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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Held Jr auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-held-jr (updated 2026-11-01).

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.