John Held Jr (1889–1958)
John Held Jr is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,750. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by John Held Jr sold in 2021 for $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Held Jr on OpeningBid →What is a John Held Jr work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Held Jr work is $2,750.
The median John Held Jr work on paper sells for $2,115 across 17 lots.
The median John Held Jr print sells for $3,375 across 12 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 | 13 | $3,375 | $5,280 | 92.3% | 2021-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $2,115‡ | $3,250 | 94.4% | 2022-06-09 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,925–$4,780 | $3,550 | $5,280 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,541–$2,500‡ | $2,115‡ | $3,250 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $5,280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $5,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Held Jr worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Held Jr work is $2,750. The median John Held Jr work on paper sells for $2,115 across 17 lots. The median John Held Jr print sells for $3,375 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a John Held Jr work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Held Jr work on paper is $2,115. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Held Jr's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Held Jr work on paper is $3,250.
What is the average price of a John Held Jr print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Held Jr print is $3,375.
What is John Held Jr's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Held Jr print is $5,280.
What is the average price of a small John Held Jr work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Held Jr work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium John Held Jr print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Held Jr print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is John Held Jr's auction record?
John Held Jr's auction record is $5,280, set in 2011.
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