Mar 2010 |
| 10 | TACOS | Watercolor on paper | $10,000 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $22,500 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $10,000 |
| Prints | 20 | $179 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $303 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Baeder is an American artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $275. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by John Baeder sold in 2026 for $333, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Baeder work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Baeder work is $275.

The median John Baeder print sells for $200 across 24 lots.

The median John Baeder painting sells for $21,875 across 6 lots.

The median John Baeder work on paper sells for $10,000 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) John Baeder prints typically sell for $114–$287 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 27 | $200† | $1,599 | 88.9% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 8 | $21,875 | $43,750 | 75% | 2026-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $10,000 | $10,755 | — | 2021-05-19 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,240 | $1,875 | — | 2019-07-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $24,320 | $43,750 | — | 2026-03-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

John Baeder's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $200 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $21,875, record $43,750. A typical John Baeder painting sells for around 109× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $24,320.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $114–$287† | $188† | $1,599 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $8,000–$10,625 | $10,000 | $10,755 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $43,750 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $24,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $10,755 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $10,625 |
| Photography | 2019 | $1,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,599 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,402 |

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 John Baeder worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Baeder work is $275. The median John Baeder print sells for $200 across 24 lots. The median John Baeder painting sells for $21,875 across 6 lots. The median John Baeder work on paper sells for $10,000 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Baeder prints typically sell for $114–$287 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a John Baeder print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Baeder print is $200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Baeder's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Baeder print is $1,599.

### What is the average price of a medium John Baeder print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Baeder print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Baeder's auction record?

John Baeder's auction record is $43,750, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Baeder auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-baeder (updated 2026-11-03).

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.