John Held Jr. (1889–1958)
John Held Jr. is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,400. 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 2024 for $8,750, 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 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Held Jr. work is $2,400.
The median John Held Jr. print sells for $4,000 across 20 lots.
The median John Held Jr. work on paper sells for $892 across 12 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) John Held Jr. prints typically sell for $2,331–$7,619 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 21 | $4,000‡ | $21,250 | 95.2% | 2024-10-10 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $892‡ | $6,750 | 66.7% | 2026-04-29 |
‡ 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) | 20 | $2,331–$7,619‡ | $4,000‡ | $21,250 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $408–$1,325‡ | $892‡ | $6,750 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $21,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $13,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $6,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,860 |
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 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Held Jr. work is $2,400. The median John Held Jr. print sells for $4,000 across 20 lots. The median John Held Jr. work on paper sells for $892 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Held Jr. prints typically sell for $2,331–$7,619 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a John Held Jr. print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Held Jr. print is $4,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Held Jr.'s most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Held Jr. print is $21,250.
What is the average price of a John Held Jr. work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Held Jr. work on paper is $892. 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 $6,750.
What is the average price of a medium John Held Jr. print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Held Jr. print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,000, 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 small John Held Jr. work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Held Jr. work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $892, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Held Jr.'s auction record?
John Held Jr.'s auction record is $21,250, set in 2020.
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